USA v. Gorst

PROB 12CReport Date: August 22, 2025
(6/16)
United States District Court
for the
Eastern District of Washington
Petition for Incorporation for Offender Under Supervision
Name of Offender: Susen Ann GorstCase Number: 0980 1:22CR02084-SAB-1
Address of Offender: Homeless
Name of Sentencing Judicial Officer: The Honorable Stanley A. Bastian, Chief U.S. District Judge
Date of Original Sentence: April 30, 2024
Original Offense: Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(c)
Original Sentence:Probation - 36 monthsType of Supervision: Probation
Asst. U.S. Attorney:Michael MurphyDate Supervision Commenced: April 30, 2024
Defense Attorney:Juliana Van WingerdenDate Supervision Expires: April 29, 2027
PETITIONING THE COURT
To incorporate the below allegation with the four pending petitions before the Court, dated August 19, and August
23, 2024, (ECF No. 67 and 69), July 9, 2025 (ECF No. 82) and July 22, 2025 (ECF No. 89). Ms. Gorst is currently
in the Yakima County Jail pending a revocation hearing before Your Honor set for September 24, 2025.
On May 9, 2024, conditions of probation were reviewed and signed by Ms. Gorst acknowledging an understanding
of her requirements and conditions.
The probation officer believes that the offender has violated the following condition of supervision:
Violation Number
10
Nature of Noncompliance
Special Condition #4: You must abstain from the use of illegal controlled substances, and
must submit to urinalysis and sweat patch testing, as directed by the supervising officer, but
no more than 6 tests per month, in order to confirm continued abstinence from these
substances.
Supporting Evidence: Ms. Gorst is alleged to be in violation of her conditions of probation
by consuming fentanyl while in the Yakima County Jail on August 21, 2025.
On August 21, 2025, this officer received an email with an attached report from Yakima
County Jail Corrections Officer D. Arnold. Per Officer Arnold, Ms. Gorst was found to be
consuming fentanyl brought in by another inmate on August 21, 2025.
According to the report written by Officer Arnold, on August 21, 2025, she received a call
from a second floor officer who stated a female located in A-tank wanted to be removed
from the tank due to drug use. The inmate stated she did not want to be around the drug use.
FILED IN THE
U.S. DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
Aug 25, 2025
SEAN F. MCAVOY, CLERK
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Per the report, at that time Officer Arnold began to watch video surveillance in A-tank.
According to the extensive content provided, this officer has quoted the events as noted in
the report for review. The report time frames are in military time:
“1757 hours Gorst takes in a shampoo bottle then comes back out a few seconds later with
what looked to be something white in her right hand and as she walks out of the bathroom
puts it inside her blanket as she wrapping it around her waist walking back to her bed.
1801 hours inmate # 421833 goes to Gorst's bed, then at 1803 hours inmate #421833 gives
Gorst a soap dish that she takes back into the bathroom then comes back out a few seconds
later.
1819 hours Gorst goes to inmate #421833 bed (starting to fade out). #421833 gives Gorst
a spoonful of coffee and then makes her drink coffee. Another inmate is standing against the
wall laughing.
1820 hours inmate #421833 starts slapping Gorst on the face and then grabs her and they
start walking the day room back and forth.
1821 hours inmate #421833 takes Gorst to outside shower, puts water on her face and back
of neck and then they continue walking.
Between 1827 and1850, several inmates go back and forth into the restroom to check on
Gorst.
1851 hours a male corrections officer comes in to do wristband checks, Gorst makes it out
of the bathroom on her own and back into her bed before he gets to her bed to check
wristbands.
1855-1947 hours Gorst is sitting in bed fanning self with paper, others come over and help
fan her too.”
Around 1000 hours, officer Arnold was detailed to the second floor. Several officers,
including Officer Arnold, walked into A-tank. Two inmates were handcuffed and others,
including Ms. Gorst, were placed into the contact room until they could be searched. Officer
Arnold then took Ms. Gorst down to the first floor booking area to strip search and question
her.
Per Officer Arnold’s report, “I spoke to Gorst while I was dressing her out, I asked her why
and told her I was disappointed in her. She at first denied knowing anything I was talking
about, but then she tried to tell me in a roundabout way without being a snitch that fentanyl
was brought in, but she doesn't have it. I told her I already knew she used some of it I could
see it in the cameras, she said that I could give her a urine sample test and that she would
pass it. I told her I'm glad you didn't die, and the girls looked out for you.”
According to the report, after speaking to the inmate who admitted to bringing drugs into the
facility, Officer Arnold returned to where Ms. Gorst was being held. Per Officer Arnold, “I
asked her if she was ready to tell me the truth yet. She started tearing up and said she was
sorry, and she was worried about getting others in trouble. I told her that ship has already
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sailed, and right now she should be more worried about herself. She was very sad but polite
and said that she had already messed up so badly and was already going back to prison. I
asked her to just be honest with me, and I am not here to get you guys in more trouble but
when you lie, bring in and use drugs that makes it really hard on my part to not. I then told
her that I already knew she used because I can see the girls taking care or her and trying to
keep her awake when she was crashing. She then admitted she used some of the fentanyl that
[the other inmate] brought in. I asked her how much [the inmate] brought in and Gorst said
it wasn't very much, about a dime size amount. I asked her if anyone else used it and she
shook her head no. She then said she got scared last night and it wasn't a good feeling. I told
her thanks for not dying and she's lucky that [inmate #421833] took such good care of her.
I also told her that [inmate] admitted to bringing the drugs in already, so she doesn't have to
worry about feeling like she is ratting her out. Gorst said she only used a little bit of the
drugs and snorted them up her nose.”
The U.S. Probation Office respectfully recommends the Court incorporate the above-noted allegation with the
petitions pending before the Court (ECF No. 67, 69, 82 and 89).
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on:08/22/2025
s/Linda J. Leavitt
Linda J. Leavitt
U.S. Probation Officer
THE COURT ORDERS
[ ] No Action
[ ] The Issuance of a Warrant
[ ] The Issuance of a Summons
[ ] The incorporation of the violations contained in this petition
with the other violations pending before the Court.
[ ] Defendant to appear before the Judge assigned to the case.
[ ] Defendant to appear before the Magistrate Judge.
[ ] Other
Signature of Judicial Officer
Date
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Signature of Judicial Officer
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