Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00174
Attorney Name
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
2/28/2025
Date Filed
3/11/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SCHIMMOELLER, JOHN
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
MARK A CRIST Jr
Address Line 1
409 E PATTERSON ST APT B6
Address Line 2
City
DUNKIRK
State
OH
ZIP Code
45836
DLN
DOB
11/2/2004

Financial Information

Total Cost
$639.00
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$639.00

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 202504169 545.05A1 PETTY THEFT M1 GUILTY GUILTY 4/23/2026 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202504169
Statute Code
545.05A1
Statute Description
PETTY THEFT
Degree
M1
Plea
GUILTY
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
4/23/2026
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 6/22/2026 9:30:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Sentencing 11/18/2025 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Continued 10/14/2025 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
DIVERSION PLEA 5/20/2025 2:00:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 4/15/2025 3:30:00 PM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 3/26/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 3/12/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
5/5/2026 RECD FINAL COMPLETION REPORT DEF WORKED THE 2 OF 2 UNITS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
4/29/2026 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
4/28/2026 Case sent to BCI&I on 04282026
4/23/2026 BW RECALL - FINDLAY PD Issued
4/23/2026 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING Recalled On 04/23/2026
4/23/2026 MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 04/23/2026
4/23/2026 WARRANT BLOCK RELEASE Issued
4/23/2026 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
4/23/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 06/22/2026 at 09:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
4/23/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 5 Credited 25 Suspended
4/23/2026 Finding modified to GUILTY for 545.05A1 - PETTY THEFT
4/23/2026 Comm Serv Completion Report Issued
4/23/2026 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 30 Day(s) with 25 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) Defendant may satisfy 5 Day(s) of Jail by performance of 2 UNIT(S) of COMMUNITY SERVICE. 4) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s).
4/23/2026 COMMUNITY SVC REFERRAL Issued
4/23/2026 Written MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT filed by Defendant on 04/23/2026
4/23/2026 BW RETURNED BY FPD DISPATCH- FTA ARRN (RECALLED)
12/2/2025 Written MOTION, ENTRY AND CERTIFICATION FOR APPOINTED COUNSEL FEES filed by Defendant's Attorney on 12/02/2025 (WORTMAN)
12/2/2025 MOTION, ENTRY AND CERTIFICATION FOR APPOINTED COUNSEL FEES GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 12/02/2025 (WORTMAN $165.00)- SUBMITTED TO CO COMM ON 12/3/25
11/26/2025 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
11/21/2025 Attorney representation withdrawn
11/21/2025 MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 11/21/2025 (THIS MATTER COMES BEFORE THE COURT UPON DEFENSE COUNSEL'S MOTION TO WITHDRAW. AFTER DUE CONSIDERATION AND FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, SAME IS HEREBY GRANTED. DEFENSE COUNSEL, DREW A WORTMAN, IS HEREBY PERMITTED TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL OF RECORD FOR DEFENDANT HEREIN. SO ORDERED.)
11/20/2025 Written MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 11/20/2025
11/20/2025 BW (FTA SENTENCING HRG) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
11/18/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 11/18/2025. 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 $1500.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
11/18/2025 JE Continuance Issued
11/18/2025 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
11/18/2025 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
11/18/2025 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 11/18/2025
10/15/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
10/15/2025 Sentencing continued to 11/18/2025 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
10/14/2025 Plea modification entry. Defendant failed to appear-request for continuance granted. Reset for Sentencing: Judicial Assistant to set in about 30 days. Time tolled per ORC 2945.72(H). s/ Judge Stephanie M Bishop
9/19/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
9/19/2025 Sentencing set for 10/14/2025 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 09/19/2025
9/12/2025 CANCELLED Sentencing for 09/16/2025 at 03:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
9/12/2025 TC Judgment Entry Issued
9/12/2025 Judgment This Day, September 12, 2025 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE COURT WILL NOT BE AVAILABILE TO ADDRESS THIS MATTER ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2025. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT THIS MATTER SHALL BE CONTINUED. STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE
8/25/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
8/25/2025 Sentencing set for 09/16/2025 at 03:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
8/25/2025 Defendant found indigent. Court appoints DREW A WORTMAN as counsel.
8/25/2025 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): MOTION TO WITHDRAW FILED BY ABIGAIL HEFFLINGER. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT DREW WORTMAN, 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 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
8/25/2025 MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 08/25/2025 (JUDGMENT ENTRY. THIS MATTER CAME ON BEFORE THE COURT ON MOTION OF DEFENDANT'S COUNSEL TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL IN THIS MATTER. THE COURT FINDS SAID MOTION WELL TAKEN AND SAME IS GRANTED. THEREFORE, ABIGAIL HEFFLINGER, DEFENDANT'S COUNSEL HEREIN, IS GRANTED A WITHDRAWAL. IT IS SO ORDERED.)
8/22/2025 Written MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 08/22/2025
8/19/2025 SET FOR SENTENCING. S/BY SMB, JUDGE
8/14/2025 LETTER FILED BY DIVERSION DIRECTOR THOMAS BLUNK STATING THAT THE DEFENDANT IS BEING UNSUCCESSFULLY TERMINATED FROM THE DIVERSION PROGRAM.
7/15/2025 MOTION, ENTRY AND CERTIFICATION FOR APPOINTED COUNSEL FEES GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 07/15/2025 (HEFFLINGER $309.16)- SUBMITTED TO CO COMM ON 7/21/25
7/9/2025 Written MOTION, ENTRY AND CERTIFICATION FOR APPOINTED COUNSEL FEES filed by Defendant's Attorney on 07/09/2025 (HEFFLINGER)
5/30/2025 WHEREAS CRIMINAL CHARGES HAVE BEEN FILED ALLEGING THAT MARK CRIST JR HAS COMMITTED THE ACT OF "PETTY THEFT", AND HAS SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION FOR DIVERSION. IT IS HEREBY AGREED BETWEEN THE DEFENDANT THE OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT DIRECTORS OF LAW, CITY PROSECUTORS OFFICE, THAT THE DEFENDANT SHALL BE PLACED UNDER DIVERSION SUPERVISION FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR (4) TO SIX (6) MONTHS, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE DIVERSION AGREEMENT.
5/20/2025 Plea of GUILTY entered on 05/20/2025
5/20/2025 Finding of GUILTY DIVERSION entered for 545.05A1 - PETTY THEFT
5/20/2025 Diversion Entry Issued
5/20/2025 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 DIVERSION to the charge.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY DIVERSION of PETTY THEFTORC/CO 545.05A1,
4/18/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
4/18/2025 DIVERSION PLEA set for 05/20/2025 at 02:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
4/15/2025 PT Report Issued
4/15/2025 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. DIVERSION PLEA. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
4/10/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
4/10/2025 Pre-Trial set for 04/15/2025 at 03:30 PM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
4/8/2025 Jury Demanded on 04/08/2025 by Attorney
4/8/2025 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
4/8/2025 Right to speedy trial waived by defendant on 04/08/2025
4/8/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 04/08/2025
4/8/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 04/08/2025
4/8/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 04/08/2025
4/8/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 04/08/2025
4/8/2025 Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 04/08/2025
3/18/2025 Defendant found indigent. Court appoints ABIGAIL M HEFFLINGER as counsel.
3/18/2025 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 ABIGAIL HEFFLINGER, 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 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
3/18/2025 HCPD UNABLE TO REPRESENT DUE TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST
3/14/2025 DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGER PRINTING ON 03/13/2025 AT 0915HRS BY FPD (SCHARP)
3/12/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 03/12/2025. 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 03/26/2025 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 03/26/2025 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. STAY AWAY FROM AND DO NOT ENTER ANY WALMART STORES
3/12/2025 JE Continuance Issued
3/12/2025 Arraignment continued to 03/26/2025 at 08:30 AM
3/12/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
3/12/2025 Finger Print Requirements Issued
3/11/2025 Arraignment set for 03/12/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202
3/11/2025 Case Filed on 03/11/2025

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