Trout Creek woman changes plea

Diamond Goforth changed her plea to guilty for charges of attempted escape and criminal possession of dangerous drugs. Goforth is facing several other charges in other cases within the 20th District Judicial Court. Judge Deborah "Kim" Christopher expressed concerns about allowing Goforth’s sentences for both these charges to run concurrently, as per the plea agreement. Goforth’s sentencing has been set for April 6.

Brandon Hernandez also changed his plea to guilty. He is facing charges of two counts of PFMA (partner or family member assault) with one involving strangulation. As per his plea agreement, the first charge involving strangulation has been dropped. He, on his own initiative, has been seeking counseling and has completed 20 of 40 required hours, his attorney reported Tuesday in court. He has been given six months to complete the treatment and estimated that he can do so in a maximum of two months. He was sentenced to six months in jail, all suspended, with time of 35 days served.