Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00326
Attorney Name
Assigned To
Offense Date
4/24/2025
Date Filed
4/28/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
HART, TAMMI
Affiant Type
Hancock CO Sheriff
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
WALTER L R HARTLEY Jr
Address Line 1
353 WALNUT ST
Address Line 2
City
DUNKIRK
State
OH
ZIP Code
45836
DLN
RQ871305
DOB
9/13/1980

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
Yes

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 202510810 2921.31A OBSTRUCTING OFFICAL BUSINESS M2
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202510810
Statute Code
2921.31A
Statute Description
OBSTRUCTING OFFICAL BUSINESS
Degree
M2
Plea
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
SURETY DEMAND/SHOW CAUSE 8/1/2025 9:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 6/25/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 6/11/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 6/4/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 5/28/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 5/21/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 5/14/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 4/28/2025 2:00:00 PM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
6/25/2025 RECALLED BW (FTA ARRN HRG 6/11/2025 ) RETURNED BY HCSO (LEETH)
6/25/2025 In the municipal court of Findlay, OHIO STATE OF OHIO Plaintiff, vs. WALTER L. R. HARTLEY JR, Defendant Case No.: 25-CRB-00326 ORDER: FORFEITURE OF BOND FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR (ORC 2937.35-36) This case came on for a hearing on June 25, 2025 and the Defendant failed to appear. As a result of Defendant's failure to appear in this cause, it is hereby ORDERED that a Bench Warrant issue for his arrest with bond set at $1,000.00 cash or surety. It is further ORDERED that the surety bond of $1,000.00 posted by Soke Bail Bonds (Power #AC24-119615), be declared forfeited as a result of the Defendant's failure to appear. It is further ORDERED that notice of said forfeiture be served upon said Surety via ordinary mail, and that a show cause hearing as to why judgment should not be entered is to be set on August 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM. If the surety produces said Defendant or pays the cash bond by cashier’s check or money order prior the hearing then the hearing will be vacated. Alan D. Hackenberg, Judge Findlay Municipal Court PROOF OF SERVICE This entry has been served on the following attorneys of record, or parties, either by placing a copy of same in their Municipal Court box or mailing a copy to their address of record this 2nd day of April, 2025, SOKE BAIL BONDS, 108 E. FRONT ST., FINDLAY, OH 45840; ROCHE SURETY AND CASUALTY CO, 4107 N HIMES AVE, SECOND FLOOR, TAMPA, FL 33607; and WALTER L.R. HARTLEY JR, 634 ROCKWELL AVE, FINDLAY, OH 45840. _____________________________________ CLERK/DEPUTY CLERK
6/25/2025 BW (FTA ARRN) ISSUED TO HSO FOR SERVICE
6/25/2025 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF ARRN DENIED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 06/25/2025 (DEFT FURTHER DID NOT WAIT FOR COURT TO ANSWER MOTION AND FAILED TO APPEAR ON 06/25/2025 AT 8:30AM)
6/25/2025 MOTION TO VACATE DENIED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 06/25/2025 (DEFT FAILED TO APPEAR ON 06/25/2025 AT 8:30AM)
6/25/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 06/25/2025. 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).
6/25/2025 JE Continuance Issued
6/25/2025 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
6/25/2025 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
6/25/2025 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 06/25/2025
6/25/2025 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF ARRN filed by Defendant on 06/25/2025
6/24/2025 Written MOTION TO VACATE filed by Third Party on 06/24/2025 (FORFEITURE HEARING)
6/24/2025 BW RECALLED WITH HSO (LEETH) FTA ARRN (VIA PHONE AND EMAIL)
6/24/2025 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING Recalled On 06/24/2025
6/24/2025 BW RECALL - HSO Issued
6/24/2025 Assignment Notice Dft/Pltf Issued
6/24/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
6/24/2025 Arraignment continued to 06/25/2025 at 08:30 AM
6/24/2025 Posted bond, paid $25.00 receipt#2025102389 paid by SOKE BAIL BONDS
6/24/2025 CASH BOND Bond Set for $25.00
6/24/2025 Posted bond, paid $0.00 receipt#2025102388 paid by SOKE BAIL BONDS
6/24/2025 SURETY Bond Set for $1000.00
6/17/2025 This case came on for a hearing on June 11, 2025 and the Defendant failed to appear. As a result of Defendant's failure to appear in this cause, it is hereby ORDERED that a Bench Warrant issue for his arrest with bond set at $1000.00 cash or surety. It is further ORDERED that the surety bond of $1,000.00 posted by Soke Bail Bonds (Power #AD25-044939), be declared forfeited as a result of the Defendant's failure to appear. It is further ORDERED that notice of said forfeiture be served upon said Surety via ordinary mail, and that a show cause hearing as to why judgment should not be entered is to be set on August 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM. If the surety produces said Defendant or pays the cash bond by cashier’s check or money order prior the hearing then the hearing will be vacated. s/by Judge Stephanie M. Bishop.
6/17/2025 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
6/17/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
6/17/2025 SURETY DEMAND/SHOW CAUSE set for 08/01/2025 at 09:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
6/12/2025 BW (FTA ARRN) ISSUED TO HSO FOR SERVICE
6/11/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 06/11/2025. 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).
6/11/2025 JE Continuance Issued
6/11/2025 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
6/11/2025 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
6/11/2025 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 06/11/2025
6/4/2025 Written JE - APPOINTMENT OF ACTING JUDGE REGINALD ROUTSON filed by Judge on 06/04/2025
6/4/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 06/04/2025. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued until 06/11/2025 at 08:30 AM. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).It is further ordered that the bond and bond conditions shall continue.
6/4/2025 JE Continuance Issued
6/4/2025 Arraignment continued to 06/11/2025 at 08:30 AM
5/28/2025 Arraignment continued to 06/04/2025 at 08:30 AM
5/28/2025 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF ARRN GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 05/28/2025 (RESET FOR 6/4/2025 AT 8:30 AM) (SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72 ET SEQ)
5/28/2025 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF ARRN filed by Defendant on 05/28/2025
5/21/2025 Assignment Notice Dft/Pltf Issued
5/21/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 05/21/2025. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued until 05/28/2025 at 08:30 AM. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).It is further ordered that the bond and bond conditions shall continue.
5/21/2025 JE Continuance Issued
5/21/2025 Arraignment continued to 05/28/2025 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 05/21/2025
5/21/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 05/21/2025. 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).
5/21/2025 JE Continuance Issued
5/21/2025 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
5/21/2025 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
5/21/2025 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 05/21/2025
5/14/2025 Posted bond, paid $0.00 receipt#2025101783 paid by SOKE BAIL BONDS
5/14/2025 SURETY Bond Set for $1000.00
5/14/2025 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
5/14/2025 Posted bond, paid $25.00 receipt#2025101782 paid by SOKE BAIL BONDS
5/14/2025 CASH BOND Bond Set for $25.00
5/14/2025 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
5/14/2025 Commitment Pending Hearing Issued
5/14/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
5/14/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 05/14/2025. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant requested a continuance. It is therefore ordered that this case be continued to 05/21/2025 at 08:30 AM. 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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.BOND AND CONDITIONS OF BOND CONTINUED AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED.
5/14/2025 Arraignment continued to 05/21/2025 at 08:30 AM
4/28/2025 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
4/28/2025 Commitment Pending Hearing Issued
4/28/2025 CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $1000.00
4/28/2025 JUDGMENT ENTRY – DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE This matter came on this 25 day of APRIL, 2025, for a determination of probable cause concerning the arrest of the Defendant for a charge of OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS (M2) 2921.31, 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 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 $1000.00 10% Cash NOT allowed CONDITIONS OF RELEASE: THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 2025 AT 8:30 AM. 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 ALAN D. HACKENBERG STEPHANIE M. BISHOP
4/28/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
4/28/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 04/28/2025. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant requested a continuance to seek the advice of counsel. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this case be continued to 05/14/2025 at 08:30 AM so the Defendant may consult with an attorney. with the conditions of No Consumption or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs of Abuse.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 $1000.00, 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. MUST APPEAR FOR ALL FUTURE COURT HEARINGS.
4/28/2025 Arraignment continued to 05/14/2025 at 08:30 AM
4/28/2025 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT RETURNED BY HCSO (HART) W/ SERV FEE $ 21.00
4/28/2025 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT ISSUED TO HCSO (HART) FOR SERVICE
4/28/2025 Case Filed on 04/28/2025
4/28/2025 Arraignment set for 04/28/2025 at 02:00 PM in room 202

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