Thursday, April 15, 2025 - Felony Court News

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.