Panasuk Facing New Violation Charges
In February, John David Panasuk was ordered to complete an in-patient treatment program and District Judge Benjamin Fosland decided to re-impose a sentence of 20 years with 15 years suspended after Panasuk admitted to violating conditions of his suspended sentence.
The sentence delivered in February noted that there could be a harsher punishment if Panasuk doesn’t complete the treatment program in six months. “This is the last go around we will do here,” Judge Fosland said at the time of sentencing.
On Wednesday, March 12, Panasuk was back in front on Fosland. Panasuk, appearing through video conferencing from the Williams County jail in Williston, N.D., is facing five new alleged violations of violating the terms of his sentence.
The alleged violations include not being employed or being enrolled in a treatment program, traveling to Williston without permission, lying to his probation officer, a Facebook video showing him attempting to exchange drugs for sex with a minor and living in Williston with family members without permission.
Panasuk didn’t admit or deny the charges during the hearing because he still hasn’t been appointed an attorney. A hearing was scheduled for March 25.
Also in district court on Wednesday, Whitley Raquel Arredondo Adams received a three-year deferred imposition of sentence for illegal possession of dangerous drugs. A $500 fine was suspended.
Maria Del Socorro Hernandez- Archdale received a fouryear deferred imposition of sentence for criminal possession of dangerous drugs.
As part of the joint plea agreement, she was fined $1,000 with $500 suspended. The count of possession of drug paraphernalia was dismissed.
Patrick Leroy Gustafson made not guilty pleas to the felony charge of criminal child endangerment and three misdemeanor charges. A change of plea hearing was scheduled for March 25.
A final pre-trial conference was held in the case of Tyler Shane Gransley. He is facing the charges of assault of a peace officer, resisting arrest and obstructing a peace officer. A two-day jury trial is scheduled to start on April 17.
