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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
LAREDO DIVISION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
V.
FERRELL DAMON SCOTT

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L-08-347

GOVERNMENT’S FIRST NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER EVIDENCE PURSUANT TO
RULES 404(b) AND 807 OF THE FEDERAL RULES OF CRIMINAL EVIDENCE, AND
RULE 16 OF THE FEDERAL RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
TO THE ATTORNEY FOR THE CRIMINAL DEFENDANT:
The United States hereby gives notice in advance of trial of its intent to introduce the following
evidence in its case-in chief and/or as impeachment evidence during presentation of the defendant’s
case:
On or about September 5, 2007, Defendant, Ferrell Damon Scott (“Defendant”) was pulled
over in Georgetown, TX. Defendant was subsequently arrested. Inside his vehicle, the
following among other items were found: a small amount of marijuana (.02 ounces) on the
front passenger seat; two loaded firearms in the trunk (Defendant is a convicted felon); three
cell phones; a piece of paper with Artis Miller’s cell phone number; a print-out of a news
story from August 10, 2007 regarding drug seizures in Laredo, TX; and, a hotel receipt in the
name of Artis Miller.
While in jail, Defendant made a recorded call to another person in which he essentially told
the person that he needed to go back “doing what I do to make money.”
On or about February 2, 1988, Defendant was pulled over in Dallas, TX. Defendant was
subsequently arrested. The officer found cocaine in Defendant’s pocket. On March 21,
1988, in the 194th Judicial District Court, Dallas County, Texas, Defendant was convicted
of felony unlawful possession of a controlled substance (less than 28 grams), and was
sentenced to 10-years probation (Case No. F88-79353-M). The judgment was entered on or
about March 21, 1988. On October 13, 1989, Defendant was sentenced to 15-years of
confinement after violating his probation.
On or about August 30, 1987, a Dallas Police Officer attempted to stop Defendant, but
Defendant evaded arrest. Defendant was subsequently apprehended and arrested. The police
officer found the following items: 1.6 grams of marijuana in Defendant’s pocket; 4 small
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capsules and 1 rock of cocaine; 63 capsules of cocaine; and a loaded firearm.
On March 21, 1988, in the 194th Judicial District Court, Dallas County, Texas, Defendant
was convicted of felony unlawful possession of a controlled substance (less than 28 grams),
and was sentenced to 10-years probation (Case No. F87-85750-RM). The judgment was
entered on or about March 21, 1988. On October 13, 1989, Defendant was sentenced to 15years of confinement after violating his probation.
On or about July 29, 1987, Dallas Police Department obtained a search warrant to search a
house where it was suspected that cocaine was being sold. The police officers found the
following inside the house: 8 small zip lock bags containing crack cocaine; 10 zip lock bags
containing cocaine; 58 capsules of heroin; 80 capsules of cocaine; a small piece of tar heroin;
10 grams of marijuana; and two firearms. Defendant was arrested inside the house.
On March 21, 1988, in the 194th Judicial District Court, Dallas County, Texas, Defendant
was convicted of felony unlawful possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance,
and was sentenced to 10-years probation (Case No. F87-84373-M). The judgment was
entered on or about March 21, 1988. On October 13, 1989, Defendant was sentenced to 15years confinement after violating his probation.
Respectfully Submitted,
DONALD J. DeGABRIELLE, JR.
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
By:
/s/ Sam S. Sheldon
Sam S. Sheldon
Assistant United States Attorney

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Notice of Intent to Offer Evidence has been
delivered via ECF to Defendant’s attorney on this the 12th day of July 2008.
/s/ Sam S. Sheldon
Sam S. Sheldon
Assistant United States Attorney

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