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    This document is an affidavit in support of a criminal complaint against Christopher White. It summarizes that White, a citizen of Jamaica, illegally entered the United States on January 23, 2021. He was apprehended as a passenger in a vehicle that fled from border patrol agents at a high speed before eventually being stopped. A search of the vehicle found 21.8 grams of marijuana on White. Records checks revealed White had been previously removed from the US and had numerous prior criminal convictions in New York, including for forgery, possession of stolen property, resisting arrest, and possession of marijuana.

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    This document is an affidavit in support of a criminal complaint against Christopher White. It summarizes that White, a citizen of Jamaica, illegally entered the United States on January 23, 2021. He was apprehended as a passenger in a vehicle that fled from border patrol agents at a high speed before eventually being stopped. A search of the vehicle found 21.8 grams of marijuana on White. Records checks revealed White had been previously removed from the US and had numerous prior criminal convictions in New York, including for forgery, possession of stolen property, resisting arrest, and possession of marijuana.

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    This document is an affidavit in support of a criminal complaint against Christopher White. It summarizes that White, a citizen of Jamaica, illegally entered the United States on January 23, 2021. He was apprehended as a passenger in a vehicle that fled from border patrol agents at a high speed before eventually being stopped. A search of the vehicle found 21.8 grams of marijuana on White. Records checks revealed White had been previously removed from the US and had numerous prior criminal convictions in New York, including for forgery, possession of stolen property, resisting arrest, and possession of marijuana.

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    This document is an affidavit in support of a criminal complaint against Christopher White. It summarizes that White, a citizen of Jamaica, illegally entered the United States on January 23, 2021. He was apprehended as a passenger in a vehicle that fled from border patrol agents at a high speed before eventually being stopped. A search of the vehicle found 21.8 grams of marijuana on White. Records checks revealed White had been previously removed from the US and had numerous prior criminal convictions in New York, including for forgery, possession of stolen property, resisting arrest, and possession of marijuana.

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    Christopher White, a 41-year-old Jamaican citizen, illegally entered the United States and was apprehended by border patrol agents. He has a lengthy criminal history in New York including felony convictions.

    Trail camera footage showed 3 people illegally crossing the border into the US. Border patrol agents located a vehicle leaving the area and attempted a stop, but the vehicle fled leading to a pursuit.

    Christopher White has over 20 convictions in New York dating back to 1998 including felony convictions for weapons possession, assault, and grand larceny.

    Case 9:21-mj-00015-JTJ Document 1-1 Filed 01/27/21 Page 1 of 6

    UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT


    FOR THE DISTRICT OF MONTANA
    MISSOULA DIVISION

    UNITED STATES OF AMERICA -


    Case No. MJ-21-15-M-JTJ

    V.

    CHRISTOPHER WHITE

    AFFIDAVIT OF SETH JUSTESEN


    IN SUPPORT OF A CRIMINAL COMPLAINT

    I, Seth Justesen, being duly sworn, upon depose and states:

    1. Your affiant is a Border Patrol Agent-Programs (BPA-P) with the


    United States Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of
    Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and as such, is designated
    by the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to
    investigate violations of the Immigration and Nationality Act under
    Title 8 United States Code.

    2. Your affiant has been employed as a federal law enforcement


    officer since 2014. This office has jurisdiction over the state of
    Montana.

    3. In my capacity as a Border Patrol Agent-Programs, I have


    reviewed the official DHS records as well as all law enforcement
    databases and CBP automated biometric data related to
    Christopher White which attest to the following:

    a. White is a forty-one (41) year-old male, citizen of Jamaica who


    crossed illegally into the United States on January 23, 2021, in
    violation of 8 U.S.C.§ 1325 and 8 U.S.C.§ 1326.

    4. On January 23, 2021, at approximately 8:55 a.m., Spokane Sector


    Border Patrol Dispatch, received trail camera activations
    I
    Case 9:21-mj-00015-JTJ Document 1-1 Filed 01/27/21 Page 2 of 6

    notification indicating three subjects dressed in camouflage and


    dark clothing carrying black backpacks crossing the border from
    Canada into the United States in the area of West Kootenai,
    Montana.

    5. At approximately 9:35 a.m.(MST), Border Patrol Agent(BPA)


    Joshua Long and BPA Warren Barker located a dark in color
    Nissan Sentra with temporary tags on West Kootenai road leaving
    the area where the three subjects had crossed illegally over the
    international boundary fence into the United States. West
    Kootenai road is the only road leading in and out of that area. BPA
    Long and BPA Barker noted that the vehicle’s windows were
    fogged up but they were able to see multiple occupants in the
    Nissan Sentra as they passed by on the road.

    6. BPA’s Long and Barker along with K9 Border Patrol Agent Kase
    Kossman immediately turned around in order to get a better look at
    the vehicle. Agents activated their emergency lights and sirens in
    an attempt to conduct a vehicle stop. The Nissan Sentra eventually
    pulled to the side of the road after continuing to drive for
    approximately another quarter mile. As BPA Long and Barker
    approached the Nissan Sentra on foot the driver of the Nissan
    Sentra accelerated away at a high rate of speed.

    7. BPA Kossman, knowing that the Nissan Sentra would have to


    cross the Koocanusa bridge, radioed the description of the vehicle
    to BPA Tyrell Eslick who was waiting near the bridge. BPA
    Kossman also contacted the local dispatch in Eureka and asked for
    assistance from state, county or local police departments. BPA’s
    Eong, Barker and Kossman attempted to pursue the Nissan Sentra,
    but due to the excessive speed and poor road conditions, they could
    not keep up.

    8. BPA Tyrell Eslick was positioned in his assigned government


    vehicle on the south side of West Kootenai(Koocanusa) bridge on
    the side of the road so that he could see which direction the Nissan
    Sentra intended to travel, North or South on Highway 37. Once the
    Nissan Sentra crossed the Koocanusa Bridge the driver appeared to
    alter his direction of travel upon seeing BPA Eslick’s assigned
    government vehicle and turned northbound on Highway 37 toward
    2
    Case 9:21-mj-00015-JTJ Document 1-1 Filed 01/27/21 Page 3 of 6

    Eureka, Montana.

    9. BPA Eslick began following the vehicle from a safe distance while
    providing updates to other responding agents. Lincoln County
    Sheriffs Office(LSCO)was contacted and requested to take over
    the pursuit. Due to the high rate of speed, BPA Eslick was only
    able to follow the Nissan Sentra to the approximate location of the
    Eureka cemetery. At that point, LSCO Deputy Slayer picked up
    pursuit of the Nissan Sentra as it entered the city limits of Eureka.

    10.The Nissan Sentra continued at high rates of speed heading


    southeast on Highway 93 toward Whitefish, Montana. Flathead
    County Sheriffs Office(FCSO)and Montana Highway Patrol
    (MHP)were notified of the incoming pursuit. MHP and FCSO
    deployed a Vehicle Immobilization Device on the Nissan Sentra on
    Highway 93 outside of and the Nissan Sentra ultimately came to a
    stop down a small embankment off the highway, approximately
    four miles from Whitefish, Montana. FCSO and MHP made
    contact with the four occupants and placed them under arrest.

    1 l.At approximately 10:25 hours, BPA-K9 Handler Adam Peacock


    was the first agent on scene after the vehicle came to a stop. After
    all subjects were under arrest and the scene was secured, BPA-K9
    Handler Peacock deployed service canine Havoc in order to
    conduct a search of the Nissan Sentra for illegal drugs or concealed
    persons. BPA-K9 Handler Peacock and canine Havoc performed a
    search of the vehicle and canine Havoc alerted to the presence of a
    trained odor. In the rear floorboards of the Nissan Sentra in plain
    view were what appeared to be pills and what appeared to be
    marijuana. There were also in plain view several electronic
    devices. During the search of the vehicle occupants, 21.8 grams of
    marijuana was located on subject Christopher White.

    12. All subjects were transported to the Whitefish Border Patrol


    station for processing and fingerprints. A search of law
    enforcement databases revealed the driver of the Nissan Sentra to
    be that of Rastesfaye Alpha Neil (United States Citizen) and the
    passengers as Christopher White (Jamaica Citizen), naseem ali
    mohammed aka Bati Ahmed (Somalia National, Canadian Legal
    Permanent Resident) and Afrah Ahmed Abdi (United States Legal
    3
    Case 9:21-mj-00015-JTJ Document 1-1 Filed 01/27/21 Page 4 of 6

    Permanent Resident, Somalia National).

    13.On January 23, 2021, Border Patrol Agent-Intelligence Dylan


    MacGregor received Christopher White’s fingerprints from BPA
    Jeff Peterman. White’s fingerprints were submitted in IDENT,
    ABIS and NGI. Fingerprint queries revealed White’s name is
    Christopher White, DOB 1980(A074 732 223). IDENT confinned
    one prior order of removal.

    14.A review of White’s immigration history showed the following;

    a. On July 14, 2010 Homeland Security Investigation (HSI)


    agents arrested Christopher White and he was given a Final
    Order of Removal by an Immigration Judge on August 23,
    2010. White appealed the decision and on July 4, 2016,
    White was listed as an absconder. White was taken back into
    custody on December 18, 2019 and deported on March 13,
    2020 through Buffalo, New York to Canada via Peace
    Bridge, Buffalo, New York.

    15.A review of White’s criminal history showed the following


    convictions in the state of New York:

    a. On April 27, 1998, Conviction for Criminal Possession of


    Marijuana -4''^: Aggregate Weight more than 2 ounces.
    Sentence: Conditional discharge; Fine: $250
    b. On April 27, 1998, Conviction for Endangerment -2nd
    degree. Sentence; Conditional Discharge, Community
    Service 10 day(s); Fine: $250
    c. On August 20, 1998, Conviction for Endangerment -2"^
    Degree. Sentence: 15 day(s) concurrent.
    d. On June 14, 2000, Conviction for Criminal Sale of
    Marijuana - 4* degree. Sentence: Conditional discharge,
    community service 10 days. License suspended six (6)
    months.
    e. On August 23, 2000, Conviction for Criminal Sale
    Marijuana - 4* degree. Sentence: Conditional discharge.
    License suspended 6 months.
    f On February 7, 2001, Conviction for Forgery - 3'’^ degree.
    Sentence: 90 days concurrent
    4
    Case 9:21-mj-00015-JTJ Document 1-1 Filed 01/27/21 Page 5 of 6

    g. On November 19, 2002, Conviction for Forgery - 3''‘^ degree.


    Sentence; 90 days concurrent,
    h. On March 8, 2001, Conviction for Criminal Possession of
    Marijuana - 3’'^: Aggregate Weight More Than 8 Ounces.
    Severity: Felony Sentence: 1 Year concurrent. License
    suspended 6 months,
    i. On May 23, 2002, Conviction for Resisting Arrest. Severity:
    Misdemeanor. Sentence: Time Served Concurrent,
    j. On March 31,2004, Conviction for Possession Forged
    Instrument - 3’'^ degree. Severity: Misdemeanor. Sentence:
    Conditional discharge community service 6 days,
    k. On October 24, 2005, Conviction for Criminal Possession of
    Stolen Property - 5* degree. Severity: Misdemeanor.
    Sentence: 30 Days Concurrent
    1. On May 3, 2006, Conviction for Criminal Possession Stolen
    Property - 5^*^ degree. Severity: Misdemeanor. Sentence:
    Conditional discharge
    m. On October 11, 2006, Conviction for Resisting Arrest.
    Severity; Misdemeanor. Sentence: 25 days Concurrent,
    n. On April 3, 2008, Conviction for Petit Larceny. Severity:
    Misdemeanor. Sentence: Conditional discharge community
    service 10 days,
    o. On October 3, 2007, Conviction for Obstructing
    Governmental Administration - 2"^ degree. Severity:
    Misdemeanor. Sentence: Time served concurrent,
    p. On January 16, 2008, Conviction for Criminal Sale of
    Marijuana - 4* degree. Severity: Misdemeanor. Sentence:
    15 days concurrent. License suspended 6 months,
    q. On January 12, 2009, Conviction for Menacing - 2"^;
    Weapon. Severity: Misdemeanor. Sentence: Time Served
    Concurrent,
    r. On July 10, 2013, Conviction for Criminal Possession of a
    Weapon - 2; Loaded Firearm-other than person’s
    home/business. Severity: Felony. Sentence: 3 Years
    Confinement; 5 years’ probation,
    s. On July 10, 2013, Conviction for Assault 2"^* degree: Intent
    to cause physical Injury with Weapon/Instrument. Severity:
    Felony. Sentence: 3 Years Confinement; 5 years’ probation,
    t. On July 10, 2013, Conviction for Criminal Contempt-2"'^:
    Disobey Court. Severity; Misdemeanor. Sentence: 1 Year.
    5
    Case 9:21-mj-00015-JTJ Document 1-1 Filed 01/27/21 Page 6 of 6

    rd
    u. On March 21,2017, Conviction for Grand Larceny 3
    degree: Property Value Exceeds $3000. Severity: Felony.
    Sentence: 3 Years to 6 Years.

    16.On the basis of the facts above, your affiant believes that there is
    probable cause to believe that Christopher White, has violated 8
    U.S.C.§ 1325 - Improper Entry by Alien and 8 U.S.C.§ 1326 -
    Illegal Re-Entry by Alien.

    ///

    ///

    ///

    J1
    Seth Justese
    Border Patrol Agent-Programs
    Bureau of Customs and Border
    Protection
    United States Border Patrol
    Spokane, Washington

    Subscribed and sworn to before me this JLU day of January, 2021 at


    Great Falls, Montana.

    Honorable John T. Johnston


    United States Magistrate Judge
    District of Montana
    Great Falls, Montana

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