Charges could be dropped against man who tried to run over ex-girlfriend

Former IU student Connor Bird pled guilty last week to criminal recklessness for an incident in February 2013 when Bird attempted to hit his ex-girlfriend with a car.

Bird is the son of Larry Bird, Pacers president and former NBA player.

Preliminary charges include criminal recklessness, a class A misdemeanor; possession of marijuana, a class A misdemeanor; and battery, a class B misdemeanor. But through a plea agreement with the Monroe County Circuit Court, Bird could have his charges dropped.

The court may suspend any part of a sentence for misdemeanors, according to Indiana law, as well as sentence a defendant up to one year in prison and fine up to $5,000 for a class A misdemeanor.

Bird’s sentencing has been deferred for 12 months in order for him to participate in Transcend Mentoring, a program for clients to transition into a sober living environment, according to its website.

Charges against Bird will be dropped if he commits no more criminal offenses, participates in the mentoring program and provides regular updates to the court.

Dennis Barbosa