Superior Criminal Court, March 27, 2026: State Approved Resolutions and Positive Review Hearing

JEFFERSON COUNTY, WA — Criminal court had a typical series of dates set out for further discussions. The state was agreeable to several resolutions, no warrants were issued, and the process of recovery is underway for several people.

Kristen Petrie was charged with assault in the third degree and criminal trespass in the first degree on December 12, 2024. At her status conference, her attorney Scott Charlton was still out due to health concerns, and Richard Davies was standing in. She is waiting for her April 1 bed date at Discover Behavioral Health, and the court agreed to authorize a furlough until she completes her treatment. 

Pretrial for Christopher Pifer resulted in waiving his right to a speedy trial so his council could have two more weeks to discuss the two options for entry of resolution: amend the plea or petition to enter drug court. He was charged with malicious mischief in the first degree on April 22, 2025, for causing physical damage in excess of $5,000 to Century Link metal cables.

Natrone Bostricks was charged on September 5, 2024 with violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, intent to manufacture or deliver Buprenorphine, a controlled substance and narcotic drug, and possession of controlled substance while in a correctional facility. During his omnibus hearing, a pre-trial proceeding in criminal cases for discussion to resolve evidentiary issues, plea bargains, and exchange discovery, the state made an offer to resolve the case. The court agreed to reschedule the omnibus hearing and set a pretrial date of April 17, with a new trial date of April 27. The state assured the court that the Department of Corrections has agreed to comply with any needs to transfer paperwork.

Shahidah Byrd was charged in April 2024 with six counts of forging prescriptions, six counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud, forged or altered prescriptions, and/or use of a false name or address, and identity theft in the second degree. At first she did not appear for her status conference. With absences on both February 20 and January 23, the court was going to order a warrant. However, she appeared on zoom and the warrant was not issued. Judge Brandon Mack made sure she had her attorney's phone number and set out her pretrial for May 29 and trial for June 8.  

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James Stanhope had a review hearing where an agreed resolution to reduce the charges from harassment to disorderly conduct was approved with credit for time served. Stanhope pleaded guilty to the charges of disorderly conduct. He said, “I understand that something has happened and there is a need for accountability, even with my memory loss.” There is a no contact order for two years in place. He will be permanently living in Port Angeles and said, “I am a part of the local symphony now. I do vocals and play the resonator guitar.”