Woman pleads not guilty in threats case
Jamisha Rae Nevarez, known locally as Misha Naumann-Davis.
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BONNERS FERRY — Local woman pleads not guilty to alleged threats against Bonners Ferry prosecutor, release denied twice.
JaMisha Nevarez, 47, locally known as Misha Nuamann-Davis, formerly the CEO at the Senior Hospital Center, is facing a felony charge for alleged threats against the city prosecutor, Andrakay Pluid.
On August 1, Nevarez entered a not-guilty plea and sought to be released on her own recognizance. The motion was denied by District Judge Susie Jensen.
On August 30, the motion was made again to release Nevarez by her public defender Donald Terry, saying she had served 63 days and had been a “model prisoner.”
Sarah Hyde, Bonner County deputy prosecutor, argued that nothing has changed in the case since the Aug. 1 refusal. She claimed there is still a risk to the community and that Nevarez has a “history of being erratic.”
She said Nevarez is doing better because she is in custody and safer behind bars. Hyde spoke on her concern for Pluid and her family, based on alleged statements made.
Nevarez said she has no prior criminal history and alleged that abusers are stalking and harassing her. She claimed that Pluid misinterpreted her words when she said, “our sins fall on our children.”
Jensen agreed that Nevarez has no prior criminal history, however, noted that she had two other pending misdemeanor cases.
She agreed that being released would make it easier for Nevarez to contact her attorney, however, the motion presented has not addressed any way to alleviate the court’s concerns.
Statements made caused Pluid concern and the matter is set for trial, when it will be determined what the statements meant, Jensen said.
Jensen did not find a release warranted, saying she was obligated to protect the alleged victim, the community, or have safety measures in place. She added that bond reduction doesn't matter but would reconsider if there was a proposed release plan that addressed safety concern of the alleged victim.
A pretrial conference is scheduled for November 26 with a trial set for December.
In another case, Nevarez has undergone psychological testing and has been found competent and able to understand proceeding and assist in her defense.