Case Details

General Information

Case Number
24TRC02554
Attorney Name
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
4/10/2024
Date Filed
4/11/2024
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
TPR. B SCHNECK
Affiant Type
State Patrol
Proof of Insurance
No
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
WALTER N POLUS
Address Line 1
826 N. WOOD ST
Address Line 2
City
FREMONT
State
OH
ZIP Code
43420
DLN
RU496891
DOB
2/26/1982

Financial Information

Total Cost
$2,621.00
Total Paid
$25.00
Total Owed
$2,596.00

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
Vehicle Year
2004
Vehicle Make
FORD
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
GRY

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
Yes

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 OHP320640041020241731 4511.19A1A OVI M1 NO CONTEST GUILTY 9/24/2024 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
2 OHP320640041020241731 4510.12 NO OL UO NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 9/24/2024 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
3 OHP320640041020241731 4503.21 FAIL TO DISPLAY PROPER PLATES MM NO CONTEST GUILTY 9/24/2024 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
1
Citation Number
OHP320640041020241731
Statute Code
4511.19A1A
Statute Description
OVI
Degree
M1
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
9/24/2024
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
2
Citation Number
OHP320640041020241731
Statute Code
4510.12
Statute Description
NO OL
Degree
UO
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
9/24/2024
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
3
Citation Number
OHP320640041020241731
Statute Code
4503.21
Statute Description
FAIL TO DISPLAY PROPER PLATES
Degree
MM
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
9/24/2024
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 2/3/2025 10:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 12/23/2024 9:00:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
TREATMENT REVIEW CALL 11/7/2024 1:30:00 PM
BOND RETURN 10/25/2024 10:30:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Plea 9/24/2024 2:00:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Continued 8/27/2024 2:00:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 8/6/2024 2:30:00 PM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 7/16/2024 8:30:00 AM
Arraignment 5/28/2024 8:30:00 AM
Continued 5/14/2024 8:30:00 AM
Continued 4/30/2024 8:30:00 AM
Continued 4/16/2024 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
2/11/2025 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
2/11/2025 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
2/7/2025 BW (FTA STAT CONF W/ BOND) ISSUED TO HCSO FOR SERVICE
2/6/2025 Status Conf Bench Warrant Issued
2/6/2025 CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $250.00
2/6/2025 Warrant issued for FTA FOR STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING on 02/06/2025
2/5/2025 BW (108 DAYS-NON COMP-EVAL) ISSUED TO HCSO FOR SERVICE
2/4/2025 Non-Compliance Bench Warrant Issued
2/4/2025 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
2/4/2025 Warrant issued for NON COMPLIANCE - EVAL on 02/04/2025
2/4/2025 NON COMPLIANCE EVAL REPORT ISSUED
1/13/2025 DEFT'S COPY OF PAYMENT PLAN RETURNED BY USPS FROM 1905 TIFFIN ROAD, FREMONT, OH 43420 STATING RETURN TO SENDER, NOT DELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED, UNABLE TO FORWARD
1/9/2025 Case sent to collection agency on 01/09/2025
12/27/2024 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
12/27/2024 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 02/03/2025 at 10:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
12/23/2024 Program Appt Notification Issued
12/23/2024 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
12/23/2024 MOTION GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 12/23/2024 (THE MOTION IS GRANTED AS FOLLOWS: DEFENDANT SHALL BE RELEASED FROM JAIL AND SHALL REPORT TO COMPLIANCE TO SIGN A RELEASE FOR TREATMENT.)
12/19/2024 Written MOTION filed by Defendant on 12/19/2024 (REQUESTING A NON-COMPLIANCE COURT HEARING.)
12/17/2024 COMMITMENT RETURNED BY HSO (LOWDEN) WITH 110 DAYS SERVED ON 12/12/24
12/16/2024 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
12/12/2024 BW RETURNED BY HSO (CARR) - 10 DAYS NON COMP REPORT TO JAIL WITH $127.00 FEE
12/12/2024 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
12/12/2024 Commitment After Conviction Issued
12/12/2024 TC Judgment Entry Issued
12/12/2024 BW (10 DAYS NON COMP-REPORT TO JAIL) SERVED BY HSO (CARR)
12/12/2024 Warrant for NON COMPLIANCE - REPORT TO JAIL was Served on 12/11/2024
12/12/2024 Judgment This Day, December 12, 2024 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO THE COURTS ATTENTION DEFENDANT POLUS IS CURRENTLY INCARCERATED IN THE HANCOCK COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER FOR FAILING TO REPORT FOR THE SCHEDULED 10 DAY JAIL COMMITMENT ORDERED IN THIS CASE. DEFENDANT POLUS IS ALSO NON-COMPLIANT WITH THE ORIGINAL SENTENCING REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN AN ALCOHOL/SUBSTANCE ABUSE EVALUATION. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THE DEFENDANT BE REMANDED TO THE JUSTICE CENTER FOR THE 110 DAYS JAIL SUSPENDED ON THIS CONDTION. STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE
12/11/2024 NONCOMPLIANCE EVAL REPORT ISSUED
11/26/2024 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
11/21/2024 BW (10 DAYS- NON COMP-REPORT TO JAIL) ISSUED TO HCSO FOR SERVICE
11/21/2024 Non-Compliance Bench Warrant Issued
11/21/2024 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
11/21/2024 Warrant issued for NON COMPLIANCE - REPORT TO JAIL on 11/21/2024
11/19/2024 DEFT FAILED TO APPEAR FOR INCARCERATION ON 11/19/2024 AT 0900HRS FILED BY HCJC (LEIB)
10/30/2024 CASH BOND Bond# disbursed ($25.00 applied,$1500.00 returned, $0.00 transferred, $0.00 forfeited) receipt# 2024434376 Check(s)# 118122
10/25/2024 TC Judgment Entry Issued
10/25/2024 Judgment This Day, October 25, 2024 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THIS MATTER CAME ON FOR HEARING THIS 25TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2024 REGARDING A RETURN OF BOND POSTED BY AMY KOEBE ON BEHALF OF WALTER POLUS. IT IS ORDERED THAT THE $1500.00 BOND POSTED BY MS KOEBEL BERETURNED TO MS KOEBEL, LESS ANY REQUIRED SURCHARGE. STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE
9/30/2024 Case sent to BCI&I on 09302024
9/30/2024 Case sent to BCI&I on 09302024
9/30/2024 Case sent to BCI&I on 09302024
9/26/2024 Assignment Notice File Issued
9/26/2024 BOND RETURN set for 10/25/2024 at 10:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP BOND HEARING REQUESTED BY AMY KOEBEL, 1905 TIFFIN RD, FREMONT, OH 43420 TO ADDRESS BOND POSTED BY MS KOEBEL ON BEHALF OF DEFT PRIOR TO BOND BEING APPLIED TO ANY OUTSTANDING FINES&COSTS OWED BY DEFT
9/24/2024 TREATMENT REVIEW CALL set for 11/07/2024 at 01:30 PM
9/24/2024 Voided credit for $27.00 receiptnumber 2024430497
9/24/2024 Voided credit for $13.00 receiptnumber 2024430497
9/24/2024 Voided credit for $5.00 receiptnumber 2024430497
9/24/2024 Voided credit for $13.00 receiptnumber 2024430497
9/24/2024 Voided credit for $5.00 receiptnumber 2024430497
9/24/2024 Voided credit for $3.00 receiptnumber 2024430497
9/24/2024 Voided credit for $21.00 receiptnumber 2024430497
9/24/2024 Voided credit for $13.00 receiptnumber 2024430497
9/24/2024 Voided credit for $5.00 receiptnumber 2024430497
9/24/2024 Voided credit for $3.00 receiptnumber 2024430497
9/24/2024 Voided credit for $21.00 receiptnumber 2024430497
9/24/2024 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
9/24/2024 Voided credit for $127.00 receiptnumber 2024430497
9/24/2024 Voided credit for $50.00 receiptnumber 2024430497
9/24/2024 Voided credit for $42.00 receiptnumber 2024430497
9/24/2024 Voided credit for $0.11 receiptnumber 2024430497
9/24/2024 Voided credit for $3.00 receiptnumber 2024430497
9/24/2024 Voided credit for $5.00 receiptnumber 2024430497
9/24/2024 Voided credit for $25.00 receiptnumber 2024430497
9/24/2024 Voided credit for $1.50 receiptnumber 2024430497
9/24/2024 Voided credit for $3.39 receiptnumber 2024430497
9/24/2024 Voided credit for $1.00 receiptnumber 2024430497
9/24/2024 Voided credit for $9.00 receiptnumber 2024430497
9/24/2024 Voided credit for $25.00 receiptnumber 2024430497
9/24/2024 Voided credit for $3.00 receiptnumber 2024430497
9/24/2024 Voided credit for $21.00 receiptnumber 2024430497
9/24/2024 Voided credit for $1080.00 receiptnumber 2024430497
9/24/2024 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 12/23/2024 at 09:00 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
9/24/2024 CASH BOND Bond# disbursed ($1525.00 applied,$0.00 returned, $0.00 transferred, $0.00 forfeited) receipt# 2024430497
9/24/2024 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
9/24/2024 Commitment After Conviction Issued
9/24/2024 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 09/24/2024
9/24/2024 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 09/24/2024
9/24/2024 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 09/24/2024
9/24/2024 Finding of GUILTY entered for 4503.21 - FAIL TO DISPLAY PROPER PLATES
9/24/2024 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 FAIL TO DISPLAY PROPER PLATESORC/CO 4503.21, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $150.00 plus all costs
9/24/2024 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 120 Day(s) 110 Suspended
9/24/2024 Finding of GUILTY entered for 4511.19A1A - OVI
9/24/2024 Evaluation Referral Issued
9/24/2024 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 OVIORC/CO 4511.19A1A, 1 priors and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $550.00 plus all costs 2) Operator's license SUSPENSION of 730 days .and further conditioned upon compliance with:Restricted PlatesIgnition Interlock3) A jail sentence of 120 Day(s) with 110 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. 4) 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 5) No 6 point violations and/or DUS offenses for 2 Year(s).
9/24/2024 Assigned Suspension Class: 4 - 1 Year to 5 Years
9/24/2024 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 4510.12 - NO OL
9/24/2024 TC Journal half sheet Issued
9/24/2024 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
8/27/2024 Plea modification entry: Defendant appeared, request for continuance granted. Reset for plea on 9/24/24 at 2:00 PM. Time tolled pursuant to ORC 2945.72(H) s/by Judge Stephanie M. Bishop.
8/27/2024 Assignment Notice File Issued
8/27/2024 Plea continued to 09/24/2024 at 02:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
8/6/2024 Assignment Notice File Issued
8/6/2024 Plea set for 08/27/2024 at 02:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
8/6/2024 PT Report Issued
8/6/2024 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR PLEA. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
7/24/2024 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
7/16/2024 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/16/2024 Pre-Trial set for 08/06/2024 at 02:30 PM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
7/16/2024 This matter came on for consideration this day 07/16/2024. 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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.BOND AND CONDITIONS OF BOND CONTINUED AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED.
7/16/2024 JE Continuance Issued
7/16/2024 This matter came on for consideration this day 07/16/2024. 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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.BOND AND CONDITIONS OF BOND CONTINUED AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED.
7/16/2024 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 07/16/2024
7/16/2024 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 07/16/2024
7/16/2024 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 07/16/2024
7/16/2024 JE Continuance Issued
7/16/2024 This matter came on for consideration this day 07/16/2024. 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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.BOND AND CONDITIONS OF BOND CONTINUED AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED.
7/16/2024 JE Continuance Issued
7/16/2024 This matter came on for consideration this day 07/16/2024. 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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.BOND AND CONDITIONS OF BOND CONTINUED AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED.
7/16/2024 JE Continuance Issued
7/15/2024 BW (FTA ARRN) RETURNED BY HCSO (TURNER) W/ SERV $127.00
7/12/2024 BOND NOTIFICATION SIGNED BY AMY KOEBEL - REQUEST HEARING
7/12/2024 Warrant for FTA TR HEARING - OVI Recalled On 07/12/2024
7/12/2024 BW RECALL - HSO Issued
7/12/2024 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/12/2024 Arraignment set for 07/16/2024 at 08:30 AM
7/12/2024 Posted bond, paid $1525.00 receipt#2024103651 paid by AMY KOEBEL
7/12/2024 CASH BOND Bond Set for $1525.00
6/4/2024 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
5/29/2024 BW (FTA ARRN) ISSUED TO HSO FOR SERVICE
5/28/2024 This matter came on for consideration this day 05/28/2024. 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 $1500.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
5/28/2024 JE Continuance Issued
5/28/2024 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
5/28/2024 TR FTA HRG BW - OVI Issued
5/28/2024 Warrant issued for FTA TR HEARING - OVI on 05/28/2024
5/14/2024 This matter came on for consideration this day 05/14/2024. 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 05/28/2024 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 05/28/2024 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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.BOND AND CONDITIONS OF BOND CONTINUED AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED.
5/14/2024 JE Continuance Issued
5/14/2024 Arraignment continued to 05/28/2024 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 05/14/2024
5/1/2024 DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 04-30-24 FILED BY FPD
4/30/2024 Finger Print Return Issued
4/30/2024 Finger Print Requirements Issued
4/30/2024 This matter came on for consideration this day 04/30/2024. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant requested a continuance to seek the advice of counsel. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this case be continued to 05/14/2024 at 08:30 AM so the Defendant may consult with an attorney. with the conditions of No Consumption or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs of Abuse., Fingerprinting - Defendant shall immediately report to the Clerk's Office for fingerprinting in compliance with ORC 109.60.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.The Defendant shall immediately report to the Clerk of Court to be scheduled for fingerprinting in compliance with ORC 109.60. The Defendant shall be fingerprinted within 24 hours of this Order.
4/30/2024 JE Continuance Issued
4/30/2024 Arraignment continued to 05/14/2024 at 08:30 AM
4/30/2024 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
4/16/2024 This matter came on for consideration this day 04/16/2024. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued until 04/30/2024 at 08:30 AM. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
4/16/2024 JE Continuance Issued
4/16/2024 Arraignment continued to 04/30/2024 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 04/16/2024
4/11/2024 Case Filed on 04/11/2024
4/11/2024 Arraignment set for 04/16/2024 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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