Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRA01009
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
Offense Date
11/26/2025
Date Filed
12/1/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
AUSTIN WATSON
Address Line 1
315 CLINTON ST
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
UD287162
DOB
8/17/1997

Financial Information

Total Cost
$0.00
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$0.00

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 202525329 2921.12A1 TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE F3 NO PLEA TRANSFER TO ANOTHER COURT 12/11/2025 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202525329
Statute Code
2921.12A1
Statute Description
TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE
Degree
F3
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
TRANSFER TO ANOTHER COURT
Finding Date
12/11/2025
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Preliminary 12/11/2025 1:30:00 PM 3
Arraignment 12/1/2025 1:30:00 PM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
12/11/2025 TODD MOSLEY filed notice of appearance ON THE RECORD
12/11/2025 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 12/11/2025
12/11/2025 Prelim Wavier JE Issued
12/11/2025 Finding of TRANSFER TO ANOTHER COURT entered for 2921.12A1 - TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE
12/11/2025 Prelim Waiver Issued
12/4/2025 SUBP FOR PTLM ZACHARIAH DEWEESE RETURNED BY BLF W/ $7.00 FEE
12/3/2025 SUBP FOR PTLM ZACHARIAH DEWEESE, C/O FINDLAY POLICE DEPARTMENT, FINDLAY, OH 45840 FILED BY PROS ISSUED TO BLF FOR SERVICE
12/1/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
12/1/2025 Preliminary set for 12/11/2025 at 01:30 PM in room 3
12/1/2025 Felony - Initial App. Entry Issued JOURNAL ENTRY Defendant: AUSTIN WATSON This matter came before the court today for an initial appearance on an alleged felony offense. The defendant was advised of their rights, the applicable law and penalties and their right to a preliminary hearing. The defendant requested time to speak with legal counsel and will be contacting: [ ] Private Counsel [ X ] Public Defenders Office. This matter is ORDERED set for a preliminary hearing on _Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:30 P.M. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(C). _X____ Bond shall continue with the following conditions: CONDITIONS: _X___ THE DEFENDANT IS TO IMMEDIATELY REPORT TO THE HANCOCK COUNTY COMMON PLEAS ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT (209 WEST MAIN CROSS ST., FINDLAY OH 45840 – 419-424-7085) BY 8:30 A.M. THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY FOLLOWING THEIR RELEASE FROM CUSTODY. DEFENDANT IS SUBJECT TO ANY ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS IMPOSED BY THE HANCOCK COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT PROBATION DEPARTMENT. _X___ NO CONTACT OF ANY KIND WITH THE ALLEGED VICTIM(S): _Myah B. Notter_______. _X___ STAY AWAY FROM VICTIMS ADDRESS: __315 Clinton Ave., Findlay, OH____________. _X___ MAY RETRIEVE PERSONAL BELONGINS IN THE PRESENCE OF A PEACE OFFICER.
12/1/2025 Posted bond, paid $0.00 receipt#2025105431 paid by FAMILY FIRST BONDING
12/1/2025 SURETY Bond Set for $5000.00
12/1/2025 Posted bond, paid $25.00 receipt#2025105430 paid by FAMILY FIRST BONDING
12/1/2025 CASH BOND Bond Set for $25.00
12/1/2025 SUMMONS RETURNED BY BLF WITH SERVICE $21.00 FEE
12/1/2025 SUMMONS ISSUED TO BLF FOR SERVICE
12/1/2025 Case Filed on 12/01/2025
12/1/2025 Arraignment set for 12/01/2025 at 01:30 PM in room 202
11/30/2025 BOND NOTIFICATION SIGNED BY FAMILY FIRST BONDING-REQUEST HG
11/30/2025 JUDGMENT ENTRY-DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE- THIS MATTER CAME ON THIS 28TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2025 FOR A DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE CONCERNING THE ARREST OF THE DEFENDANT FOR A CHARGE OF TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE (F-3) 2921.12 & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (M-1) 2919.25(A). A VIOLATION OF OHIO REVISED CODE UPON CONSIDERATION OF THE AVAILABLE EVIDENCE THE COURT FINDS THAT THERE EXISTS PROBABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT SAID DEFENDANT COMMITTED THE OFFENSES SPECIFIED. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT SAID DEFENDANT BE BROUGHT TO THE COURT FOR ARRAIGNEMNT AT THE EARLIEST AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITY. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT BOND BE SET AS FOLLOWS: CASH, SURETY OR PROPERTY BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 10 % CASH NOT ALLOWED CONDITIONS OF RELEASE: NO CONTACT OF ANY KIND WITH MYAH M. NOTTER PLACED ON PRE-TRIAL SUPERVISION: MUST REPORT TO IMMEDIATELY TO THE FOLLOWING AGENCY BY 9:00AM THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY FOLLOWING HIS-HER RELEASE FROM CUSTODY. DEFENDANT IS SUBJECT TO ANY ADDTIONAL CONDITIONS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE COURT AND SUPERVISING DEPARTMENT: HANCOCK COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT 209 WEST MAIN CROSS STREET FINDLAY OH 45840-419-424-7085 OTHER: STAY AWAY FROM AND DO NOT ENTER 315 CLINTON ST FINDLAY OH THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON _MONDAY DECEMBER 1, 2025 AT _1:30PM. FAILURE TO ABIDE BY CONDITIONS AND OR FAILURE TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT CAN RESULT IN THE BOND BEING REVOKED AND OR A WARRANT BEING ISSUED. SIGNED BY JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP

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