USA v. Little Eagle, et al

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTH DAKOTA
United States of America, 	)
)
Plaintiff, 	)
)
vs. 	)
)
Sidney John Little Eagle, 	)
AMENDED ORDER GRANTING
MOTION FOR RELEASE
Case No. 1:21-cr-168
)
Defendant. 	)
On January 27, 2023, Defendant entered guilty pleas to the following offenses: conspiracy
to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances (Count 1); and maintaining
drug-involved premises (Count 6). (Doc. No. 116). He next appeared before the court on April 24,
2023, for sentencing. (Doc. No. 141). After some discussion, the court continued his sentencing
to allow him to explore his treatment options. (Id.).
On April 28, 2023, Defendant filed a motion requesting to be released from custody and
allowed to reside at North Dakota Adult and Teen Challenge’s (“Teen Challenge”) inpatient
treatment facility in Mandan, North Dakota. (Doc. No. 142).
There being no objection from the United States, the court GRANTS Defendant’s motion
(Doc. No. 142). Defendant shall be released no earlier than 11:00 AM on May 3, 2023, to his aunt
or sister for immediate transport to Teen Challenge. Defendant’s release shall be subject to the
following conditions:
(1) 	Defendant must not violate federal, state, tribal, or local law while on release.
(2) 	Defendant must appear in court as required and must surrender to serve any sentence
imposed.
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(3) 	Except upon prior approval from the Pretrial Services Officer, Defendant's travel is
restricted to the Bismarck/Mandan metropolitan area.
(4) 	Upon his arrival at Teen Challenge, Defendant shall immediately contact the Pretrial
Services Officer Skyler Soupir at (701) 530-2416. He shall thereafter report to the
Pretrial Services Officer at such times and in such manner as designated by the
Officer.
(5) 	Defendant shall refrain from: any use of alcohol; any use or possession of a
narcotic drug and other controlled substances defined in 21 U.S.C. § 802 or state
statute, unless prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner; and any use of
inhalants. Defendant shall submit to drug/alcohol screening at the direction of the
Pretrial Services Officer to verify compliance. Failure or refusal to submit to
testing or tampering with the collection process or specimen may be considered
the same as a positive test result.
(6) 	Defendant shall not possess a firearm, destructive device, or other dangerous
weapon.
(7) 	Defendant shall reside at Teen Challenge’s facility in Mandan, North Dakota. He
shall participate in Teen Challenges programming and abide by its rules and
regulations.
(8) 	Defendant must sign all release forms to allow the Pretrial Services Officer to
obtain information from Teen Challenge OR to communicate with facility staff
about his progress in its programming.
If for any reason Defendant is terminated from Teen Challenge, he must
immediately report to the United States Marshal.
At least 96 hours prior to anticipated completion of the treatment program,
Defendant must advise the Pretrial Services Officer of his anticipated completion
date so the Court may schedule a hearing to review his release status.
(9) 	Defendant must participate in the following location restriction program and
comply with its requirements as directed by the Pretrial Services Officer.
Home Detention: Defendant is restricted to his residence at all times except for
employment; education; religious services; medical, substance abuse, or mental
health treatment; attorney visits; court appearances; court-ordered obligations; or
other activities approved in advance by the Pretrial Services Officer.
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Defendant must submit to the following location monitoring technology and
comply with its requirements as directed: Location monitoring technology as
directed by and at the discretion of the Pretrial Services Officer.
(10) 	Defendant shall submit his person, residence, vehicle, and/or possessions to a
search conducted by a Pretrial Services Officer at the request of the Pretrial
Services Officer. Failure to submit to a search may be grounds for revocation of
pretrial release. Defendant shall notify any other residents that the premises may
be subject to searches pursuant to this condition. The Pretrial Services Officer
may conduct a search under this condition only when reasonable suspicion exists
that the defendant has violated a condition of release and that the areas to be
searched contain evidence of this violation. Any search must be conducted at a
reasonable time and in a reasonable manner.
(11) 	Defendant must report as soon as possible, to the pretrial services or supervising
officer, every contact with law enforcement personnel, including arrests,
questioning, or traffic stops.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated this 3rd day of May, 2023.
/s/ Clare R. Hochhalter
Clare R. Hochhalter, Magistrate Judge
United States District Court
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