Case Details

General Information

Case Number
24CRB00590
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
3/19/2024
Date Filed
6/18/2024
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SCHIMMOELLER, JOHN
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
NIJHIA A SENTER
Address Line 1
426 WALNUT ST
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
UT072294
DOB
9/22/2000

Financial Information

Total Cost
$2,043.50
Total Paid
$25.00
Total Owed
$2,018.50

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 4729.51E1C POSSESS DANGEROUS DRUGS M1 NO CONTEST GUILTY 2/26/2025 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
1
Citation Number
Statute Code
4729.51E1C
Statute Description
POSSESS DANGEROUS DRUGS
Degree
M1
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
2/26/2025
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 10/26/2026 9:30:00 AM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 6/8/2026 9:30:00 AM MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
STATUS CONFERENCE 4/20/2026 9:30:00 AM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 3/9/2026 10:30:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 8/4/2025 9:00:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 4/28/2025 9:30:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
Plea 2/26/2025 1:30:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Plea 2/19/2025 1:30:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Continued 12/3/2024 2:00:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial with Judge 11/20/2024 2:30:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 10/30/2024 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 10/16/2024 8:30:00 AM
Continued 10/2/2024 8:30:00 AM
Continued 9/18/2024 8:30:00 AM
Arraignment 8/28/2024 8:30:00 AM
Continued 8/14/2024 8:30:00 AM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
8/25/2026 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
8/25/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 10/26/2026 at 09:30 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 08/25/2026 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
4/20/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 06/08/2026 at 09:30 AM by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Hearing was set on 04/20/2026 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
4/20/2026 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
3/17/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 04/20/2026 at 09:30 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 03/17/2026 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
1/14/2026 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
1/14/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 03/09/2026 at 10:30 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 01/14/2026 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
5/16/2025 Case sent to collection agency on 05/16/2025
5/5/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/04/2025 at 09:00 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 05/05/2025 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
3/18/2025 MOTION FOR RELEASE FROM JAIL DENIED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 03/18/2025
3/18/2025 Written MOTION FOR RELEASE FROM JAIL filed by DEFENDANT FROM JAIL on 03/18/2025
3/14/2025 Case sent to BCI&I on 03142025
3/11/2025 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
3/10/2025 SERVED BW (14 DAYS NON COMP-REPORT TO JAIL) RETURNED BY FPD (LAFFERTY) W/ SERV FEE $ 21.50
3/10/2025 Bench Warrant for NON COMPLIANCE - REPORT TO JAIL was Served (LAFFERTY) on 03/07/2025
3/5/2025 CASH BOND Bond# disbursed ($0.00 applied,$1000.00 returned, $0.00 transferred, $0.00 forfeited) receipt# 2025406962 Check(s)# 119065
3/5/2025 CASH BOND Bond# disbursed ($25.00 applied,$0.00 returned, $0.00 transferred, $0.00 forfeited) receipt# 2025406961
3/5/2025 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
2/28/2025 Supplemental Disposition Issued
2/28/2025 BW ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE - 14 DAY NON COMP REPORT TO JAIL
2/28/2025 Non-Compliance Bench Warrant Issued
2/28/2025 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
2/28/2025 Warrant issued for NON COMPLIANCE - REPORT TO JAIL on 02/28/2025
2/28/2025 This Day, February 28, 2025 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THIS MATTER COMES BEFORE THE COURT TODAY TO ADDRESS THE BOND THAT WAS POSTED BY CHAD ARDNER TO SECURE THE APPEARANCE OF THE DEFENDANT. AT THE TIME OF POSTING THE BOND, IT WAS REQUESTED THAT THE BOND SHOULD NOT BE APPLIED TO THE DEFENDANTS FINES AND COSTS. NOW THAT THE CASE HAS BEEN ADJUDICATED THE BOND MAY RELEASED AND RETURNED TO MR. ARDNER AT 426 WALNUT ST., FINDLAY, OH. ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE
2/26/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 04/28/2025 at 09:30 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 02/26/2025 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
2/26/2025 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 02/26/2025
2/26/2025 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 180 Day(s) 166 Suspended
2/26/2025 Finding of GUILTY entered for 4729.51E1C - POSSESS DANGEROUS DRUGS
2/26/2025 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 POSSESS DANGEROUS DRUGSORC/CO 4729.51E1C, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 180 Day(s) with 166 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) No criminal conduct for 2 Year(s).
2/20/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
2/20/2025 Plea set for 02/26/2025 at 01:30 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
2/20/2025 Plea Modification Entry: Defendant failed to appear, request for continuance granted. Reset fro plea, judicial assistant to set. Time tolled pursuant to ORC 2945.72(H) s/by Judge Alan D. Hackenberg.
12/4/2024 Assignment Notice File Issued
12/4/2024 Plea continued to 02/19/2025 at 01:30 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
12/3/2024 MOTION TO VACATE PLEA AND SET FOR SECOND PRETRIAL GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 12/03/2024 (THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON DECEMBER 3, 2024, ON THE MOTION TO VACATE. UPON REVIEW OF SAID MOTION AND FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THIS MOTION BE GRANTED.)
12/3/2024 Written MOTION TO VACATE PLEA AND SET FOR SECOND PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/03/2024
11/21/2024 Assignment Notice File Issued
11/21/2024 Plea set for 12/03/2024 at 02:00 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG TO BE SEEN VIA JAIL VIDEO
11/20/2024 Supplemental Disposition Issued
11/20/2024 This Day, November 20, 2024 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that PROS WERTH AND DEF ATTY MOSLEY MET WITH THE COURT TO DISCUSS THE DEFENDANT'S CASE. DEF CURRENTLY IN JAIL ON FELONY CHARGE. ATTY MOSLEY REQUESTED THE COURT SET THE CASE FOR A JAIL PLEA ON DECEMBER 3, 2024. SO ORDERED. ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE
11/6/2024 Assignment Notice File Issued
11/6/2024 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 11/20/2024 at 02:30 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
10/30/2024 PT Report Issued
10/30/2024 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 11/20/2024 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.
10/10/2024 Assignment Notice File Issued
10/10/2024 Pre-Trial set for 10/30/2024 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
10/10/2024 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 10/10/2024 (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 FILED NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER. BE IT SO ORDERED. (COPY TO PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE))
10/7/2024 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 10/07/2024
10/7/2024 Jury Demanded on 10/07/2024 by Attorney
10/7/2024 JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case
10/7/2024 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/07/2024
10/7/2024 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/07/2024
10/7/2024 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/07/2024
10/7/2024 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
10/7/2024 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/07/2024
10/7/2024 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/07/2024
10/7/2024 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/07/2024
10/2/2024 This matter came on for consideration this day 10/02/2024. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant suggested indigency and requested the appointment of counsel. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this case be continued until 10/16/2024 at 08:30 AM and that the Defendant shall contact the Hancock County Public Defender's Office, 100 E Main Cross St Ste 200, Findlay, Ohio at (419) 424-7276 If the Hancock County Public Defender declines to represent the Defendant or if the Defendant failed to contact the Hancock County Public Defender before 10/16/2024 the Defendant is ORDERED to reappear for arraignment on the date listed above. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(C).It is further ordered that the defendant be released upon signing/posting of BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.
10/2/2024 JE Continuance Issued
10/2/2024 Arraignment continued to 10/16/2024 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 10/02/2024
9/18/2024 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
9/18/2024 This matter came on for consideration this day 09/18/2024. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant suggested indigency and requested the appointment of counsel. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this case be continued until 10/02/2024 at 08:30 AM and that the Defendant shall contact the Hancock County Public Defender's Office, 100 E Main Cross St Ste 200, Findlay, Ohio at (419) 424-7276 If the Hancock County Public Defender declines to represent the Defendant or if the Defendant failed to contact the Hancock County Public Defender before 10/02/2024 the Defendant is ORDERED to reappear for arraignment on the date listed above. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(C).It is further ordered that the defendant be released upon signing/posting of BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.BOND AND CONDITIONS OF BOND CONTINUED AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED.
9/18/2024 JE Continuance Issued
9/18/2024 Arraignment continued to 10/02/2024 at 08:30 AM
9/13/2024 BW RETURNED BY FPD (ANDREWS) FTA ARRN WITH $21.00 FEES
9/12/2024 Arraignment set for 09/18/2024 at 08:30 AM
9/12/2024 BW (FTA ARRN) SERVED BY FPD
9/12/2024 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING was Served on 09/12/2024
9/12/2024 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
9/12/2024 BOND NOTIFICATION SIGNED BY CHAD ARNDER-REQUEST HG
9/12/2024 Posted bond, paid $1000.00 receipt#2024104880 paid by CHAD ARDNER
9/12/2024 CASH BOND Bond Set for $1000.00
9/12/2024 Posted bond, paid $25.00 receipt#2024104879 paid by CHAD ARDNER
9/12/2024 CASH BOND Bond Set for $25.00
9/3/2024 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
8/29/2024 BW (FTA ARRN) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
8/28/2024 This matter came on for consideration this day 08/28/2024. 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 or surety bond in the amount of $1000.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
8/28/2024 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
8/28/2024 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
8/28/2024 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
8/28/2024 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 08/28/2024
8/14/2024 This matter came on for consideration this day 08/14/2024. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant suggested indigency and requested the appointment of counsel. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this case be continued until 08/28/2024 at 08:30 AM and that the Defendant shall contact the Hancock County Public Defender's Office, 100 E Main Cross St Ste 200, Findlay, Ohio at (419) 424-7276 If the Hancock County Public Defender declines to represent the Defendant or if the Defendant failed to contact the Hancock County Public Defender before 08/28/2024 the Defendant is ORDERED to reappear for arraignment on the date listed above. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(C).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.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case.
8/14/2024 JE Continuance Issued
8/14/2024 Arraignment continued to 08/28/2024 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 08/14/2024
8/14/2024 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
8/9/2024 Arraignment set for 08/14/2024 at 08:30 AM
8/9/2024 Service for SUMMONS to NIJHIA A SENTER sent via FINDLAY PD was Personal on 08/08/2024 WITH $10.00 FEES
6/18/2024 SUMMONS notice issued to NIJHIA A SENTER via FINDLAY PD
6/18/2024 Case Filed on 06/18/2024

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