Felony arrests - Friday, Aug. 29, 2025

Common nuisance

Two Portland residents were arrested Tuesday for maintaining a common nuisance.

Donald E. Stipp, 54, and Billie J. Steed, 58, both of 914 W. Water St., were each preliminarily charged with a Level 6 felony for the alleged crime, along with a Level 6 felony for possession of methamphetamine, a Class B misdemeanor for possession of marijuana and a Class A misdemeanor for possession of paraphernalia. They were both being held on $4,500 bonds in Jay County Jail.

Methamphetamine

A Portland man was arrested Tuesday for possession of methamphetamine.

Shawn R. Nally, 54, 616 E. High St., was preliminarily charged with a Level 6 felony, as well as a Class A misdemeanor for visiting a common nuisance and a Class B misdemeanor for possession of paraphernalia.

He was being held in Jay County Jail on a $4,500 bond.