Lake County District Court news for Feb. 19, 2014
Hey savvy news reader! Thanks for choosing local.
You are now reading
1 of 3 free articles.
Judge James A. Manley dealt with the following cases Wednesday, Feb. 12:
Philip Friscia, 27, Polson, was sentenced to the Department of Corrections for three years with all suspended except 68 days already served, for illegal possession of dangerous drugs, a felony.
Per the plea agreement, the suspension also has a condition that Friscia serve 30 days in Lake County Jail within 120 days of sentencing; however, that jail time can be credited with a successful completion of time in an inpatient treatment facility.
According to court documents, charges stem from an October 2012 incident where Friscia was arrested on an outstanding warrant. While in jail, an officer discovered methamphetamine in Friscia’s property.
Robert Wyman, 65, Ferndale, per a plea agreement, was sentenced to Lake County Jail for one year, all suspended, for partner or family member assault, a misdemeanor; and deferred sentencing for two years for an amended charge of solicitation (criminal distribution of dangerous drugs.) Three other counts were dismissed.
Christopher Ochs, 18, St. Ignatius, pleaded not guilty to aggravated assault, a felony; partner family member assault, a misdemeanor, possession of dangerous drugs, a misdemeanor; and possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor; and possession of alcohol or intoxicant while under the age of 21, a misdemeanor. An omnibus hearing was set for Wednesday, March 19 with a jury trial set for Monday, May 19. Ochs was released with the condition that he contacts Youth Court and submits to random drug testing.
According to court documents, charges stem from a December 2013 incident where Och’s mother called to report that her son was angry and had hit her in the face with an object. He also used a box cutter and a knife to slash items in the kitchen. Officers went to Ochs’ room where he was sleeping and found marijuana, drug paraphernalia, a marijuana growing operation in his closet and bottles of alcoholic beverages.
In a later interview with a Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy, Ochs admitted growing and smoking marijuana and admitted arguing with is mother and swinging a knife around. He said he used the knife to make cuts on his arms, but it was not to kill himself, only to show his mother that he was “serious” about the situation.
Judge Deborah Kim Christopher dealt with the following cases Thursday, Feb. 13:
Carla Goodwin, 31, Corvallis, in a change of plea admitted committing offenses of criminal possession of dangerous drugs, a felony; driving under the influence of drugs, a misdemeanor; and habitual traffic offender operating a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor.
The court found Goodwin guilty. Sentencing is set for Thursday, March 20. Goodwin was released until her sentencing date.
According to court documents, charges stem from a December 2012 incident where Goodwin was pulled over on Highway 93 in the Ninepipes area after two people reported her poor driving; one caller reported that she nearly caused a head-on collision.
The Lake County Sheriff’s deputy noticed that Goodwin changed seats with her passenger when the stop was initiated. Officers also saw a snow ski randomly lodged beneath the vehicle. Goodwin was given field sobriety tests, which indicated she was impaired. After given permission to search the vehicle, drug paraphernalia with a white residue was found along with marijuana and a pipe and a variety of pills.
Goodwin passed out during the search. Drug testing revealed methamphetamine and tetrahydracannabinol (the drug found in marijuana) in Goodwin’s blood. A search of her driving record showed her license had been revoked and she had a previous conviction of driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 percent or greater.
