Parole granted conditionally for John Shee pending long-term substance-abuse program

The Committee on Parole granted conditional parole to John Shee on July 16, 2025, contingent upon his successful completion of a long-term Department of Corrections substance-abuse program. Panel members emphasized substance-treatment completion, a 9 p.m.–6 a.m. curfew, and random drug screening as necessary conditions for release.
Shee is a fifth-felony offender with multiple drug-related convictions and a long custody history. During the hearing he said he had completed a GED and participated in programs while incarcerated and described personal losses, including the death of a son. Facility staff confirmed program participation and described Shee as having served time with conduct improvements.
Board members expressed concern about the defendant’s prior criminal history and drug-related charges but said completion of a verified long-term substance program and adherence to supervision conditions would form the basis for conditional release. The panel warned that any violation of those conditions would lead to revocation.