Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00371
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
5/8/2025
Date Filed
5/15/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
AARON JUSTICE MILLER
Address Line 1
250 1/2 W SOUTH STREET
Address Line 2
City
FOSTORIA
State
OH
ZIP Code
44830
DLN
TM531543
DOB
10/5/1992

Financial Information

Total Cost
$938.00
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$938.00

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 20259681 545.05A3 PETTY THEFT M1 NO CONTEST GUILTY 12/3/2025 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
1
Citation Number
20259681
Statute Code
545.05A3
Statute Description
PETTY THEFT
Degree
M1
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
12/3/2025
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 3/23/2026 10:00:00 AM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 2/2/2026 9:30:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial with Judge 12/3/2025 2:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial with Judge 10/22/2025 10:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial with Judge 9/17/2025 9:30:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
SECOND PRETRIAL 7/30/2025 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 6/25/2025 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 6/18/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 6/4/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 5/21/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
3/25/2026 Status Conf Bench Warrant Issued
3/25/2026 CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $250.00
3/25/2026 Warrant issued for FTA FOR STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING on 03/25/2026
3/9/2026 Case sent to collection agency on 03/09/2026
2/5/2026 Supplemental Disposition Issued
2/5/2026 PAYMENT AGREEMENT W/ SANCTIONS Issued
2/5/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 03/23/2026 at 10:00 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
2/5/2026 This Day, February 05, 2026 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that IT COMES TO THE COURT ATTENTION THE DEFENDANT FAILED TO APPEAR FOR HIS STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING ON 2/2/26. AFTER FURTHER REVIEW THE DEFENDANT ALSO HAD A 5 DAY CCNO COMMITMENT THAT BEGAN AT THE SAME TIME AS HIS STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING. AS SUCH THE COURT WILL CONTINUE THE STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING FOR 3/23/2026. NOTICE SHALL BE SENT TO THE DEFENDANTS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS. ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE
2/2/2026 COMMITMENT RETURNED BY CCNO (GRIFFITH) ON 2-2-26 AT 0930HRS FOR 5 DAYS JAIL
1/15/2026 CCNO Commitment - City Issued
1/15/2026 Supplemental Disposition Issued
1/15/2026 This Day, January 15, 2026 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that The defendant was scheduled for a commitment in this case on 1/19/2026, which is a scheduled government holiday. The CCNO bus does not pick up offenders from our Court on holidays. The defendant was contacted and agreed to report on 2/2/2026 at 9:30am for his scheduled 5-day commitment in this case. STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE
12/22/2025 Case sent to BCI&I on 12222025
12/3/2025 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
12/3/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 02/02/2026 at 09:30 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
12/3/2025 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
12/3/2025 CCNO Commitment - City Issued
12/3/2025 CANCELLED Jury Trial for 12/18/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 10/27/2025
12/3/2025 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 12/03/2025
12/3/2025 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 60 Day(s) 55 Suspended
12/3/2025 Finding of GUILTY entered for 545.05A3 - PETTY THEFT
12/3/2025 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 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.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY of PETTY THEFTORC/CO 545.05A3, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 60 Day(s) with 55 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) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s).
11/14/2025 SUBP FOR OFFICER FLICK AND AYLISSA SHOEMAKER RETURNED BY BLF WITH SERVICE $14.00 FEE
11/13/2025 TC Judgment Entry Issued
11/13/2025 Judgment This Day, November 13, 2025 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that This matter comes before the Court as a result of a Jury Trial having been scheduled for December 18, 2025. Based upon a review of the record and that this matter is scheduled for a Jury Trial, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED as follows: 1. Both parties shall file with the Court any proposed instructions for the Jury on or before the date of the Final Pre-Trial with the Court. Each party shall include specific references to all relevant portions of the Ohio Jury Instructions (OJI) and, if not included in OJI, specific references to relevant case law supporting the requested instruction(s). Additionally, counsel shall provide the Court with electronic media containing the proposed instructions in a format compatible with Microsoft Word. The media shall be delivered to room 208 of Findlay Municipal Court. 2. There will be one (1) Alternate Juror for the Jury trial. 3. All pre-trial motions shall be filed not later than 7 days before the scheduled Jury Trial date. 4. Any party intending to present digital exhibits shall confer with a Judicial Assistant no later than 7 days before the schedule Jury Trial date to verify that the format and medium being presented is compatible and safe to use with the system provided by the Court. 5. The Clerk of Courts shall cause a copy of this Entry to be served upon the parties or their counsel of record. STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE
11/12/2025 SUBP FOR OFFICER FLICK AND AYLISSA SHOEMAKER FILED BY PROS OFFICE ISSUED TO BLF FOR SERVICE
10/27/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
10/27/2025 Jury Trial set for 12/18/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 10/27/2025
10/27/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
10/27/2025 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 12/03/2025 at 02:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 10/27/2025 JURY TRIAL IS SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 18, 2025
10/22/2025 Supplemental Disposition Issued
10/22/2025 This Day, October 22, 2025 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that PROS VAJSKOPF AND DEF ATTY MAEKASK MET WITH THE COURT TO DISCUSS THE DEFENDANT'S CASE. DEF DOES NOT WANT TO ACCEPT RECOMMENDATION FROM PROS. SET FOR JURY TRIAL WITH FINAL PRETRIAL CONF. PRIOR TO TRIAL. SO ORDERED. STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE
9/23/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
9/23/2025 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 10/22/2025 at 10:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
9/18/2025 BW (NEVER ISSUED TO AGENCY) FTA PTWJ
9/18/2025 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING Canceled On 09/18/2025
9/18/2025 MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 09/18/2025 (THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2025, ON THE MOTION TO WITHDRAW WARRANT. UPON REVIEW OF SAID MOTION AND FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THIS MOTION BE GRANTED. BE IT SO ORDERED.)
9/18/2025 Written MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT filed by Defendant's Attorney on 09/18/2025
9/17/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 09/17/2025. 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).
9/17/2025 JE Continuance Issued
9/17/2025 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
9/17/2025 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
9/17/2025 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 09/17/2025
8/22/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
8/22/2025 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 09/17/2025 at 09:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 08/22/2025
7/30/2025 PT Report Issued
7/30/2025 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 08/20/2025 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.
7/2/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/2/2025 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 07/30/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 07/02/2025
6/25/2025 PT Report Issued
6/25/2025 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 07/16/2025 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.
6/12/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
6/12/2025 Pre-Trial set for 06/25/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
6/6/2025 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 06/06/2025 ORDER 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 TAPE 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 SEBSEQUENT 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 RECORNDINGS 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 RADIO TRANSMISSION AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLED MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; AND 6. ALL FIELD NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER. BE IT SO ORDERED JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP CC; PROS OFFICE; DEFT ATTY VIA EMAIL
6/5/2025 Written JE - APPOINTMENT OF ACTING JUDGE REGINALD ROUTSON filed by Judge on 06/05/2025
6/5/2025 Jury Demanded on 06/05/2025 by Attorney
6/5/2025 Right to speedy trial waived by defendant on 06/05/2025
6/5/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 06/05/2025
6/5/2025 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
6/5/2025 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/05/2025
6/5/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/05/2025
6/5/2025 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/05/2025
6/5/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/05/2025
6/5/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
6/5/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/05/2025
6/5/2025 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/05/2025
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 06/18/2025 at 08:30 AM. 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 Arraignment continued to 06/18/2025 at 08:30 AM
5/21/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 05/21/2025. 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 06/04/2025 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 06/04/2025 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.
5/21/2025 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
5/21/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
5/15/2025 Arraignment set for 05/21/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202
5/15/2025 Case Filed on 05/15/2025

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