Felony court news - Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023

Dismissed

Indiana v. Cassandra N. Richman, Level 6 felony

Indiana v. Marquis Fitzpatrick, Level 4 felony

Criminal mischief

A Portland man pleaded guilty in Jay Superior Court to criminal mischief, a Class A misdemeanor and a lesser charge than filed in court.

Jake Boolman, 23, 1610 E. Division Road, had a Level 6 felony for residential entry dismissed as part of his plea agreement. He was sentenced to one year in Jay County Jail and given two days credit for time served.

Boolman was assessed $185 in court costs and ordered to pay $1,350 in restitution.

Pointing firearm

A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to prison for pointing a firearm at another person.

Vernon R. Shirk, 24, 263 Chestnut St., Mifflinburg, pleaded guilty to the Level 6 felony in Jay Circuit Court. He was sentenced to 18 months in Indiana Department of Correction with all but 32 days suspended and given 32 days credit for time served. Shirk was placed on probation, fined $25 and assessed $185 in court costs.