USA v. Edward et al

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE
AT CHATTANOOGA
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
v.
JARROD PHILLIP STEVENS
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Case No. 1:24-cr-00085
District Judge Charles E. Atchley, Jr.
Magistrate Judge Christopher H. Steger
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b), the undersigned United States Magistrate Judge conducted
a plea hearing in this case on January 8, 2026. At the hearing, Defendant entered a plea of guilty
to Count Nine of the nine count Indictment. On the basis of the record made at the hearing, the
Court finds that Defendant is fully competent and capable of entering an informed plea; the plea
is made knowingly and with full understanding of each of the rights waived by Defendant; it is
made voluntarily and free from any force, threats, or promises; Defendant understands the nature
of the charges and penalties provided by law; and the plea has a sufficient basis in fact. Acceptance
of the plea, adjudication of guilt, acceptance of the Plea Agreement, and imposition of sentence
are specifically reserved for the District Judge.
I therefore recommend that the Court: (1) grant Defendant’s motion to withdraw his not
guilty plea to Count Nine of the nine count Indictment; (2) accept Defendant’s guilty plea to Count
Nine of the nine count Indictment; (3) adjudicate Defendant guilty of possession with intent to
distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine (actual) in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1)
and 841(b)(1)(A); and (4) order that Defendant remain in custody pending sentencing or further
order of the Court.
Defendant’s sentencing hearing is scheduled before the Honorable United States District
Judge Charles E. Atchley, Jr., on May 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
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ENTER.
/s/ Christopher H. Steger
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
NOTICE TO PARTIES
You have the right to de novo review by the district judge of the foregoing findings. Any
application for review must be in writing; must specify the portions of the findings or
proceedings objected to; and must be filed and served no later than fourteen (14) days after the
plea hearing. Failure to file objections within fourteen days constitutes a waiver of any further
right to challenge the plea of guilty in this matter. See 28 U.S.C. § 636(b).
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