Felony court news - Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025

Unlawful possession

Three Indiana residents were sentenced to jail for unlawful possession of a syringe.

William J. Gallo Jr., 35, 305 W. Race St., Portland, pleaded guilty in Jay Circuit Court to the Level 6 felony. He was sentenced to 1.5 years in Jay County Jail and given credit for time served. 

Gallo was assessed $189 in court costs. As part of his plea agreement, the following charges were dismissed: two Level 5 felonies for possession of a narcotic drug and possession of methamphetamine, a Level 6 felony for obstruction of justice and a Class B misdemeanor for possession of marijuana.

Jacki N. Reed, 522 Madison St., Decatur, pleaded guilty in Jay Circuit Court to the Level 6 felony. She was sentenced to one year in Jay County Jail with at least nine months suspended and given credit for time served. 

She was placed on probation, assessed $189 in court costs. As part of her plea agreement, a Level 6 felony for possession of methamphetamine and a Class C misdemeanor for possession of paraphernalia were dismissed.

Anthony D. Kelsey, 36, 3405 S. Grant St., Muncie, pleaded guilty in Jay Superior Court to the Level 6 felony. He was sentenced to one year in Jay County Jail and given 260 days credit for time served.  Kelsey was assessed $189 in court costs.