United States v. Fiandor

K. MICHAEL MOORE, District Judge:

A previously convicted narcotics defendant was arrested on narcotics charges after agreeing with an undercover officer to carry out a drug ripoff while utilizing law enforcement equipment. A magistrate judge released the defendant on bond because he had voluntarily surrendered himself to federal authorities. The Government appeals this decision, seeking pretrial detention because the defendant poses a danger to the community.

I. Factual background

Defendant Adalberto Fiandor is under indictment for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 40 kilograms of…