Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00348
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
5/1/2025
Date Filed
5/6/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
AMBER S CLINGER
Address Line 1
1702 SHERRY ST
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
DOB
4/10/1980

Financial Information

Total Cost
$564.00
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$564.00

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 202509091 545.05A1 PETTY THEFT M1 GUILTY GUILTY 11/12/2025 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202509091
Statute Code
545.05A1
Statute Description
PETTY THEFT
Degree
M1
Plea
GUILTY
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
11/12/2025
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 1/12/2026 10:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Sentencing 11/12/2025 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
DIVERSION PLEA 7/23/2025 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 6/11/2025 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 5/21/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 5/7/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
12/8/2025 RECD FINAL COMPLETION REPORT DEF WORKED THE 2 OF 2 UNITS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
12/2/2025 Case sent to BCI&I on 12022025
11/12/2025 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
11/12/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 01/12/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
11/12/2025 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 5 Credited 25 Suspended
11/12/2025 Finding of GUILTY entered for 545.05A1 - PETTY THEFT
11/12/2025 Comm Serv Completion Report Issued
11/12/2025 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 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).
11/12/2025 COMMUNITY SVC REFERRAL Issued
10/8/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
10/8/2025 Sentencing set for 11/12/2025 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP FAILED DIVERSION
10/8/2025 SET FOR SENTENCING. S/BY SMB, JUDGE
10/8/2025 LETTER FILED BY TOM BLUNK STATING THAT DEFENDANT IS BEING UNSUCCESSFULLY TERMINATED FROM THE DIVERSION PROGRAM.
8/12/2025 WHEREAS CRIMINAL CHARGES HAVE BEEN FILED ALLEGING THAT AMBER CLINGER 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.
7/23/2025 Plea of GUILTY entered on 07/23/2025
7/23/2025 Finding of GUILTY DIVERSION entered for 545.05A1 - PETTY THEFT
7/23/2025 Diversion Entry Issued
7/23/2025 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 07/23/2025 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
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.
6/11/2025 PT Report Issued
6/11/2025 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 07/02/2025 to advise what type of hearing to schedule in his/her case. If Judicial Assistant is not contacted by above date the case will be set for a Court Trial or Jury Trial (if requested) and notice will be sent to Defendant or Defendant's Attorney. If the Defendant's continuance is for time to consult with his/her Attorney he must notify the Judicial Assistant, as indicated above. Otherwise, time will be charged against the defendant. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
5/20/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
5/20/2025 Pre-Trial set for 06/11/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 05/20/2025
5/20/2025 REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 05/20/2025 (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))
5/19/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 05/19/2025
5/19/2025 Jury Demanded on 05/19/2025 by Attorney
5/19/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/19/2025
5/19/2025 Written REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/19/2025
5/19/2025 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/19/2025
5/19/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/19/2025
5/19/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/19/2025
5/19/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
5/19/2025 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/19/2025
5/8/2025 DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 05/07/2025 AT 10:39 AM FILED BY FPD
5/7/2025 Finger Print Return Issued
5/7/2025 Finger Print Requirements Issued
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.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
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
5/6/2025 Case Filed on 05/06/2025
5/6/2025 Arraignment set for 05/07/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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