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Committee revokes parole of George Preston after panel finds multiple violations
Summary
The Committee on Parole revoked George Preston's parole following a hearing in which the panel found he violated rules on reporting, providing an address and fee payments; the panel cited ongoing absconding and unsuccessful contact attempts.
The Committee on Parole revoked the parole of George Preston, DOC 543096, following a hearing at Department of Corrections headquarters in Baton Rouge in March. The panel found Preston guilty of violating rules 2 (monthly reporting), 3 (living at certified address) and 10 (failure to pay supervision fees) and voted to revoke his parole.
Iberia Parish staff introduced the case; Sgt. Laura Tarver hosted Preston at the parish facility. Committee members read alleged violations and allowed Preston to explain his circumstances. Preston told the panel he had been released after a long incarceration and had difficulty securing work, housing and a functioning phone. He said he feared for his safety at one address after receiving threatening messages, filed a police report, and later went to Texas for shelter. He said he attempted to contact his parole officer after regaining phone access.
Preston acknowledged he had not paid supervision fees and said he had tried to find work and requested help reentry programs; he asked the panel for assistance. The chair noted Preston had been in custody about 11 months awaiting resolution of related charges and asked whether Preston had made plans if released. Preston replied he wanted employment and to care for family members.
Committee members considered Preston’s statements but concluded the parole violations and loss of regular contact with his parole officer justified revocation. The chair and two other panel members voted to revoke Preston’s parole; the panel recorded the revocation and ended the hearing.
Votes at a glance: revoked (3 yes, 0 no).
