Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - Felony court news

Auto theft

A Portland woman was sentenced to jail for auto theft.

Desiree N. Walker, 31, 1237 N. U.S. 27, Portland, pleaded guilty in Jay Superior Court to auto theft, a Level 6 felony.

She was sentenced to one year in Jay County Jail with all but 180 days suspended and given 166 days credit for time served. 

Walker was fined $1, assessed $189 in court costs and placed on probation for 185 days.

Unlawful possession

A Ridgeville woman was sentenced to time in jail for possessing a syringe.

Emili A. Smith, 25, 112 W. Third St., Ridgeville, pleaded guilty in Jay Superior Court to unlawful possession of a syringe, a Level 6 felony. 

Smith was sentenced to 180 days in Jay County Jail and given 180 days credit for time served. 

She was assessed $189 in court costs.