Felony arrests - Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026

Drug possession

Two Indiana women were arrested Monday for drug possession.

Briana F. Joseph, 21, Portland, was preliminarily charged with two Level 6 felonies for possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug and possession of methamphetamine, as well as a Class B misdemeanor for dealing marijuana. She was being held on a $4,500 bond in Jay County Jail.

Leah J. Jackson, 36, 305 W. Horton St., Portland, was preliminarily charged with two Level 6 felonies for possession of methamphetamine and possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug, as well as a Class B misdemeanor for possession of marijuana and a Class C misdemeanor for possession of paraphernalia. She was released from Jay County Jail on a $4,500 bond.