Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00575
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
7/18/2025
Date Filed
7/22/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SCHIMMOELLER, JOHN
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
MICHAEL SCOTT MITCHELL
Address Line 1
422 OHIO AVE
Address Line 2
City
FOSTORIA
State
OH
ZIP Code
44830
DLN
TE684280
DOB
6/3/1989

Financial Information

Total Cost
$901.00
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$901.00

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 2515242 545.05A1 PETTY THEFT M1 NO CONTEST GUILTY 4/15/2026 THOMAS J MCDERMOTT
2 2515242 545.06D VEHICLE TRESPASS M4 NO CONTEST GUILTY 4/15/2026 THOMAS J MCDERMOTT
Count Number
1
Citation Number
2515242
Statute Code
545.05A1
Statute Description
PETTY THEFT
Degree
M1
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
4/15/2026
Adjudicated By
THOMAS J MCDERMOTT
Count Number
2
Citation Number
2515242
Statute Code
545.06D
Statute Description
VEHICLE TRESPASS
Degree
M4
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
4/15/2026
Adjudicated By
THOMAS J MCDERMOTT

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Revocation 10/15/2026 10:00:00 AM 3 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Revocation 8/5/2026 10:00:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Continued 6/11/2026 10:00:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial with Judge 4/15/2026 10:00:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial with Judge 3/11/2026 3:00:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial with Judge 2/4/2026 2:00:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial with Judge 12/10/2025 2:00:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
SECOND PRETRIAL 10/1/2025 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 8/13/2025 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 7/30/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
9/16/2026 Motion MOTION FOR FURLOUGH DENIED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 09/15/2026
9/15/2026 Written MOTION FOR FURLOUGH filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/15/2026
8/26/2026 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
8/26/2026 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
8/24/2026 BW (FTA NON-COMPLIANCE PROBATION (CT A&B) RETURNED BY FPD (VANSKYOCK) W/ SERVICE $40.00
8/24/2026 Probation Violation Commit Issued
8/24/2026 Probation Violation Commit Issued
8/24/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
8/24/2026 Revocation set for 10/15/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 3 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
8/24/2026 BW SERVED BY FPD (VANSKYOCK) NON-COMPLIANCE (CT A&B) PROBATION
8/24/2026 Warrant for NON COMPLIANCE - PROBATION was Served on 08/23/2026
8/24/2026 Warrant for NON COMPLIANCE - PROBATION was Served on 08/23/2026
8/5/2026 Supplemental Disposition Issued
8/5/2026 This Day, August 05, 2026 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THIS MATTER WAS SCHEDULED BEFORE THE COURT TODAY FOR A PROBATION REVOCATION HEARING. THE DEFENDANT FAILED TO APPEAR. THE COURT NOTES THAT WARRANTS HAVE ALREADY BEEN ISSUED FOR THE DEFENDANT AS A RESULT OF OTHER ALLEGED VIOLATIONS THAT HAVE TRANSPIRED PRIOR TO THE HEARING. THOSE WARRANTS SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT AND THE REVOCATION HEARING SHALL BE RESCHEDULED ONCE THE DEFENDANT HAS BEEN SERVED WITH THE WARRANTS. ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE
8/4/2026 Case sent to collection agency on 08/04/2026
6/26/2026 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
6/26/2026 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
6/17/2026 BW (NON COMPLIANCE-PROBATION NO BOND SET-HEARING REQUIRED) B COUNT ISSUED TO FPD
6/17/2026 BW (NON COMPLIANCE-PROBATION NO BOND SET-HEARING REQUIRED) A COUNT ISSUED TO FPD
6/16/2026 PROBATION ABSCONDER ENTRY Issued
6/16/2026 PROBATION WARRANT Issued
6/16/2026 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
6/16/2026 Warrant issued for NON COMPLIANCE - PROBATION on 06/16/2026
6/16/2026 PROBATION ABSCONDER ENTRY Issued
6/16/2026 PROBATION WARRANT Issued
6/16/2026 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
6/16/2026 Warrant issued for NON COMPLIANCE - PROBATION on 06/16/2026
6/10/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
6/10/2026 Revocation continued to 08/05/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
6/4/2026 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
6/4/2026 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
6/3/2026 Supplemental Disposition Issued
6/3/2026 This Day, June 03, 2026 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that This matter comes before the Court by way of Probation Officer Glick. He notifies the Court, Defendant Michael S. Mitchell is currently incarcerated at the Hancock County Justice Center (HCJC), pending a Revocation hearing. He recommends the Defendant be released from the HCJC, on June 4, 2026 at 9:00am. He further recommends the Revocation hearing scheduled for June 11, 2026 at 10:00am be continued for approximately 60 days, to allow the Defendant time to come back in compliance with the terms of his probation. The Recommendation is well taken. Therefore, it is the order of the Court that the Defendant shall be released from the HCJC on June 4, 2026 at 9:00am. The Revocation hearing scheduled for June 11, 2026 at 10:00am shall be continued for approximately 60 days, to monitor the Defendants compliance with Probation. The defendants' probationary term shall continue as previously ordered. Be it so ordered. ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE
5/11/2026 BW (NON COMP-PROB) RETURNED BY FPD (PAUGH) WITH SERVICE $20.00 FEE
5/11/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
5/11/2026 Revocation set for 06/11/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
5/11/2026 Warrant for NON COMPLIANCE - PROBATION was Served on 05/08/2026
5/8/2026 BW (NON COMP-PROB) SERVED BY FPD (PAUGH)
5/7/2026 BW (NON COMPLIANCE-PROBATION) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE (NO BOND)
5/6/2026 MOTION DENIED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 05/06/2026
5/5/2026 PROBATION ABSCONDER ENTRY Issued
5/5/2026 PROBATION WARRANT Issued
5/5/2026 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
5/5/2026 Warrant issued for NON COMPLIANCE - PROBATION on 05/05/2026
5/5/2026 NON-COMPLIANCE REPORT ISSUED BY PROBATION
4/30/2026 Written MOTION FOR SENTENCE RECONSIDERATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/30/2026
4/28/2026 Case sent to BCI&I on 04282026
4/28/2026 Case sent to BCI&I on 04282026
4/16/2026 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
4/15/2026 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
4/15/2026 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
4/15/2026 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 04/15/2026
4/15/2026 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 04/15/2026
4/15/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 30 Suspended
4/15/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 545.06D - VEHICLE TRESPASS
4/15/2026 MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ENTRY Issued
4/15/2026 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 VEHICLE TRESPASSORC/CO 545.06D, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 30 Day(s) with 30 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 2 Year(s).4) Defendant shall be placed on probation for 2 Year(s).
4/15/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 90 Day(s) 90 Suspended
4/15/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 545.05A1 - PETTY THEFT
4/15/2026 MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ENTRY Issued
4/15/2026 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 $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 90 Day(s) with 90 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 2 Year(s).4) Defendant shall be placed on probation for 2 Year(s).
4/1/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
4/1/2026 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 04/15/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 04/01/2026
4/1/2026 RETURNED BW (FTA PTWJ) SERVED BY BLF (SMITH) W/ NO FEE
4/1/2026 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING was Served on 04/01/2026
3/26/2026 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
3/13/2026 BW (FTA PTWJ) ISSUED TO (FPD) FOR SERVICE
3/12/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 03/12/2026. 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 $1000.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
3/12/2026 JE Continuance Issued
3/12/2026 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
3/12/2026 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
3/12/2026 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 03/12/2026
2/19/2026 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
2/17/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
2/17/2026 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 03/11/2026 at 03:00 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
2/17/2026 BW FTA PTWJ RETURNED BY FPD (RECALLED)
2/13/2026 BW RECALLED WITH FPD (JESS) FTA PTWJ
2/13/2026 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING Recalled On 02/13/2026
2/13/2026 BW RECALL - FINDLAY PD Issued
2/13/2026 MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 02/13/2026 JUDGMENT ENTRY FILED THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON FEBRUARY 12, 2026, 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.
2/12/2026 Written MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/12/2026
2/11/2026 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
2/5/2026 BW (FTA PTWJ) ISSUED TO (FPD) FOR SERVICE
2/4/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 02/04/2026. 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 $1000.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
2/4/2026 JE Continuance Issued
2/4/2026 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
2/4/2026 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
2/4/2026 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 02/04/2026
12/15/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
12/15/2025 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 02/04/2026 at 02:00 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 12/15/2025
12/12/2025 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PRETRIAL WITH COURT GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 12/12/2025 JUDGMENT ENTRY FILED THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON DECEMBER 11, 2025, ON THE MOTION TO CONTINUE. UPON REVIEW OF SAID MOTION AND FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THIS MOTION BE GRANTED. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72 ET SEQ. BE IT SO ORDERED.
12/11/2025 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PRETRIAL WITH COURT filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/11/2025
10/29/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
10/29/2025 Pre-Trial with Judge changed to 12/10/2025 at 02:00 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
10/29/2025 MOTION TO VACATE PLEA AND SET FOR SECOND PRETRIAL GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 10/29/2025 (THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON OCTOBER 27, 2025, ON THE MOTION TO VACATE. UPON REVIEW OF SAID MOTION AND FOR GOOD SHOWN, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THIS MOTION BE GRANTED. BE IT SO ORDERED, SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72, ET SEQ)
10/27/2025 Written MOTION TO VACATE PLEA AND SET FOR SECOND PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/27/2025
10/23/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
10/23/2025 Plea set for 11/05/2025 at 01:30 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
9/10/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
9/10/2025 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 10/01/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 09/10/2025
7/24/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/24/2025 Pre-Trial set for 08/13/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
7/23/2025 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 07/23/2025 (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))
7/22/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 07/22/2025
7/22/2025 Jury Demanded on 07/22/2025 by Attorney
7/22/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 07/22/2025
7/22/2025 JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case
7/22/2025 WAIVER OF APPEARANCE filed by Defendant's Attorney on 07/22/2025
7/22/2025 WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 07/22/2025
7/22/2025 REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 07/22/2025
7/22/2025 DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by Defendant's Attorney on 07/22/2025
7/22/2025 DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 07/22/2025
7/22/2025 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by Defendant's Attorney on 07/22/2025
7/22/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
7/22/2025 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by Defendant's Attorney on 07/22/2025
7/22/2025 Case Filed on 07/22/2025
7/22/2025 Arraignment set for 07/30/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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