Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00214
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
3/23/2025
Date Filed
3/24/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SCHIMMOELLER, JOHN
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
JAMES L MCDOUGLE
Address Line 1
HOMELESS
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
RP320215
DOB
3/3/1962

Financial Information

Please contact the court for information.

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 20255804 541.05A1 CRIMINAL TRESPASS M4 NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
20255804
Statute Code
541.05A1
Statute Description
CRIMINAL TRESPASS
Degree
M4
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Bond 4/9/2025 1:00:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 4/2/2025 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Continued 3/24/2025 2:00:00 PM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
3/31/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
3/31/2025 Bond set for 04/09/2025 at 01:00 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
3/31/2025 MOTION FOR O.R. BOND SET FOR HEARING by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 03/31/2025 (SET FOR HEARING ON 4/9/2025 AT 1:00 PM)
3/31/2025 Written MOTION FOR O.R. BOND filed by Defendant's Attorney on 03/31/2025
3/31/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
3/31/2025 Pre-Trial set for 04/02/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
3/31/2025 CANCELLED Arraignment for 04/09/2025 at 08:30 AM
3/31/2025 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 03/31/2025 (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: 1. ALL VIDEO TAP RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST; 2. ALL AUDIO TAPE RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST; 3. ALL TAPE RECORDINGS OF RADIO TRANSMISSIONS MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MOBILE AND HAND-HELD RADIO TRANSMISSIONS. 4. 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; 5. ALL LOG BOOKS AND OTHER RECORDS RELATING TO RADION TRANSMISSIONS AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLED MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; AND 6. ALL FILED NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER. BE IT SO ORDERED. (COPY TO PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE))
3/28/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 03/28/2025
3/28/2025 Jury Demanded on 03/28/2025 by Attorney
3/28/2025 JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case
3/28/2025 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by Defendant's Attorney on 03/28/2025
3/28/2025 WAIVER OF APPEARANCE filed by Defendant's Attorney on 03/28/2025
3/28/2025 WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 03/28/2025
3/28/2025 REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 03/28/2025
3/28/2025 DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by Defendant's Attorney on 03/28/2025
3/28/2025 DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 03/28/2025
3/28/2025 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by Defendant's Attorney on 03/28/2025
3/28/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
3/27/2025 LETTER NO ACTION by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 03/27/2025
3/27/2025 Written LETTER filed by DEFENDANT FROM JAIL on 03/27/2025
3/24/2025 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
3/24/2025 Commitment Pending Hearing Issued
3/24/2025 CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $250.00
3/24/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
3/24/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 03/24/2025. 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 04/09/2025 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 04/09/2025 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 CASH OR SURETY in the amount of $250.00, 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. NO CONTACT WITH BLANCHARD VALLEY HOSPITAL EXCEPT FOR IN CASES OF EMERGENCY
3/24/2025 Arraignment continued to 04/09/2025 at 08:30 AM
3/24/2025 JUDGMENT ENTRY – DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE This matter came on this 24 day of March, 2025, for a determination of probable cause concerning the arrest of the Defendant for a charge of Criminal Trepass (M-4) 541.05 (A), a violation of Ohio Revised Code Findlay City Ordinance. Upon consideration of the available evidence, the Court finds that there exists probable cause to believe that said Defendant committed the offense(s) specified. It is therefore ORDERED that said defendant be brought to the Court for arraignment at the earliest available opportunity. It is further ORDERED that Bond be set as follows: Cash, Surety or Property Bond in the amount of $250.00 10% Cash NOT allowed CONDITIONS OF RELEASE: OTHER: THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON 26th day of March, 2025 AT 8:30. 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 STEPHANIE M. BISHOP
3/24/2025 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT RETURNED BY BLF W/$21.00 SERVICE FEES
3/24/2025 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT ISSUED TO BLF FOR SERVICE
3/24/2025 Case Filed on 03/24/2025
3/24/2025 Arraignment set for 03/24/2025 at 02:00 PM in room 202

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