A sentence was handed down to a former Sweet Home city councilman after he pleaded no contest to two of the original charges.
James Joseph Goble, 50, was charged in April 2024 with first degree rape, first degree sexual abuse, domestic violence strangulation, domestic violence fourth degree assault and interference with making a report, and indicted in August with two of the original charges: domestic violence strangulation and domestic violence fourth degree assault.
He pleaded no contest to the indicted charges, receiving 240 hours jail, 10 days compensatory service in lieu of more jail time, 24 months supervised probation, and $200 in fines. Additionally, Goble is subject to a lifetime prohibition for possession of firearms or ammunition, must refrain from having contact or knowingly associating with the victim, and must complete a Batterers Intervention Domestic Violence Program.
Goble secured a position on city council in 2016 and completed his term at the end of 2020 when voters did not reelect him.