Case Details

General Information

Case Number
17TRD11677
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
11/3/2017
Date Filed
11/20/2017
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
TPR. L STCLAIR
Affiant Type
State Patrol
Proof of Insurance
No
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
JOHN H CONTRERAS
Address Line 1
4321 ST RT 412
Address Line 2
City
VICKERY
State
OH
ZIP Code
43464
DLN
RM426943
DOB
6/29/1963

Financial Information

Please contact the court for information.

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
HCX4673
Vehicle Year
Vehicle Make
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
No

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 OHP321030111720171052 4510.16 DUS UO NOT GUILTY
2 OHP321030111720171052 4549.02 LEAVING SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT M1 NOT GUILTY
3 OHP321030111720171052 4511.202 FAIL TO MAINTAIN CONTROL MM NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
OHP321030111720171052
Statute Code
4510.16
Statute Description
DUS
Degree
UO
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By
Count Number
2
Citation Number
OHP321030111720171052
Statute Code
4549.02
Statute Description
LEAVING SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By
Count Number
3
Citation Number
OHP321030111720171052
Statute Code
4511.202
Statute Description
FAIL TO MAINTAIN CONTROL
Degree
MM
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Plea 9/23/2026 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Continued 7/22/2026 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
SECOND PRETRIAL 6/30/2026 10:00:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 6/24/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 6/2/2026 10:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 4/25/2018 8:30:00 AM 203 MARK C MILLER
Arraignment 3/21/2018 2:30:00 PM
Arraignment 12/19/2017 8:30:00 AM
Continued 12/5/2017 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
7/15/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/15/2026 Plea continued to 09/23/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
7/15/2026 Written JE - APPOINTMENT OF ASSIGNED JUDGE REGINALD ROUTSON filed by Judge on 07/15/2026
7/15/2026 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PLEA GRANTED by REGINALD J ROUTSON ASSIGNED JUDGE on 07/15/2026 (THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON JULY 14, 2026, ON THE MOTION TO CONTINUE. UPON REVIEW OF SAID MOTION AND FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THIS MOTION BE GRANTED. BE IT SO ORDERED.)
7/14/2026 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PLEA filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/14/2026
7/1/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/1/2026 Plea set for 07/22/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
6/30/2026 PT Report Issued
6/30/2026 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR PLEA. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
6/24/2026 PT Report Issued
6/24/2026 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 07/15/2026 to advise what type of hearing to schedule in his/her case. If Judicial Assistant is not contacted by above date the case will be set for a Court Trial or Jury Trial (if requested) and notice will be sent to Defendant or Defendant's Attorney. If the Defendant's continuance is for time to consult with his/her Attorney he must notify the Judicial Assistant, as indicated above. Otherwise, time will be charged against the defendant. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
6/4/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
6/4/2026 Pre-Trial set for 06/24/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
6/4/2026 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 06/04/2026 UPON MOTION OF THE DEFENDANT, IT SHALL BE THE ORDER OF THIS COURT THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY PRESERVE THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE PERTAINING TO THIS MATTER: 1. ALL VIDEO TAPE RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST; 2. ALL AUDIO TAPE RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST; 3. ALL TAPE RECORDINGS OF RADIO TRANSMISSIONS MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MOBILE AND HAND-HELD RADIO TRANSMISSIONS. 4. ALL TAPE RECORDINGS OF TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS MADE BY THE DEFENDANT AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST WHILE DEFENDANT WAS IN CUSTODY; 5. ALL LOG BOOKS AND OTHER RECORDS RELATING TO RADIO TRANSMISSIONS AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLED MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; AND 6. ALL FIELD NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER. BE IT SO ORDERED. S/STEPHANIE M BISHOP (COPY TO PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE)
6/3/2026 Jury Demanded on 06/03/2026 by Attorney
6/3/2026 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/03/2026
6/3/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/03/2026
6/3/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/03/2026
6/3/2026 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/03/2026
6/3/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/03/2026
6/3/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/03/2026
6/3/2026 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
6/2/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
6/2/2026 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 06/30/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
6/2/2026 PT Report Issued
6/2/2026 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR 2ND PRE-TRIAL. SEEKING PUBLIC DEFENDER Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
6/2/2026 PT Report Issued
6/2/2026 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR 2ND PRE-TRIAL. SEEKING LEGAL COUNSELRecommendation: Neither the Defendant nor Counsel appeared at Pre-Trial. Bench Warrant will issue. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
5/28/2026 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
5/21/2026 BW RETURNED BY FPD FTA PRE TRIAL
5/18/2026 WARRANT BLOCK RELEASE Issued
5/18/2026 BW RECALL - HSO Issued
5/18/2026 BW RECALLED WITH HSO (BRYCE) - FTA PRETRIAL
5/18/2026 Warrant for FTA TRD HEARING - 8:30 THURSDAY Recalled On 05/18/2026
5/18/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
5/18/2026 Pre-Trial set for 06/02/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
5/13/2026 MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT DENIED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 05/13/2026 (WARRANT WILL BE RECALLED IF DEFENDANT APPEARS SIGNS FOR A NEW PRETRIAL DATE)
5/12/2026 Written MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT filed by DEFENDANT BY FAX on 05/12/2026
4/9/2021 Case Assignment Transferred to Judge Bishop
5/14/2018 DEFTS COPY OF BW FTA HRG AND JOURNAL ENTRY RETURNED BY POST OFFICE FROM (4321 RT 412 VICKERY OH 43464) STATING RETURN TO SENDER NOT DELIEVERABLE AS ADDRESSED UNABLE TO FOWARD
5/7/2018 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
5/3/2018 BW FTA PT ISSUED TO HSO FOR SERVICE
4/30/2018 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
4/30/2018 TRD FTA HRG BW Notice Issued
4/30/2018 CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $1200.00
4/30/2018 Warrant issued for FTA TRD HEARING - 8:30 THURSDAY on 04/30/2018
4/30/2018 TC Journal Entry Notice Issued
4/30/2018 Journal This Day, April 30, 2018 This matter came on for hearing. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that This matter came before the Court the 25th day of April, 2018 for a pre-trial conference. The Court has been advised by Assistant Law Director, Robert E. Fieghner, that the defendant failed to appear. Upon a review of the docket in this case, the Court notes the defendant personally signed the file copy of the assignment notice indicating he was aware of the date and time for his pre-trial conference. As a result of the defendant's failure to appear, the Court ORDERS that a warrant be issued for the defendant's arrest. The matter is continued until the defendant's apprehension. Speedy trial time is tolled pursuant to R.C. 2945.72(D). IT IS SO ORDERED. MARK C MILLER JUDGE
4/25/2018 PT Report Notice Issued
4/25/2018 Recommendation: Neither the Defendant nor Counsel appeared at Pre-Trial. Bench Warrant will issue over $285.00 Cash Bond.
3/26/2018 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
3/21/2018 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Notice Issued
3/21/2018 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Notice Issued
3/21/2018 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Notice Issued
3/21/2018 Assignment Notice Notice Issued
3/21/2018 Pre-Trial set for 04/25/2018 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE MARK C MILLER
3/21/2018 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 03/21/2018
3/21/2018 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 03/21/2018
3/21/2018 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 03/21/2018
3/21/2018 This matter came on for consideration this day 03/21/2018. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant waived his right to counsel and entered a plea of NOT GUILTY.Further, the defendant requested this matter be set for a pre-trial conference, pursuant to criminal rule 17.1.It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued and scheduled for a pre-trial conference, and that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(e).It is further ordered that the defendant be released upon signing/posting of OR BOND , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.
3/21/2018 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Notice Issued
3/21/2018 This matter came on for consideration this day 03/21/2018. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant waived his right to counsel and entered a plea of NOT GUILTY.Further, the defendant requested this matter be set for a pre-trial conference, pursuant to criminal rule 17.1.It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued and scheduled for a pre-trial conference, and that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(e).It is further ordered that the defendant be released upon signing/posting of OR BOND , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.
3/21/2018 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Notice Issued
3/21/2018 This matter came on for consideration this day 03/21/2018. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant waived his right to counsel and entered a plea of NOT GUILTY.Further, the defendant requested this matter be set for a pre-trial conference, pursuant to criminal rule 17.1.It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued and scheduled for a pre-trial conference, and that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(e).It is further ordered that the defendant be released upon signing/posting of OR BOND , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.
3/21/2018 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Notice Issued
3/21/2018 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Notice Issued
3/21/2018 Arraignment set for 03/21/2018 at 02:30 PM
3/21/2018 BW (FTA ARRN) SERVED BY OSP (KLINE)
3/21/2018 Warrant for FTA TRD HEARING - 8:30 TUESDAY was Served on 03/16/2018
12/26/2017 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
12/21/2017 BW (FTA ARRN) ISSUED TO (OSP) FOR SERVICE
12/19/2017 This matter came on for consideration this day 12/19/2017. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED that a Bench Warrant for the Defendant's arrest over a cash bond of in the amount of $1500.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
12/19/2017 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Notice Issued
12/19/2017 TRD MM FTA HRG BW Notice Issued
12/19/2017 Warrant issued for FTA TRD HEARING - 8:30 TUESDAY on 12/19/2017
12/5/2017 This matter came on for consideration this day 12/05/2017. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued until 12/19/2017 at 08:30 AM. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
12/5/2017 JE Continuance Notice Issued
12/5/2017 Arraignment continued to 12/19/2017 at 08:30 AM
11/20/2017 Arraignment set for 12/05/2017 at 08:30 AM in room 202
11/20/2017 Construction Zone
11/20/2017 Construction Zone
11/20/2017 Construction Zone
11/20/2017 Case Filed on 11/20/2017

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