Felony court news - Friday, Sept. 20, 2024

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Indiana v. Kimberly S. Hurst, Level 6 felony

Methamphetamine

Several people were sentenced to serve time after pleading guilty in Jay courts to possession of methamphetamine.

Michael A. Lemaster, 42, 235 East Rogers St., Portland, pleaded guilty in Jay Circuit Court to possession of methamphetamine, a Level 5 felony. He was sentenced to three years in Indiana Department of Correction. Lemaster was assessed $189 in court costs and ordered to pay a $200 drug abuse, prosecution, interdiction and correction fee. As part of his plea agreement, a Level 6 felony for unlawful possession of a syringe was dismissed.

Nickolas P. Layton, 35, 23 Oakmont Place, Batesville, pleaded guilty in Jay Superior Court to possession of methamphetamine, a Level 6 felony. He was sentenced to 450 days in Jay County Jail and given 128 days credit for time served. Layton was fined $1, assessed $189 in court costs and ordered to pay a $200 drug abuse, prosecution, interdiction and correction fee. As part of his plea agreement, a Class C misdemeanor for possession of paraphernalia was dismissed.

Cassie C. Miller, 25, 1205 W. Kickapoo St., Hartford City, pleaded guilty in Jay Superior Court to possession of methamphetamine, a Level 6 felony. She was sentenced to one year in Jay County Jail and given 50 days credit for time served. Miller was fined $25, assessed $189 in court costs and ordered to pay a $200 drug abuse, prosecution, interdiction and correction fee. As part of her plea agreement, a Class C misdemeanor for possession of paraphernalia was dismissed.

Katelyn J. Bradburn, 30, pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine, a Level 5 felony. She was sentenced to three years in Indiana Department of Correction and given credit for time served. Bradburn was assessed $189 in court costs and ordered to pay a $200 drug abuse, prosecution, interdiction and correction fee. She was recommended for purposeful incarceration, meaning upon completing a substance abuse treatment program, the court would consider modifying her sentence. As part of her plea agreement, a Level 6 felony for unlawful possession of a syringe and a Class A misdemeanor for possession of marijuana were dismissed.

Caytlyn M. Ingram, 24, 432 N Main St., Winchester, pleaded guilty in Jay Superior Court to possession of methamphetamine, a Level 6 felony. She was sentenced to one year in Indiana Department of Correction and given 294 days credit for time served. Ingram was fined $25, assessed $189 in court costs and ordered to pay a $200 drug abuse, prosecution, interdiction and correction fee. As part of her plea agreement, a Class C misdemeanor for possession of paraphernalia was dismissed.

Zachary B. Combs, 34, 101 Moody Ave., Portland, pleaded guilty in Jay Superior Court to possession of methamphetamine, a Level 6 felony. He was sentenced to 270 days in Jay County Jail and given 204 days credit for time served. Combs was fined $25, assessed $189 in court costs and ordered to pay a $200 drug abuse, prosecution, interdiction and correction fee. As part of his plea agreement, a Class A misdemeanor for possession of a controlled substance and a Class B misdemeanor for public intoxication were dismissed.

Kimberly S. Hurst, 58, 118 East Main St., Bryant, pleaded guilty in Jay Superior Court to possession of methamphetamine, a Level 6 felony. She was sentenced to one year in Indiana Department of Correction and given 172 days credit for time served. Hurst was fined $1, assessed $189 in court costs and ordered to pay a $200 drug abuse, prosecution, interdiction and correction fee. As part of her plea agreement, a Class A misdemeanor for resisting law enforcement and a Class C misdemeanor for possession of paraphernalia were dismissed.

Cody M. Cramer, 27, 3832 Aurora St., Indianapolis, pleaded guilty in Jay Superior Court to possession of methamphetamine, a Level 6 felony. He was sentenced to one year in Jay County Jail and given 128 days credit for time served. Cramer was fined $25, assessed $189 in court costs and ordered to pay a $200 drug abuse, prosecution, interdiction and correction fee. As part of his plea agreement, two Class A misdemeanors for two counts of possession of a controlled substance and a Class A misdemeanor for possession of marijuana were dismissed. 

Alyssia N. Large, 35, 1007 W. Indiana 18, Pennville, pleaded guilty in Jay Circuit Court to possession of methamphetamine, a Level 5 felony. She was sentenced to three years in Indiana Department of Correction and given credit for time served. Large was assessed $189 in court costs. She was also recommended for purposeful incarceration, meaning upon completing a substance abuse treatment program, the court would consider modifying her sentence. As part of her plea agreement, a Level 6 felony for maintaining a common nuisance was dismissed.

Tracy L. Arnold, 55, 910 South Bridge St., Portland, pleaded guilty in Jay Circuit Court to possession of methamphetamine, a Level 3 felony. She was sentenced to nine years in Indiana Department of Correction with five years suspended and given credit for time served. Arnold was fined $1, assessed $189 in court costs and ordered to pay a $200 drug abuse, prosecution, interdiction and correction fee. She was also recommended for purposeful incarceration, meaning upon completing a substance abuse treatment program, the court would consider modifying her sentence. As part of her plea agreement, a Level 2 felony for dealing methamphetamine and a Level 6 felony for maintaining a common nuisance were dismissed.

Brendan D. Reed, 31, 3551 East Indiana 26, Portland, pleaded guilty in Jay Circuit Court to possession of methamphetamine, a Level 6 felony, and possession of marijuana, a Class A misdemeanor. He was sentenced to 18 months in Indiana Department of Corrections and given credit for time served. Reed was fined $25, assessed $189 in court costs and ordered to pay a $200 drug abuse, prosecution, interdiction and correction fee.

Joshua L. Harter, 29, pleaded guilty in Jay Circuit Court to possession of methamphetamine, a Level 6 felony. He was sentenced to 18 months in Indiana Department of Correction and given credit for time served. Harter was assessed $189 in court costs and ordered to pay a $200 drug abuse, prosecution, interdiction and correction fee. As part of his plea agreement, a Level 6 felony for maintaining a common nuisance and a Level 6 felony for unlawful possession of a syringe were dismissed.