Thursday, September 18, 2025 - Felony arrests

Drug possession

A Portland man was arrested Monday for drug possession.

David L. Jacks, 46, was preliminarily charged with a Level 6 felony for possession of methamphetamine and a Class A misdemeanor for driving with a suspended license.

He was released on a $4,000 bond from Jay County Jail.

Drunk driving

A Ridgeville man was arrested Monday for drunk driving.

Douglas J. Penticuff, 48, 2901 W. 800 North, is charged in Jay Superior Court with three Level 6 felonies for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol level of 0.15% or more and being a habitual traffic violator.

He was being held in Jay County Jail on a $30,000 bond.

Methamphetamine

A Portland woman was arrested Tuesday for possession of methamphetamine.

Kristin E. Derringer, 44, 940 W. Main St., was preliminarily charged with a Level 5 felony for the alleged crime, a Level 6 felony for maintaining a common nuisance and two Class B misdemeanors for possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

She was released from Jay County Jail on a $14,500 bond.

Visiting nuisance

A Montpelier man was arrested Tuesday for visiting a common nuisance.

Kurt E. Banter, 43, 11261 W. 900 North, was preliminarily charged with a Level 6 felony.

He was released on a $3,000 bond from Jay County Jail.