MEEKER I Neil James Joy pleaded guilty to reckless manslaughter, a class IV felony in the shooting death of James “Jeb” Berthelson on or about Aug. 5, 2011. Joy also pleaded guilty to the unlawful possession of firearm while he was under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, which is a misdemeanor. Joy will be sentenced March 23.
Judge Denise Lynch accepted Joy’s pleas and questioned if he understood he was…