Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00116
Attorney Name
HOWARD A ELLIOTT
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
2/9/2025
Date Filed
2/13/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SCHIMMOELLER, JOHN
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
DAVID L HELMS Jr
Address Line 1
720 1/2 W MAIN CROSS STREET
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
ST451525
DOB
9/9/1985

Financial Information

Total Cost
$1,493.50
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$1,493.50

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
Vehicle Year
Vehicle Make
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
Yes

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 20252741A 545.05A1 PETTY THEFT M1 GUILTY GUILTY 7/31/2025 ALAN D HACKENBERG
2 20252741A 541.05A1 CRIMINAL TRESPASS M4 NO PLEA DISM COSTS/PLT 7/31/2025 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
1
Citation Number
20252741A
Statute Code
545.05A1
Statute Description
PETTY THEFT
Degree
M1
Plea
GUILTY
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
7/31/2025
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
2
Citation Number
20252741A
Statute Code
541.05A1
Statute Description
CRIMINAL TRESPASS
Degree
M4
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/PLT
Finding Date
7/31/2025
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 11/3/2025 9:00:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
Jury Trial 7/31/2025 8:30:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial with Judge 7/8/2025 8:30:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial with Judge 5/13/2025 8:30:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 3/18/2025 11:00:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Continued 3/5/2025 8:30:00 AM
Arraignment 3/5/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 2/19/2025 8:30:00 AM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
9/29/2025 MOTION FOR EXTRAORDINARY ATTORNEY FEES GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 09/29/2025 (ELLIOTT)
9/29/2025 MOTION, ENTRY AND CERTIFICATION FOR APPOINTED COUNSEL FEES GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 09/29/2025 (ELLIOTT $1336.12)- SUBMITTED TO CO COMM ON 10/1/25
9/28/2025 Written MOTION FOR EXTRAORDINARY ATTORNEY FEES filed by Defendant's Attorney on 09/28/2025 (ELLIOTT)
9/28/2025 Written MOTION, ENTRY AND CERTIFICATION FOR APPOINTED COUNSEL FEES filed by Defendant's Attorney on 09/28/2025 (ELLIOTT)
9/24/2025 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
9/19/2025 BW (10 DAYS NON COMP-REPORT TO JAIL) ISSUED TO (FPD) FOR SERVICE
9/17/2025 Non-Compliance Bench Warrant Issued
9/17/2025 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
9/17/2025 Warrant issued for NON COMPLIANCE - REPORT TO JAIL on 09/17/2025
9/17/2025 DEFENDANT FAILED TO APPEAR FOR CCNO COMMITMENT ON 9/17/2025 AT 9:30AM FOR 10 DAYS JAIL.
8/13/2025 Case sent to BCI&I on 08132025
8/13/2025 Case sent to BCI&I on 08132025
8/1/2025 DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 07/31/2025 AT 9:49AM FILED BY FPD (COOLEY)
7/31/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 11/03/2025 at 09:00 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 07/31/2025 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
7/31/2025 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
7/31/2025 CCNO Commitment - City Issued
7/31/2025 Plea of GUILTY entered on 07/31/2025
7/31/2025 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 07/31/2025
7/31/2025 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 180 Day(s) 170 Suspended
7/31/2025 Finding of GUILTY entered for 545.05A1 - PETTY THEFT
7/31/2025 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 GUILTY 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 PETTY THEFTORC/CO 545.05A1, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 180 Day(s) with 170 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 $98.00 per day, and any other costs provided by statute. 3) 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) No criminal conduct for 2 Year(s).
7/31/2025 Finger Print Requirements Issued
7/31/2025 Finding of DISM COSTS/PLT entered for 541.05A1 - CRIMINAL TRESPASS
7/31/2025 TC Journal half sheet Issued
7/31/2025 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/PLT.
7/30/2025 Warrant for Removal Issued
7/29/2025 NOTICE OF NEED TO WARRANT TO TRANSPORT FAX FILED BY DEFT'S ATTY (GRANTED. DEFT SHALL BE CONVEYED FOR HRG ON 7/31/2025)
7/8/2025 TC Judgment Entry Issued
7/8/2025 WARRANT FOR REMOVAL RETURNED BY HCSO (PETERS) W/ SERV FEE $ 10.00
7/8/2025 TC Judgment Entry Issued
7/8/2025 Judgment This Day, July 08, 2025 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THIS MATTER WAS SCHEDULED TODAY FOR A PRE-TRIAL WITH THE COURT. PROSECUTOR FINELLI WAS PRESENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF FINDLAY. THE DEFENDANT APPEARED AND WAS REPRESENTED BY ATTORNEY HOWARD ELLIOTT. THE PARTIES HAVE NOT REACHED ANY AGREEMENTS AS TO THE DISPOSITION OF THIS CASE. THE DEFENDANT MADE AN ORAL MOTION TO HAVE ATTORNEY HOWARD ELLIOTT RELEASED AS COUNSEL OF RECORD. THE COURT DENIED THAT MOTION. THIS MATTER SHALL PROCEED TO TRIAL ON JULY 31, 2025. ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE
7/8/2025 Judgment This Day, July 08, 2025 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THIS MATTER WAS SCHEDULED TODAY FOR A PRE-TRIAL WITH THE COURT. PROSECUTOR FINELLI WAS PRESENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF FINDLAY. THE DEFENDANT APPEARED AND WAS REPRESENTED BY ATTORNEY HOWARD ELLIOTT. THE PARTIES HAVE NOT REACHED ANY AGREEMENTS AS TO THE DISPOSITION OF THIS CASE. THE DEFENDANT MADE AN ORAL MOTION TO HAVE ATTORNEY HOWARD ELLIOTT RELEASED AS COUNSEL OF RECORD. THE COURT DENIED THAT MOTION. THIS MATTER SHALL PROCEED TO TRIAL ON JULY 31, 2025. ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE
6/30/2025 Warrant for Removal Issued
6/27/2025 GRANTED. DEFENDANT SHALL BE CONVEYED FOR HIS HEARING ON JULY 8, 2025, AT 8:30 A.M. SIGNED BY ALAN D. HACKENBERG, JUDGE
6/26/2025 NOTICE OF NEED FOR WARRANT TO TRANSPORT FILED BY DEFT'S ATTY BY FAX
5/20/2025 SUBP FOR CAROLYN FERGUSON RETURNED BY BLF (SMITH) WITH SERV $7.00 FEE
5/19/2025 SUBP FOR OFFICER LEHMAN RETURNED BY BLF (SMITH) WITH SERV $7.00 FEE
5/19/2025 SUBP FOR OFFICER HERNANDEZ RETURNED BY BLF (SMITH) WITH SERV $7.00 FEE
5/19/2025 SUBP FOR OFFICER BORMUTH RETURNED BY BLF (SMITH) WITH SERV $7.00 FEE
5/16/2025 SUBPOENA FOR OFFICER LEHMAN, OFFICER HERNANDEZ, OFFICER BORMUTH, AND CAROLYN FERGUSON FILED BY PROS ISSUED TO BLF FOR SERVICE
5/14/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
5/14/2025 Jury Trial changed to 07/31/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 05/13/2025 THE JURY TRIAL IN THIS CASE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE SET FOR 7/31/2025. SORRY FOR THE CONFUSION.
5/13/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
5/13/2025 Jury Trial set for 09/04/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 05/13/2025
5/13/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
5/13/2025 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 07/08/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 05/13/2025
3/31/2025 Jury Demanded on 03/31/2025 by Attorney
3/20/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
3/20/2025 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 05/13/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 03/20/2025
3/18/2025 PT Report Issued
3/18/2025 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR PRETRIAL WITH THE COURT. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
2/27/2025 RETURNED BW (NON COMP-FINGER PRINTING) BY FPD (WALKER) W/ SERV FEE $ 20.00
2/27/2025 Warrant for NON COMPLIANCE - FINGERPRINTING was Served on 02/26/2025
2/25/2025 BW (NON COMP-FAILED TO FINGER PRINT) ISSUED TO FPD
2/24/2025 Fingerprint Warrant Issued
2/24/2025 Warrant issued for NON COMPLIANCE - FINGERPRINTING on 02/24/2025
2/24/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
2/24/2025 Pre-Trial set for 03/18/2025 at 11:00 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
2/24/2025 DEFENDANT FAILED TO APPEAR FOR FINGER PRINTING ON 02/19/2025 FILED BY FPD
2/21/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/21/2025
2/21/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/21/2025
2/21/2025 JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case
2/21/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/21/2025
2/21/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/21/2025
2/21/2025 Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/21/2025
2/21/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/21/2025
2/19/2025 Defendant found indigent. Court appoints HOWARD A ELLIOTT as counsel.
2/19/2025 ENTRY – APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL: THIS MATTER COMES ON FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE DEFENDANT’S REQUEST FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL. UPON CONSIDERATION OF SAID REQUEST, THE COURT FINDS: DEFENDANT’S REQUEST WELL TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON(S): PUBLIC DEFENDER HAS CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT HOWARD ELLIOTT, AN ATTORNEY AT LAW ADMITTED TO PRACTICE BEFORE THE BAR OF THE STATE OF OHIO, BE APPOINTED FOR THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT TO BE PAID FOR AT PUBLIC EXPENSE, UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: THE $25.00 APPLICATION FEE WILL BE ASSESSED AS COSTS. S/ BY ALAN D HACKENBERG
2/19/2025 Finger Print Return Issued
2/19/2025 Finger Print Requirements Issued
2/19/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 02/19/2025. 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 03/05/2025 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 03/05/2025 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. DO NOT ENTER ANY WALMART OR GREAT SCOT STORES IN FINDLAY, OHIO
2/19/2025 JE Continuance Issued
2/19/2025 Arraignment continued to 03/05/2025 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 02/19/2025
2/19/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
2/19/2025 Arraignment continued to 02/19/2025 at 08:30 AM
2/18/2025 Arraignment set for 03/05/2025 at 08:30 AM
2/18/2025 Service for SUMMONS to DAVID L HELMS Jr sent via FINDLAY PD was Personal on 02/15/2005 RETURNED BY FPD (DAVIS) W/ SERV FEE $11.50 (B) AND $10.00 (A)
2/13/2025 SUMMONS (A AND B) notice issued to DAVID L HELMS Jr via FINDLAY PD
2/13/2025 Case Filed on 02/13/2025

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