USA v. Steelman

PROB 12CReport Date: February 2, 2026
(6/16)
United States District Court
for the
Eastern District of Washington
Petition for Warrant or Summons for Offender Under Supervision
Name of Offender: Clifton Zachary SteelmanCase Number: 0980 4:23CR06007-SAB-1
Address of Offender: Richland, Washington
Name of Sentencing Judicial Officer: The Honorable Stanley A. Bastian, Chief U.S. District Judge
Date of Original Sentence: December 19, 2023
Original Offense: Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1),
(b)(1)(C)
Original Sentence:Prison - 27 months;
TSR - 36 months
Type of Supervision: Supervised Release
Revocation Sentence:
(September 22, 2025)
Prison - 28 days;
TSR - 33 months
Asst. U.S. Attorney:Brandon Lloyd PangDate Supervision Commenced: September 24, 2025
Defense Attorney:Ben HernandezDate Supervision Expires: June 23, 2028
PETITIONING THE COURT
To issue a warrant and to incorporate the alleged violations enumerated herein with all previous allegations reported
on January 16, 2026, and now pending before the Court.
On January 15, 2026, following his release from long-term inpatient substance abuse treatment, the probation officer
reviewed with Mr. Steelman all the conditions to which he is subject while on supervised release. Mr. Steelman
verbalized an understanding of those conditions and signed a copy of his judgement and conditions memorializing
that statement. He was provided a copy for his records and reference.
The probation officer believes that Mr. Steelman has violated the following conditions of supervision:
Violation Number
4
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: Mr. Steelman is considered to be in violation of his supervised
release conditions by having consumed methamphetamine on or about January 18, 2026.
ECF No 85
FILED IN THE
U.S. DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
SEAN F. MCAVOY, CLERK
2/3/26
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On January 22, 2026, Mr. Steelman reported to the probation office as instructed. He
submitted a urine sample for testing that was suspected to be dilute, as it was extremely
clear, and came back negative even for his prescribed medications. He was asked to remain
in the lobby until he could provide a second sample for testing. A short while later, Mr.
Steelman submitted a second urine sample that was presumptive positive for his prescribed
medications as well as methamphetamine and amphetamine. Initially, Mr. Steelman
adamantly denied any use of illicit substances, but eventually admitted he relapsed earlier
in the week. He subsequently signed an admission indicating he used methamphetamine on
or about January 18, 2026.
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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: Mr. Steelman is considered to be in violation of his supervised
release conditions by having consumed methamphetamine on or about January 23, 2026.
On January 26, 2026, Mr. Steelman reported to the probation office as instructed. He
submitted a urine sample for testing that was presumptive positive for methamphetamine.
He subsequently signed an admission indicating he used methamphetamine on or about
January 23, 2026.
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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: Mr. Steelman is considered to be in violation of his supervised
release conditions by having consumed methamphetamine on or about January 27, 2026.
On January 29, 2026, Mr. Steelman reported to the probation office as instructed. He
submitted a urine sample for testing that was presumptive positive for methamphetamine and
fentanyl. He adamantly denied any intentional use of fentanyl, but he admitted to ingesting
methamphetamine and signed an admission indicating he used the substance on or about
January 27, 2026. The sample was sent to the laboratory for analysis to determine the
presence of fentanyl, but a response has yet to be received as of this writing.
The U.S. Probation Office respectfully recommends the Court issue a warrant and incorporate the violations
contained in this petition in future proceedings with the violations previously reported to the Court.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on:February 2, 2026
s/Ashleigh Miller
Ashleigh Miller
U.S. Probation Officer
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Re: Steelman, Clifton Zachary
February 2, 2026
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THE COURT ORDERS
[ ]No Action
[ ]The Issuance of a Warrant
[ ]The Issuance of a Summons
[ ]The incorporation of the violation(s) 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
2/3/2026
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