Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00381
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
5/16/2025
Date Filed
5/19/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
DWAN B WARD
Address Line 1
UNKNOWN
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
DOB
7/29/1972

Financial Information

Total Cost
$1,508.00
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$1,508.00

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 202510366 545.05A1 PETTY THEFT M1 NO CONTEST GUILTY 5/27/2025 MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202510366
Statute Code
545.05A1
Statute Description
PETTY THEFT
Degree
M1
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
5/27/2025
Adjudicated By
MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 9/15/2025 10:30:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 7/28/2025 10:30:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 5/27/2025 2:00:00 PM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 5/19/2025 2:00:00 PM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
9/25/2025 BW (FTA STAT CONF HRG CR) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
9/24/2025 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
9/19/2025 FTA STATUS CONFERENCE CR Issued
9/19/2025 Warrant issued for FTA STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING CR on 09/19/2025
9/12/2025 Case sent to collection agency on 09/12/2025
8/21/2025 DEFT'S COPY OF BALANCE DUE REMINDER RETURNED BY THE USPS FROM 510 W MAIN CROSS ST FINDLAY OH STATING RETURN TO SENDER; ATTEMPTED NOT KNOWN; UNABLE TO FORWARD
8/8/2025 BW CR (FTA STATUS CONF) RETURNED BY FPD (RECALLED)
8/7/2025 Balance Due Notice Issued
8/7/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 09/15/2025 at 10:30 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
8/7/2025 BW RECALLED WITH FPD (ROESCH) FTA STAT CONF HRG CR
8/7/2025 BW RECALL - FINDLAY PD Issued
8/7/2025 Warrant for FTA STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING CR Recalled On 08/07/2025
8/7/2025 MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT GRANTED by MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate on 08/07/2025 (MOTION GRANTED. BENCH WARRANT RECALLED. CLERK SHALL RESCHEDULE STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING.)
8/5/2025 Written MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT filed by DEFENDANT BY FAX on 08/05/2025
8/1/2025 BW (FTA STAT CONF HRG CR) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
7/31/2025 FTA STATUS CONFERENCE CR Issued
7/31/2025 Warrant issued for FTA STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING CR on 07/31/2025
5/27/2025 Balance Due Notice Issued
5/27/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 07/28/2025 at 10:30 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
5/27/2025 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
5/27/2025 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 05/27/2025
5/27/2025 MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ENTRY Issued
5/27/2025 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 11 Credited 19 Suspended
5/27/2025 Finding of GUILTY entered for 545.05A1 - PETTY THEFT
5/27/2025 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.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 19 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 11 Day(s) days served. 4) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s).
5/27/2025 REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 05/27/2025 (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))
5/23/2025 Jury Demanded on 05/23/2025 by Attorney
5/23/2025 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/23/2025
5/23/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/23/2025
5/23/2025 Written REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/23/2025
5/23/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
5/23/2025 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/23/2025
5/23/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/23/2025
5/23/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/23/2025
5/19/2025 Commitment Pending Hearing Issued
5/19/2025 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
5/19/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
5/19/2025 Pre-Trial set for 05/27/2025 at 02:00 PM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG DEFT IS CURRENTLY INCARCERATED, HEARING WILL BE CONDUCTED BY VIDEO UNLESS AN ATTORNEY APPEARS ON BEHALF OF THE DEFENDANT. IF DEFENDANT POSTS BOND, HE SHALL APPEAR ON THE SCHEDULED TIME, UNLESS HE HAS AN ATTORNEY APPEAR ON HIS BEHALF.
5/19/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
5/19/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 05/19/2025. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant waived his right to counsel and entered a plea of NOT GUILTY.Further, the defendant requested this matter be set for a pre-trial conference, pursuant to criminal rule 17.1.It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued and scheduled for a pre-trial conference, and that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(e).It is further ordered that the defendant be released upon signing/posting of CASH OR SURETY in the amount of $1500.00, and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.
5/19/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 05/19/2025
5/19/2025 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT RETURNED BY BLF (SMITH) WITH SERV $21.00 FEE
5/19/2025 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT ISSUED TO BLF FOR SERVICE
5/19/2025 IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF FINDLAY, OHIO : PLAINTIFF, : CASE NO. ____25crb00381_________ : -vs- : JUDGMENT ENTRY – DETERMINATION : OF PROBABLE CAUSE _________DWAN WARD____________ : DEFENDANT. : This matter came on this 18___ day of _____MAY___, 2025_, for a determination of probable cause concerning the arrest of the Defendant for a charge of __PETTY THEFT (M1) 545.05A1____________, a violation of § ___FINDLAY CODIFIED ORDINANCE_____. Upon consideration of the available evidence, the Court finds that there exists probable cause to believe that said Defendant committed the offense 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 $1500.00 10% CASH NOT ALLOWED CONDITIONS OF RELEASE: OTHER: DO NOT ENTER WALMART STORES IN FINDLAY, OHIO THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON __WEDNESDAY MAY 21____, 2025 AT __8:30AM__. 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. ___STEPHANIE M BISHOP ______ ______05/18/2025_____ JUDGE, FINDLAY MUNICIPAL COURT DATE Arresting Agency: ____FPD_____________
5/19/2025 Case Filed on 05/19/2025
5/19/2025 Arraignment set for 05/19/2025 at 02:00 PM in room 202

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