Not guilty plea to drug charge

In 20th District Judicial Court on Tuesday, Diamond Goforth pleaded not guilty to charges of criminal possession of dangerous drugs and attempted escape. According to the charging documents, Goforth, who was taken into custody on October 7 for another drug related charge, had a small amount of methamphetamine found on her during the beginning of her incarceration into the Sanders County Jail. Goforth is accused of assaulting a detention officer and then trying to exit the building. Judge Deborah “Kim” Christopher set at July 6 trial date for Goforth.

Kathy Miller, who was arrested on December 25 for driving under the influence, also pleaded not guilty on Tuesday. According to charging documents, Miller was pulled over after several complaints came in about a vehicle swerving aggressively and flashing its bright lights at other drivers. Judge Christopher reduced Miller’s bail to $10,000 and set a trial date for July 6.

James Hernvall appeared next in court for an adjudicatory hearing, during which his probation officer testified that Hernvall did not appear for probation meetings, nor did he stay in contact with his probation officer. Hernvall himself testified, saying that he had moved and did not notify probation. Judge Christopher revoked Hernvall’s suspended sentence set a new sentencing date for February 2.

Meloney Dollar appeared before the court to change her plea, as per a plea agreement. She has been charged with felony theft and criminal mischief after being arrested on May 8, 2018. Dollar pleaded guilty to a felony theft charge. Sentencing is set for February 2.

Andre Levert also changed his plea to guilty on Tuesday to an amended charge of obstructing a peace officer. He was sentenced to six months in detention, with all suspended, and to pay fines of more than $550.

Another plea change was entered by Gilbert Lozoya, who is facing charges of criminal endangerment. According to the charging documents, on August 8, 2020, Lozoya was arrested after a pursuit through the residential part of Thompson Falls. He reportedly exceeded 60 miles per hour in a zone with a speed limit of 25. Lozoya pleaded guilty to an amended charge of negligent endangerment and was sentenced to six months suspended, and to pay court fines of $685.