Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00368
Attorney Name
Assigned To
Offense Date
5/9/2025
Date Filed
5/14/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
MONICA J EPLEY
Address Line 1
709 W NORTH ST
Address Line 2
City
FOSTORIA
State
OH
ZIP Code
44830
DLN
TJ345964
DOB
2/16/1991

Financial Information

Total Cost
$6,448.50
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$6,448.50

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 202509759 545.05A1 PETTY THEFT M1 NO CONTEST GUILTY 1/20/2026 MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202509759
Statute Code
545.05A1
Statute Description
PETTY THEFT
Degree
M1
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
1/20/2026
Adjudicated By
MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 6/8/2026 10:30:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Desk Review 4/20/2026 5:00:00 PM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 1/20/2026 2:00:00 PM
Arraignment 10/15/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 9/30/2025 2:00:00 PM
Arraignment 6/4/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 5/21/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
4/21/2026 DR Cancelled set Stat Conf Issued
4/21/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 06/08/2026 at 10:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
2/11/2026 MOTION FOR EARLY RELEASE FROM JAIL DENIED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 02/11/2026
2/2/2026 Written MOTION FOR EARLY RELEASE FROM JAIL filed by DEFENDANT FROM JAIL on 02/02/2026
1/28/2026 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
1/22/2026 Case sent to BCI&I on 01222026
1/22/2026 COMMITMENT RETURNED BY HSO (LOWDEN) FOR 58 DAYS SERVED ON 1/20/2026 AT 3:00 PM
1/20/2026 BW RETURNED FROM FPD (MOTIL) FTA ARRN W$30.50 SERVICE FEES
1/20/2026 Balance Due Notice Issued
1/20/2026 Desk Review set for 04/20/2026 at 05:00 PM by
1/20/2026 Commitment After Conviction Issued
1/20/2026 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
1/20/2026 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 01/20/2026
1/20/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 545.05A1 - PETTY THEFT
1/20/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 180 Day(s) 2 Credited 120 Suspended
1/20/2026 MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ENTRY Issued
1/20/2026 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 NO CONTEST 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 $300.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 180 Day(s) with 120 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 2 Day(s) days served. 4) No criminal conduct for 2 Year(s).
1/20/2026 Arraignment set for 01/20/2026 at 02:00 PM
1/20/2026 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING was Served on 01/19/2026
1/19/2026 BW (FTA ARRN) SERVED BY FPD
10/23/2025 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
10/16/2025 BW (FTA ARRN) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
10/15/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 10/15/2025. 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).
10/15/2025 JE Continuance Issued
10/15/2025 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
10/15/2025 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
10/15/2025 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 10/15/2025
10/10/2025 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
9/30/2025 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
9/30/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 09/30/2025. 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 10/15/2025 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 10/15/2025 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.
9/30/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
9/30/2025 Arraignment continued to 10/15/2025 at 08:30 AM
9/30/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
9/30/2025 BW (FTA ARRN) RETURNED BY FPD (PRICE) WITH SERVICE $44.50 FEE
9/30/2025 Arraignment set for 09/30/2025 at 02:00 PM
9/30/2025 BW (FTA ARRN) SERVED BY FPD (PRICE)
9/30/2025 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING was Served on 09/29/2025
9/11/2025 MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT DENIED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 09/11/2025 (AND MOTION TO CONVEY)
9/8/2025 Written MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT filed by Defendant on 09/08/2025 (AND MOTION TO CONVEY)
7/7/2025 Written MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT filed by DEFENDANT FROM JAIL on 07/07/2025 (SENECA COUNTY JAIL)
6/10/2025 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
6/5/2025 Written JE - APPOINTMENT OF ACTING JUDGE REGINALD ROUTSON filed by Judge on 06/05/2025
6/5/2025 BW (FTA ARRN) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
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 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).
6/4/2025 JE Continuance Issued
6/4/2025 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
6/4/2025 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
6/4/2025 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 06/04/2025
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, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued until 06/04/2025 at 08:30 AM. 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 Arraignment continued to 06/04/2025 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 05/21/2025
5/14/2025 Arraignment set for 05/21/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202
5/14/2025 Case Filed on 05/14/2025

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