During the hearing, visiting Chief Judge William H. Alsup of the Northern District of California ordered the defendant to travel to Guam at his own expense within one month of release from jail.
Quitugua will report to the Salvation Army Lighthouse Recovery Center for participation in a residential drug treatment program, and must comply with all drug treatment, according to the judge.
Quitugua was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal Service after the hearing.
Quitugua asked for the court’s help with his drug addiction after admitting the violations reported by the U.S. Probation Office.
Alsup directed Quitugua not to commit another federal, state, or CNMI offense.
Quitugua will not unlawfully possess a controlled substance and will refrain from any unlawful use of controlled substance, and to refrain from consuming alcohol.
He will submit to one urinalysis within 15 days after release from jail, and at least two periodic drug tests, not to exceed eight tests per month.
Quitugua will not possess a firearm, dangerous weapon, or destructive device, or have such weapon at his place of his residence.
In her report, Federal Probation Officer Melinda N. Brunson said Quitugua admitted his relapse and asked for help to deal with his drug addiction.
“He stated that he understands he cannot control his behavior any longer and needs a structured program to straighten out his life,” Brunson reported.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Kirk Schuler represented the government while Quitugua was represented by attorney F. Matthew Smith.
Quitugua was sentenced to 70 months imprisonment in Oct. 2004, and three years of supervised release for two counts of distribution and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.
Last month, Quituga reported for urinalysis and tested presumptive positive for methamphetamine
