Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00659
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
8/10/2025
Date Filed
8/11/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
HART, TAMMI
Affiant Type
Hancock CO Sheriff
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
MATTHEW ALLEN LOOTENS
Address Line 1
114 N US HIGHWAY 23
Address Line 2
City
FOSTORIA
State
OH
ZIP Code
44830
DLN
DOB
2/19/2007

Financial Information

Total Cost
$372.86
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$372.86

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 202519044 3767.32A LITTERING PROHIBITED M3 NO CONTEST GUILTY 11/19/2025 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202519044
Statute Code
3767.32A
Statute Description
LITTERING PROHIBITED
Degree
M3
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
11/19/2025
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 3/30/2026 9:00:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 1/26/2026 10:30:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial with Judge 11/19/2025 10:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 10/15/2025 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 9/17/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 9/3/2025 8:30:00 AM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
2/11/2026 Case sent to collection agency on 02/11/2026
1/27/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 03/30/2026 at 09:00 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 01/27/2026 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
12/1/2025 RECD FINAL COMPLETION REPORT DEF WORKED THE 2 OF 2 UNITS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
11/19/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 01/26/2026 at 10:30 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 11/19/2025 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
11/19/2025 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
11/19/2025 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 11/19/2025
11/19/2025 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 60 Day(s) 5 Credited 55 Suspended
11/19/2025 Finding of GUILTY entered for 3767.32A - LITTERING PROHIBITED
11/19/2025 Comm Serv Completion Report Issued
11/19/2025 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 LITTERING PROHIBITEDORC/CO 3767.32A, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $150.00 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) Defendant may satisfy 5 Day(s) of Jail by performance of 2 UNIT(S) of COMMUNITY SERVICE. 4) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s).
11/19/2025 COMMUNITY SVC REFERRAL Issued
10/24/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
10/24/2025 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 11/19/2025 at 10:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 10/24/2025
10/15/2025 PT Report Issued
10/15/2025 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 11/05/2025 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.
9/23/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
9/23/2025 Pre-Trial set for 10/15/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 09/23/2025
9/19/2025 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 09/19/2025 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: ALL VIDEO TAPE RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST; ALL AUDIO TAPE RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST ALL TAPE RECORDINGS OF RADIO TRANSMISSION MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MOBILE AND HAND-HELD RADIO TRANSMISSIONS; 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 ALL LOG BOOKS AND OTHER RECORDS RELATING TO RADIO TRANSMISSIONS AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLED MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; AND ALL FIELD NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER
9/15/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 09/15/2025
9/15/2025 Jury Demanded on 09/15/2025 by Attorney
9/15/2025 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
9/15/2025 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/15/2025
9/15/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
9/15/2025 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/15/2025
9/15/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/15/2025
9/15/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/15/2025
9/15/2025 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/15/2025
9/15/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/15/2025
9/3/2025 JE Continuance Issued
9/3/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 09/03/2025. 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 09/17/2025 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 09/17/2025 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.
9/3/2025 Arraignment continued to 09/17/2025 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 09/03/2025
9/3/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
8/20/2025 Arraignment set for 09/03/2025 at 08:30 AM
8/20/2025 DEFT'S COPY OF SUMMONS SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL DELIVERED BY USPS ON 08/16/2025 SIGNED BY JERAMY LOOTENS
8/18/2025 Service For SUMMONS to MATTHEW ALLEN LOOTENS sent via Certified Mail was Perfected on 08/18/2025 Receipt Number 9414814903030614526798
8/12/2025 SUMMONS notice issued to MATTHEW ALLEN LOOTENS via CERTIFIED MAIL 9414814903030614526798 ISSUED FOR SERVICE W/ FEE $8.86
8/12/2025 Service for SUMMONS to MATTHEW ALLEN LOOTENS sent via HSO was Canceled on 08/12/2025
8/11/2025 SUMMONS notice issued to MATTHEW ALLEN LOOTENS via HSO
8/11/2025 Case Filed on 08/11/2025

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