A Gary man faces six years after a plea deal Friday for dealing drugs in a Hammond councilman’s son’s death.

Anthony Polk, 33, admitted to reckless homicide and dealing in cocaine.

Deputy Prosecutors Lindsey Latham and Jacob Brandewie are expected to argue for prison, while defense lawyer Kerry Connor will ask for Lake County Community Corrections or probation.

Judge Natalie Bokota would have to review and accept the agreement. Polk will be evaluated for the Lake County Community Corrections program to see if he would be accepted.

His sentencing is Sept. 26.

In exchange, prosecutors have agreed to drop dealing in a controlled substance resulting in death, a Level 1 felony, and a habitual offender enhancement, which carried a combined total up to 60 years.

The victim, James “Jimmy” Wo

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