Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00333
Attorney Name
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
4/26/2025
Date Filed
4/29/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SCHIMMOELLER, JOHN
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
KEAGAN MICHAEL KEARNS
Address Line 1
325 N MAIN ST
Address Line 2
City
BOWLING GREEN
State
OH
ZIP Code
43402
DLN
DOB
7/13/2006

Financial Information

Total Cost
$1,165.50
Total Paid
$200.00
Total Owed
$965.50

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 202508687A 545.05A1 PETTY THEFT M1 GUILTY GUILTY 3/3/2026 MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202508687A
Statute Code
545.05A1
Statute Description
PETTY THEFT
Degree
M1
Plea
GUILTY
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
3/3/2026
Adjudicated By
MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Desk Review 5/25/2026 5:00:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Sentencing 2/3/2026 1:00:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Continued 1/6/2026 1:15:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
DIVERSION PLEA 7/15/2025 2:00:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
SECOND PRETRIAL 6/17/2025 2:45:00 PM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 6/3/2025 3:00:00 PM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 5/21/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 5/7/2025 8:30:00 AM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
3/17/2026 MOTION, ENTRY AND CERTIFICATION FOR APPOINTED COUNSEL FEES GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 03/17/2026 (SHERMAN $97.50)- SUBMITTED TO CO COMM ON 3/18/26
3/13/2026 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
3/11/2026 Written MOTION, ENTRY AND CERTIFICATION FOR APPOINTED COUNSEL FEES filed by Defendant's Attorney on 03/11/2026 (SHERMAN)
3/10/2026 JE - MISSING FILE STAMP Issued
3/9/2026 Case sent to BCI&I on 03092026
3/9/2026 WARRANT BLOCK RELEASE Issued
3/3/2026 Balance Due Notice Issued
3/3/2026 Desk Review set for 05/25/2026 at 05:00 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
3/3/2026 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
3/3/2026 Commitment After Conviction Issued
3/3/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 1 Credited 25 Suspended
3/3/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 545.05A1 - PETTY THEFT
3/3/2026 MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ENTRY Issued
3/3/2026 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.Parties hereby consent to this matter being heard by the Magistrates. Parties Hereby waive any rights to object to the Magistrates decision. A Party shall not assign or appeal the Court's adoption of a factual finding or legal conclusion unless the party has filed objections pursuant to Rule 17 of the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure.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) Credit for 1 Day(s) days served. 4) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s).
3/3/2026 RETURNED BW (FTA SENTENCING) SERVED BY FPD (CIEPLOWSKI) W/ SERV FEE $ 31.50
3/3/2026 Written LETTER RECEIVED FROM HCPD DOES QUALIFY FOR COURT APPOINTED BUT HAS A CONFLICT WITH HCPD filed by Third Party on 03/03/2026 (VIA FAX)
3/3/2026 BW (FTA SENTENCING HRG) SERVED BY FPD
3/3/2026 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING was Served on 03/02/2026
2/18/2026 Attorney representation withdrawn
2/17/2026 Written MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/17/2026
2/17/2026 MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 02/17/2026 (THIS CAUSE CAME BEFORE THIS COURT THIS 15TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026, UPON DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO WITHDRAW. FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, THE SAME IS HEREBY GRANTED. IT IS THEREFOR ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED THAT COUNSEL WITHDRAW FROM REPRESENTATION.. IT IS SO ORDERED)
2/11/2026 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
2/4/2026 BW (FTA SENTENCING HG) ISSUED TO (FPD) FOR SERVICE
2/3/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 02/03/2026. 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).
2/3/2026 JE Continuance Issued
2/3/2026 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
2/3/2026 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
2/3/2026 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 02/03/2026
1/6/2026 Plea Modification Entry: Defendant failed to appear - request for continuance granted. Reset for sentencing. Time tolled pursuant to ORC 2945.72(H) s.by Judge Alan D. Hackenberg.
1/6/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
1/6/2026 Sentencing continued to 02/03/2026 at 01:00 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
12/4/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
12/4/2025 Sentencing set for 01/06/2026 at 01:15 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
12/4/2025 Defendant found indigent. Court appoints JOSHUA SHERMAN as counsel.
11/25/2025 LETTER FROM DIV DIR TOM BLUNK STATING DEFENDANT HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFULLY TERMINATED FROM THE DIVERSION PROGRAM. -SET FOR HEARING SIGNED BY JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
10/23/2025 MOTION, ENTRY AND CERTIFICATION FOR APPOINTED COUNSEL FEES GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 10/23/2025 (SHERMAN $172.50)- SUBMITTED TO CO COMM ON 10/24/25
10/22/2025 Written MOTION, ENTRY AND CERTIFICATION FOR APPOINTED COUNSEL FEES filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/22/2025 (SHERMAN)
8/11/2025 WEB PAYMENT Paid $200.00 receipt# 2025424549 paid by KEAGAN MICHAEL KEARNS
8/4/2025 WHEREAS CRIMINAL CHARGES HAVE BEEN FILED ALLEGING THAT KEAGAN KEARNS 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.
7/15/2025 Plea of GUILTY entered on 07/15/2025
7/15/2025 Finding of GUILTY DIVERSION entered for 545.05A1 - PETTY THEFT
7/15/2025 Diversion Entry Issued
7/15/2025 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,
6/17/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
6/17/2025 DIVERSION PLEA set for 07/15/2025 at 02:00 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
6/17/2025 PT Report Issued
6/17/2025 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. DIVERSION PLEA. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
6/3/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
6/3/2025 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 06/17/2025 at 02:45 PM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
6/3/2025 PT Report Issued
6/3/2025 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR 2ND PRE-TRIAL. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
6/2/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/02/2025
5/21/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
5/21/2025 Pre-Trial set for 06/03/2025 at 03:00 PM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
5/21/2025 Right to speedy trial waived by defendant on 05/21/2025
5/21/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 05/21/2025
5/21/2025 JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case
5/21/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/21/2025
5/21/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/21/2025
5/21/2025 Written WAIVER OF APPEARANCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/21/2025
5/21/2025 Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/21/2025
5/14/2025 Defendant found indigent. Court appoints JOSHUA B SHERMAN as counsel.
5/14/2025 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 JOSHUA SHERMAN, 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
5/13/2025 Written LETTER RECEIVED FROM HCPD DOES QUALIFY FOR COURT APPOINTED BUT HAS A CONFLICT WITH HCPD filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/13/2025
5/7/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 05/07/2025. 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 05/21/2025 at 08:30 AM and that the Defendant shall contact the Hancock County Public Defender's Office, 514 South Main Street, 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 05/21/2025 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.
5/7/2025 JE Continuance Issued
5/7/2025 Arraignment continued to 05/21/2025 at 08:30 AM
5/7/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
4/29/2025 Arraignment set for 05/07/2025 at 08:30 AM
4/29/2025 Case Filed on 04/29/2025

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