| 9/11/2026 |
Warrant Block Sent to BMV |
| 9/3/2026 |
BW (FTA STAT CONF HRG) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE |
| 9/1/2026 |
Status Conf Bench Warrant Issued |
| 9/1/2026 |
CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $250.00 |
| 9/1/2026 |
Warrant issued for FTA FOR STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING on 09/01/2026 |
| 7/15/2026 |
RECD FINAL COMPLETION REPORT DEF WORKED THE 1 OF 1 UNIT OF COMMUNITY SERVICE |
| 7/1/2026 |
PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued |
| 7/1/2026 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/31/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 7/1/2026 |
Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 5 Credited 25 Suspended |
| 7/1/2026 |
Sentence was edited for FALSIFICATION on 07/01/2026 |
| 7/1/2026 |
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.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY of FALSIFICATIONORC/CO 525.02A3, 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 1 UNIT(S) of COMMUNITY SERVICE.
4) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s). |
| 7/1/2026 |
Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 07/01/2026 |
| 7/1/2026 |
Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Year(s) 5 Credited 25 Suspended |
| 7/1/2026 |
Finding of GUILTY entered for 525.02A3 - FALSIFICATION |
| 7/1/2026 |
Comm Serv Completion Report Issued |
| 7/1/2026 |
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.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY of FALSIFICATIONORC/CO 525.02A3, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 30 Year(s) with 25 Year(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 Year(s) of Jail by performance of 1 UNIT(S) of COMMUNITY SERVICE.
4) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s). |
| 7/1/2026 |
COMMUNITY SVC REFERRAL Issued |
| 6/9/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 6/9/2026 |
Plea set for 07/01/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 6/3/2026 |
PT Report Issued |
| 6/3/2026 |
Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 06/24/2026 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. |
| 5/11/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 5/11/2026 |
Pre-Trial set for 06/03/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 05/11/2026 |
| 5/8/2026 |
MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 05/08/2026
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; EMAIL PROS /DEFT ATTY
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| 5/7/2026 |
Jury Demanded on 05/06/2026 by Attorney |
| 5/7/2026 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 05/06/2026 |
| 5/6/2026 |
JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case |
| 5/6/2026 |
Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/06/2026 |
| 5/6/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/06/2026 |
| 5/6/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/06/2026 |
| 5/6/2026 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/06/2026 |
| 5/6/2026 |
Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/06/2026 |
| 5/6/2026 |
PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance |
| 5/6/2026 |
Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/06/2026 |
| 4/29/2026 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 04/29/2026. 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 05/13/2026 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 05/13/2026 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). |
| 4/29/2026 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 4/29/2026 |
Arraignment continued to 05/13/2026 at 08:30 AM |
| 4/21/2026 |
Arraignment set for 04/29/2026 at 08:30 AM |
| 4/21/2026 |
SUMMONS ISSUED BY CERTIFIED MAIL TO DEFT ERICA ROSS DELIVERED BY USPS ON 04/10/2026 |
| 4/14/2026 |
Service For SUMMONS to ERICA LYNN ROSS sent via Certified Mail was Perfected on 04/14/2026 Receipt Number 9414814903030614566350 |
| 4/3/2026 |
SUMMONS notice issued to ERICA LYNN ROSS via CERTIFIED MAIL 9414814903030614566350 WITH $8.86 FEE |
| 4/3/2026 |
Service for SUMMONS to ERICA LYNN ROSS sent via FINDLAY PD was RECALLED on 04/02/2026 |
| 1/13/2026 |
Plea of NO PLEA entered on 01/13/2026 |
| 1/13/2026 |
Finding of UNAVAILABLE entered for 525.02A3 - FALSIFICATION |
| 11/25/2025 |
SUMMONS notice issued to ERICA LYNN ROSS via FINDLAY PD |
| 11/25/2025 |
Service for SUMMONS to SANDUSKY COUNTY SHERIFF sent via REGULAR MAIL was Failed on 11/21/2025 Failure Reason: UNABLE TO SERVE W/ $11.74 FEE |
| 11/5/2025 |
SUMMONS notice issued to SANDUSKY COUNTY SHERIFF for personal service via REGULAR MAIL |
| 8/20/2025 |
DEFT'S COPY OF SUMMONS ISSUED BY CERTIFIED MAIL RETURNED BY USPS FROM 314 N OHIO STREET, FREMONT, OH 43420 STATING RETURN TO SENDER, UNCLAIMED, UNABLE TO FORWARD |
| 8/18/2025 |
Service For SUMMONS to ERICA LYNN ROSS sent via Certified Mail Failed on 08/18/2025 Receipt Number 9414814903030614523636 |
| 7/25/2025 |
SUMMONS notice issued to ERICA LYNN ROSS via CERTIFIED MAIL 9414814903030614523636 W/ CERT FEE $ 8.86 |
| 7/25/2025 |
Case Filed on 07/25/2025 |