Felony arrests - Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Without license

A Portland man was arrested Saturday for driving with a suspended license.

Elvis E. Franks, 50, was preliminarily charged with a Level 6 felony for the alleged crime, along with a Class A misdemeanor for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

He was released on a $4,500 bond from Jay County Jail.

Drug possession

Several people were arrested Monday on drug charges.

William A. Ogan, 59, 6931 N. 750 West, Bryant, was preliminarily charged with a Level 6 felony for possession of methamphetamine. He was being held on a $4,000 bond in Jay County Jail. 

Michael R. Paxson, 44, 6870 N. 750 West, Bryant, was preliminarily charged with two Level 6 felonies for possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of a syringe, as well as a Class A misdemeanor for possession of paraphernalia. He was being held in Jay County Jail on a $4,500 bond.

Jacki N. Reed, 38, 6870 N. 750 West, Bryant, was preliminarily charged with a Level 6 felony for possession of methamphetamine, a Level 6 felony for unlawful possession of a syringe and a Class A misdemeanor for possession of paraphernalia. She was being held on a $4,500 bond in Jay County Jail.