Judge Brian Gwinn, left, and Lt. Derek Jay, center, watch as Eddie Navarro shreds a copy of the paperwork that documented crimes Navarro had been charged with. After completing the Community Court program which involved getting clean, working toward life goals, learning to make solid decisions and growing as an individual, Gwinn said Navarro has turned into a leader and an example of the good Community Court can accomplish.
April 27, 2024
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Grant Co. Community Court celebrates first graduate
EPHRATA – Grant County’s Community Court celebrated its first graduate after a year of serving the county with a program designed to divert defendants away from a cycle of jail time, substance use, arrests and more jail time Wednesday afternoon. State Rep. Alex Ybarra, R–Quincy, attended the event and said it was an emotional experience and equated changing the court environment to choosing a school that works for a student. While a criminal court may help some, Community Court might be a better fit for others.