Aldan’s accomplice, Tinian Patrol Officer Gilbert Macaranas, earlier changed his plea and admitted the offense.
Visiting Senior Judge Robert J. Bryan scheduled Aldan’s sentencing for Nov. 9, 2010, while the presentence investigation report will be submitted on Oct. 5.
On July 22, 2009, Aldan “knowingly and intentionally” distributed “ice,” according to the plea agreement.
Aldan was represented by court-appointed attorney Bruce Berline while Assistant U.S. Attorney James J. Benedetto prosecuted the case.
Macaranas, in his plea agreement stated that he “knowingly aided and abetted” Aldan in distributing “ice” using a Tinian patrol car. Aldan and Macaranas will remain out on bail until their sentencing.
Aldan, Macaranas, and Tinian municipal employee Henry San Nicolas were separately arrested last May on “ice” charges. The jury trial for San Nicolas, also out on bail, will start on Sept. 27, 2010.
