My Letter To my Probation Officer

Some people know I am on probation. And a few know I am currently working to transfer my probation to Los Angeles. As part of sharing the new blog, I am sharing all the important stuff. I recently emailed this letter to my probation officer.

Attn: Israel Fowler, Lawrenceville Probation, Supervisor

My name is Jason Sloan.

I heard your message today when my stepmom came home and checked the messages.

I am writing you as a prelude to calling in. I would like you to have some information. My phone number is 323-293-7555 I live at 4150 w60th street, Los Angeles CA 90043. That is the house phone with no voice mail. I have a Boost mobile phone 323-710-7428.

I have been at this address since December 9th. My house in Stone Mountain is destroyed and uninhabitable. That is easily verifiable through just the most superficial of inspections. There is no electricity since a tree fell on the power lines. There are no water pipes since they were stolen. Neither I nor my family have the means to repair that at the moment.

I am still looking for employment. My carpentry has been going VERY slow. I haven't even been able to give away free work. I am certain that I will be emplyed and able to catch up my payments soon (the next six months). I do expect to be able to do more inn the next two weeks but I can't promise anything since my situation is not stable.

I would very much like a transfer to California probation. I did not plan to do things this way at all. My plans included returning to Stone Mountain and waiting until my transfer went through to return to Los Angeles.

My brother's house is full with 9 adults in a three bedroom house.

I know this is not an ordinary situation. I am not your ordinary probationer. I refuse to resort to associating with any of the people I used to associate with, even the ones who weren't criminals. Not because I was in the habit of committing crimes but because I refuse to be connected in any way with people who are not fully within the law. I can and will succeed on this probation. Your support is greatly appreciated. I know you have done a lot already. Just a little more please?

Sincerely

Jason Sloan