USA v. Kangas

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO
WESTERN DIVISION AT DAYTON
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff, 	Case No. 3:25-cr-42
vs.
CARTER KANGAS, 	District Judge Michael J. Newman
Defendant.
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ORDER: (1) GRANTING DEFENDANT’S UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR REVIEW OF
THE DETENTION ORDER (Doc. No. 27); (2) LIFTING THE FEDERAL COURT
DETAINER NOW IN EFFECT TO ALLOW DEFENDANT TO BE TRANSPORTED
FROM THE MONDAY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION TO GOOD
SAMARITAN HOUSING WITH FOLLOW-UP MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT AND
VOCATIONAL SUPPORT AT GOODWILL EASTER SEALS; (3) REQUIRING
DEFENDANT TO COMPLY WITH THE CONDITIONS OF HIS SUPERVISION BY
THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY PROBATION OFFICE IN ADDITION TO ALL
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN HOUSING AND
GOODWILL EASTER SEALS PROGRAM; AND (4) SETTING A TELEPHONE
STATUS CONFERENCE ON APRIL 2, 2026 AT
3:30 P.M.
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This criminal case is before the Court upon Defendant’s unopposed motion for review of
the detention Order. 	Doc. No. 27. 	On January 5, 2026, the Court held a telephone status
conference with the parties for the purpose of discussing the joint motion. AUSA Brent Tabacchi
appeared on behalf of the Government and AFPD F. Arthur Mullins appeared on behalf of
Defendant. Pursuant to the record of the January 5 th status conference and for good cause shown,
along with agreement of counsel, the Court GRANTS Defendant’s unopposed motion for review
of the detention Order. Doc. No. 27.
Given the Court’s current understanding of Defendant’s current and ongoing supervision
in the Montgomery County, Ohio Probation Office, the Court believes a federal detainer at this
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time is not necessary. Accordingly, the Court LIFTS the federal court detainer now in effect to
allow Defendant to be transported from the MonDay Community Correctional Institution to Good
Samaritan Housing with follow-up mental health treatment and vocational support at Goodwill
Easter Seals. The Court is advised that he will be transported on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 in the
afternoon.
To ensure Defendant’s full compliance and participation in the program, the Court
REQUIRES Defendant to comply with the conditions of his supervision by the Montgomery
County Probation Office in addition to all terms and conditions of the Good Samaritan Housing
and Goodwill Easter Seals program. It is the Court’s understanding that the U.S. Pretrial Services
will meet with Defendant at Good Samaritan Housing for the purpose of signing the bond
paperwork.
Finally, The Court also SETS a telephone conference on April 2, 2026 at 3:30 P.M. before
Judge Newman. To join the Zoom Teleconference, counsel and participants shall call 1-646-828-
7666. Three steps are then needed to log into the Zoom Teleconference: 1) enter the Meeting ID:
160 363 3497 and #; 2) Press # (again) to join as a participant; and 3) enter the Passcode: 098 663
and #. If you have any difficulties joining the teleconference, please call Chambers at 937-512-
1640. Additionally, the Court remails available to reconvene with counsel at any time by phone.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
January 6, 2026 	s/Michael J. Newman
Hon. Michael J. Newman
United States District Judge
cc: United States Marshals Service
United States Pretrial Services
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