Case Details

General Information

Case Number
24CRB00246
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
3/11/2024
Date Filed
3/12/2024
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SCHIMMOELLER, JOHN
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
GAGE MATTHEW RICHARDS
Address Line 1
628 PUTNAM ST
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
DOB
3/8/2000

Financial Information

Total Cost
$604.00
Total Paid
$27.60
Total Owed
$576.40

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
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 20244515 525.07A OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS M2 NO CONTEST GUILTY 7/24/2024 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
1
Citation Number
20244515
Statute Code
525.07A
Statute Description
OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS
Degree
M2
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
7/24/2024
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 3/30/2026 10:00:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
Desk Review 10/13/2025 5:00:00 PM ALAN D HACKENBERG
Plea 7/24/2024 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Continued 6/5/2024 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 4/3/2024 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 3/13/2024 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
2/12/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 03/30/2026 at 10:00 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 02/12/2026 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
2/12/2026 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
9/2/2025 RECD FINAL COMPLIANCE REPORT FROM FRC DEF HAS COMPLETED TREATMENT
8/18/2025 Paid $27.60 receipt# 2025425491 paid by ATTORNEY GENERAL 08/21/25
7/24/2025 Successful Probation Release Issued
7/15/2025 Desk Review set for 10/13/2025 at 05:00 PM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 07/15/2025 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
2/6/2025 Case sent to collection agency on 02/06/2025
9/17/2024 RECD UPDATE REPORT FROM FRC DEF IF PURSUING RECOMMENDED TREATMENT
8/20/2024 RECD UPDATE REPORT FROM FRC DEF IS PURSUING RECOMMENDED TREATMENT
7/30/2024 RECD REPORT FROM FRC .
7/24/2024 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 07/24/2024
7/24/2024 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 30 Suspended
7/24/2024 Finding of GUILTY entered for 525.07A - OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS
7/24/2024 Evaluation Referral Issued
7/24/2024 The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the nature of the charge, possible penalties, right to counsel, right to jury/court trial, other rights and the various pleas available.The defendant thereafter entered a plea of NO CONTEST to the charge. The Court heard evidence from the prosecution to substantiate the charge. The court entered a finding of GUILTY to the charge.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY of OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS ORC/CO 525.07A, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 30 Day(s) with 30 Day(s) suspended consecutive to be scheduled by the Clerk's office. The defendant is ordered to pay all costs of confinement in a jail or other residential facility pursuant to ORC 2929.28, including but not limited to, a per diem fee for room and board in the jail of up to $108.00 per day, and any other costs provided by statute. 3) Defendant shall obtain an ALCOHOL/SUBSTANCE ABUSE evaluation from a state certified counselor within 30 days, and pursue any recommended course of treatment, and shall further be required to notify this Court every 30 days of his progress 4) Defendant shall obtain a MENTAL HEALTH evaluation from a state certified agency within 30 days with a report to the Court. If directed, defendant to pursue any recommended course of treatment. 5) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s).6) Defendant shall be placed on probation for 1 Year(s).
7/24/2024 NCIC MENTAL HEALTH NOTICE Issued
7/24/2024 Evaluation Referral Issued
6/5/2024 Assignment Notice File Issued
6/5/2024 Plea continued to 07/24/2024 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
6/5/2024 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PLEA GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 06/05/2024 (SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72, ET SEQ)
6/4/2024 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PLEA filed by Defendant's Attorney on 06/04/2024
4/26/2024 Assignment Notice File Issued
4/26/2024 Plea set for 06/05/2024 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
4/3/2024 PT Report Issued
4/3/2024 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 04/24/2024 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.
3/12/2024 Assignment Notice File Issued
3/12/2024 Pre-Trial set for 04/03/2024 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 03/12/2024
3/12/2024 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 03/12/2024
3/12/2024 Jury Demanded on 03/12/2024 by Attorney
3/12/2024 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
3/12/2024 WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 03/12/2024
3/12/2024 DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by Defendant's Attorney on 03/12/2024
3/12/2024 DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 03/12/2024
3/12/2024 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
3/12/2024 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by Defendant's Attorney on 03/12/2024
3/12/2024 WAIVER OF APPEARANCE filed by Defendant's Attorney on 03/12/2024
3/12/2024 Case Filed on 03/12/2024
3/12/2024 Arraignment set for 03/13/2024 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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