Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00675
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
8/16/2025
Date Filed
8/18/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
DAVID GARCIA-BENNETT
Address Line 1
11815 TWP RD 145
Address Line 2
APT 308
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
DOB
12/7/1996

Financial Information

Total Cost
$485.00
Total Paid
$160.00
Total Owed
$325.00

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 2517527 525.07A OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS M2 NO CONTEST GUILTY 10/22/2025 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
1
Citation Number
2517527
Statute Code
525.07A
Statute Description
OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS
Degree
M2
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
10/22/2025
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 3/23/2026 9:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 12/22/2025 9:30:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Plea 10/22/2025 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 9/24/2025 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 9/3/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 8/18/2025 2:00:00 PM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
3/20/2026 WEB PAYMENT Paid $60.00 receipt# 2026408795 paid by DAVID GARCIA-BENNETT
2/9/2026 WEB PAYMENT Paid $20.00 receipt# 2026403808 paid by DAVID GARCIA-BENNETT
1/7/2026 WEB PAYMENT Paid $20.00 receipt# 2026400598 paid by DAVID GARCIA-BENNETT
12/22/2025 PAYMENT AGREEMENT W/ SANCTIONS Issued
12/22/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 03/23/2026 at 09:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
12/22/2025 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
12/8/2025 WEB PAYMENT Paid $20.00 receipt# 2025438359 paid by DAVID GARCIA-BENNETT
11/25/2025 RECD FINAL COMPLETION REPORT DEF WORKED THE 4 OF 4 UNITS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
11/21/2025 MOTION FOR EXTENSION ON COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 11/21/2025 (DEFENDANT SHALL COMPLETE HIS COMMUNITY SERVICE WITHIN 3 WEEKS. DEFENDANT TO CONTACT COMPLIANCE TO SCHEDULE HIS UNIT.)
11/20/2025 Written MOTION FOR EXTENSION ON COMMUNITY SERVICE filed by Defendant on 11/20/2025
11/4/2025 WEB PAYMENT Paid $20.00 receipt# 2025434524 paid by DAVID GARCIA-BENNETT
10/22/2025 Paid $20.00 receipt# 2025433315 paid by DAVID GARCIA-BENNETT 022431
10/22/2025 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
10/22/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 12/22/2025 at 09:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
10/22/2025 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 10/22/2025
10/22/2025 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 10 Credited 20 Suspended
10/22/2025 Finding of GUILTY entered for 525.07A - OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS
10/22/2025 Comm Serv Completion Report Issued
10/22/2025 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 OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESSORC/CO 525.07A, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 30 Day(s) with 20 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 10 Day(s) of Jail by performance of 4 UNIT(S) of COMMUNITY SERVICE. 4) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s).
10/22/2025 COMMUNITY SVC REFERRAL Issued
10/7/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
10/7/2025 Plea set for 10/22/2025 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 10/07/2025
9/24/2025 PT Report Issued
9/24/2025 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 10/15/2025 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.
9/3/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
9/3/2025 Pre-Trial set for 09/24/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 09/03/2025
9/2/2025 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 09/02/2025 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
8/29/2025 Jury Demanded on 08/28/2025 by Attorney
8/29/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 08/28/2025
8/29/2025 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
8/29/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
8/28/2025 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/28/2025
8/28/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/28/2025
8/28/2025 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/28/2025
8/28/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/28/2025
8/28/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/28/2025
8/28/2025 Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/28/2025
8/18/2025 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
8/18/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 08/18/2025. 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 09/03/2025 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 09/03/2025 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.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case. MUST APPEAR AT ALL FUTURE COURT HEARINGS AND APPEAR ON TIME
8/18/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
8/18/2025 Arraignment continued to 09/03/2025 at 08:30 AM
8/18/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
8/18/2025 RETURN OF WARRANT ON COMPLAINT SERVED BY THE BLF W/ $21.00 SERVICE FEES
8/18/2025 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT ISSUED TO THE BLF FOR SERVICE
8/18/2025 Arraignment set for 08/18/2025 at 02:00 PM in room 202
8/18/2025 Case Filed on 08/18/2025

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