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On 11/22/16, Ms. Bassett submitted to a random drug screen with Tasc. On 11/26/16, the test returned positive for Methadone. On 11/30/16, Ms. Bassett admitted to using cocaine on 11/28/16. Please note, the test with Tasc was positive for Methadone. However, Ms. Bassett stated that methadone was placed in the cocaine and she was not aware of it.

Please note, Ms. Bassett is Zero Tolerance for Drugs and Alcohol.

It is respectfully requested that Ms. Bassett's bail be set at $5,000

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