Two plea and sentencing hearings were held yesterday in the courtroom of Starke County Magistrate Jeanene Calibrese, each resulting in a sentence to be served on home detention followed by probation.
Frank Horky pleaded guilty to a charge of Neglect of a Dependent as a Class D felony with other charges dropped including Criminal Recklessness, Intimidation, and Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. He was sentenced to 18 months in the Department of Corrections with 12 months suspended, and the executed six-month sentence will be served on home detention. He will also serve 12 months on probation.