USA v. Walden

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
VICTORIA DIVISION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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CRIMINAL ACTION NO. 6:25-CR-00038
DARRELL GENE WALDEN
Defendant.
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING TRIAL
A show cause hearing was held today in accordance with the Bail Reform Act, 18
U.S.C. § 3142(f) and 18 U.S.C. § 3148. Defendant was previously granted a bond after a
detention hearing was held on July 21, 2025. A petition for action on pretrial release was
filed on September 19, 2025 with the Court alleging that Defendant violated condition 7(m)
of his bond conditions ordering that defendant must not use or unlawfully possess a
narcotic drug or other controlled substances defined in 21 U.S.C. § 802, unless prescribed
by a licensed medical practitioner. Defendant stood silent to the allegation at the hearing
and the government presented four exhibits and proffered the testimony of U.S. Probation
Officer Capatillo. Based on the evidence presented, the Court FINDS the allegation to be
true.
The following requires detention of the defendant pending trial in this case:
(1) There is clear and convincing evidence that the Defendant has violated the
condition of release; and
United States District Court
Southern District of Texas
ENTERED
November 20, 2025
Nathan Ochsner, Clerk
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(2) Defendant is unlikely to abide by any condition or combination of conditions
of release.
The defendant is committed to the custody of the United States Marshal or his
designated representative for confinement in a corrections facility separate, to the extent
practicable, from persons awaiting or serving sentences or being held in custody pending
appeal. The defendant shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity for private consultation
with defense counsel. On order of a court of the United States or on request of an attorney
for the Government, the person in charge of the corrections facility shall deliver the
defendant to the United States Marshal for the purpose of an appearance in connection with
a court proceeding.
ORDERED on November 20, 2025.
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Julie K. Hampton
United States Magistrate Judge
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