| 10/30/2025 |
BW (FTA PTWJ) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE |
| 10/29/2025 |
CANCELLED Jury Trial for 11/13/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 10/29/2025 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 10/29/2025 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 10/29/2025. 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). |
| 10/29/2025 |
BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed |
| 10/29/2025 |
CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued |
| 10/29/2025 |
Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 10/29/2025 |
| 10/29/2025 |
MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PRE TRIAL DENIED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 10/29/2025 (WILL RECONSIDER WITH DOCUMENTATION FROM THE HOSPITAL) |
| 10/27/2025 |
Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PRE TRIAL WITH JUDGE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/27/2025 |
| 9/22/2025 |
TC Judgment Entry Issued |
| 9/22/2025 |
Judgment This Day, September 22, 2025 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that This matter comes before the Court as a result of a Jury Trial having been scheduled for November 13, 2025. Based upon a review of the record and that this matter is scheduled for a Jury Trial, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED as follows:
1. Both parties shall file with the Court any proposed instructions for the Jury on or before the date of the Final Pre-Trial with the Court. Each party shall include specific references to all relevant portions of the Ohio Jury Instructions (OJI) and, if not included in OJI, specific references to relevant case law supporting the requested instruction(s). Additionally, counsel shall provide the Court with electronic media containing the proposed instructions in a format compatible with Microsoft Word. The media shall be delivered to room 208 of Findlay Municipal Court.
2. There will be one (1) Alternate Juror for the Jury trial.
3. All pre-trial motions shall be filed not later than 7 days before the scheduled Jury Trial date.
4. Any party intending to present digital exhibits shall confer with a Judicial Assistant no later than 7 days before the schedule Jury Trial date to verify that the format and medium being presented is compatible and safe to use with the system provided by the Court.
5. The Clerk of Courts shall cause a copy of this Entry to be served upon the parties or their counsel of record.
STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE |
| 9/8/2025 |
SUBP RETURNED FOR DETECTIVE KLIESCH; SGT WILLIAMS RETURNED BY BLF (SCHIMMOELLER) W/ SERV FEE $14.00 |
| 9/8/2025 |
SUBP FOR DETECTIVE WILLIAMS; DETECTIVE KLIESCH FILED BY PROS OFFICE ISSUED TO BLF FOR SERVICE |
| 8/28/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 8/28/2025 |
Jury Trial set for 11/13/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 8/28/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 8/28/2025 |
Pre-Trial with Judge set for 10/29/2025 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP JURY TRIAL SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 13, 2025 |
| 8/27/2025 |
Written MOTION TO VACATE filed by Defendant's Attorney on 08/27/2025 (VACATE PLEA AND SET FOR JURY TRIAL) (JUDGMENT ENTRY. THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON AUGUST 25, 2025 ON THE MOTION TO VACATE THE PLEA AND SET FOR JURY TRIAL. UPON REVIEW OF SAID MOTION AND FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THIS MOTION BE GRANTED. SET FOR JURY TRIAL WITH PRETRIAL WITH THE COURT 14 DAYS IN ADVANCE. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72. BE IT SO ORDERED. S/ JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP) |
| 8/27/2025 |
MOTION TO VACATE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 08/27/2025 (VACATE PLEA AND SET FOR JURY TRIAL) (JUDGMENT ENTRY. THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON AUGUST 25, 2025 ON THE MOTION TO VACATE THE PLEA AND SET FOR JURY TRIAL. UPON REVIEW OF SAID MOTION AND FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THIS MOTION BE GRANTED. SET FOR JURY TRIAL WITH PRETRIAL WITH THE COURT 14 DAYS IN ADVANCE. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72. BE IT SO ORDERED. S/ JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP) |
| 7/30/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 7/30/2025 |
Plea continued to 08/27/2025 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 7/29/2025 |
MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PLEA GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 07/29/2025 (THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON JULY 28, 2025, 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. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72, ET SEQ) |
| 7/28/2025 |
Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PLEA filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/28/2025 |
| 6/24/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 6/24/2025 |
Plea set for 07/30/2025 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 6/18/2025 |
Supplemental Disposition Issued |
| 6/18/2025 |
This Day, June 18, 2025 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THE COURT FOR A PRETRIAL WITH THE JUDGE. PROSECUTOR VAJSKOP APPEARED ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF FINDLAY AND DEFENDANT APPEARED WITH ATTORNEY MAEKASK. THE PARTIES DISCUSSED RESOLUTION. ATTORNEY MAEKASK ADVISED THAT HIS CLIENT IS IN AGREEMENT AND REQUESTED THAT THE CASE BE SET FOR PLEA. SET FOR PLEA IN 30 DAYS. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PURSUANT TO ORC 2945.72. XC PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE AND ATTORNEY MAEKASK. STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE |
| 5/6/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 5/6/2025 |
Pre-Trial with Judge set for 06/18/2025 at 02:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 05/06/2025 |
| 4/30/2025 |
PT Report Issued |
| 4/30/2025 |
Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 05/21/2025 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. |
| 3/4/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 3/4/2025 |
SECOND PRETRIAL set for 04/30/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 2/26/2025 |
PT Report Issued |
| 2/26/2025 |
Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 03/19/2025 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. |
| 2/5/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 2/5/2025 |
Pre-Trial set for 02/26/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 02/05/2025 |
| 2/3/2025 |
MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 02/03/2025
ORDER
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:
ALL VIDEO TAPE RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST;
ALL AUDIO TAPE RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST
ALL TAPE RECORDINGS OF RADIO TRANSMISSION MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MOBILE AND HAND-HELD RADIO TRANSMISSIONS;
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
ALL LOG BOOKS AND OTHER RECORDS RELATING TO RADIO TRANSMISSIONS AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLED MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; AND
ALL FIELD NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER
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| 1/30/2025 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 01/30/2025 |
| 1/30/2025 |
Jury Demanded on 01/30/2025 by Attorney |
| 1/30/2025 |
JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case |
| 1/30/2025 |
Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/30/2025 |
| 1/30/2025 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/30/2025 |
| 1/30/2025 |
Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/30/2025 |
| 1/30/2025 |
Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/30/2025 |
| 1/30/2025 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/30/2025 |
| 1/30/2025 |
PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance |
| 1/30/2025 |
Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/30/2025 |
| 1/24/2025 |
DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 01-22-25 FILED BY FPD |
| 1/22/2025 |
Finger Print Return Issued |
| 1/22/2025 |
Finger Print Requirements Issued |
| 1/22/2025 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 01/22/2025. 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 02/05/2025 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 02/05/2025 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.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. |
| 1/22/2025 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 1/22/2025 |
Arraignment continued to 02/05/2025 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 01/22/2025 |
| 1/22/2025 |
PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued |
| 1/15/2025 |
Case Filed on 01/15/2025 |
| 1/15/2025 |
Arraignment set for 01/22/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202 |