Pullman woman pleads guilty to armed robbery and car theft

COLFAX — Friday, Feb. 3, Gabriel Hernandez, 35, of Pullman pleaded guilty to an armed robbery and car theft that happened in Garfield in September, 2022.

Hernandez pleaded guilty to felony residential burglary, car theft, and possession of stolen property.

Hernandez took part in robbing a Garfield man at gunpoint on the evening of Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022.

Roy Valdez, 37, also of Pullman, allegedly took part in the robbery. Hernandez is cooperating in the case against Valdez.

Whitman County Prosecutor Denis Tracy told the court that the robbery had to do with a drug deal gone bad.

Hernandez also...