Thursday, April 10, 2025 - Felony court news

Domestic battery

Two people were sentenced to jail for domestic battery charges.

Gregory A. Cash, 59, 903 E. Walnut St., Portland, pleaded guilty in Jay Circuit Court to  domestic battery, a Level 6 felony. He was sentenced to 180 days in Jay County Jail with all but eight days suspended and given credit for time served. Cash was assessed $189 in court costs and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence prevention fee. As part of his plea agreement, Cash’s charge was lessened from a Level 5 felony.

Jennifer J. Morgan, 35, pleaded guilty in Jay Superior Court to domestic battery on a person younger than 14 years old, a Level 6 felony. Morgan was sentenced to one year in Jay County Jail with all but four days suspended and given four days credit for time served. Morgan was fined $25, assessed $189 in court costs and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence prevention and treatment fee. She was placed on probation for 361 days.

Unlawful handgun

A man was sentenced to four years in prison for unlawful carrying of a handgun.

Chad M. Sluder, 28, pleaded guilty in Jay Circuit Court to the Level 5 felony. He was sentenced to four years in Indiana Department of Correction and given credit for time served. Sluder was fined $1 and assessed $189 in court costs. 

As part of his plea agreement, a Class A misdemeanor for possession of marijuana and a Class A misdemeanor for operating a vehicle with a suspended license were dismissed.

Intimidation

A Portland man was sentenced to jail for intimidation and other charges.

Derek A. Reynolds, 46, 512 North Commerce St., Portland, pleaded guilty in Jay Superior Court to intimidation, a Level 6 felony, and operating a vehicle while intoxicated, a Class C misdemeanor.

Reynolds was sentenced to 425 days in Jay County Jail with all but 60 days suspended and given 20 days credit for time served. He was assessed $189.50 in court costs, fined $1 and ordered to pay a $200 alcohol and drug countermeasures fee. Reynolds was  placed on probation for one year. 

As part of his plea agreement, a Class A misdemeanor for operating a vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.15% or more was dismissed.