Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00730
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
8/28/2025
Date Filed
9/2/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
MARSHALL, DOUG
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
KEVIN A POTTS
Address Line 1
902 EAST SOUTH ST
Address Line 2
City
NORTH BALTIMORE
State
OH
ZIP Code
45872
DLN
TY374013
DOB
3/28/1985

Financial Information

Please contact the court for information.

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
1 513.12C1F1 POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA M4 NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
Statute Code
513.12C1F1
Statute Description
POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA
Degree
M4
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
SECOND PRETRIAL 1/7/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 11/4/2025 2:00:00 PM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 10/15/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 10/1/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 9/17/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 9/2/2025 2:00:00 PM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
11/20/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
11/20/2025 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 01/07/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 11/20/2025
10/13/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
10/13/2025 Pre-Trial set for 11/04/2025 at 02:00 PM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 10/13/2025
10/10/2025 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 10/10/2025 (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:)
10/9/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 10/09/2025
10/9/2025 Right to speedy trial waived by defendant on 10/09/2025
10/9/2025 Jury Demanded on 10/09/2025 by Attorney
10/9/2025 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
10/9/2025 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/09/2025
10/9/2025 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/09/2025
10/9/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/09/2025
10/9/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/09/2025
10/9/2025 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/09/2025
10/9/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/09/2025
10/9/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
10/1/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 10/01/2025. 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 10/15/2025 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 10/15/2025 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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.BOND AND CONDITIONS OF BOND CONTINUED AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED.
10/1/2025 JE Continuance Issued
10/1/2025 Arraignment continued to 10/15/2025 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 10/01/2025
9/17/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 09/17/2025. The Defendant was late for arraignment.The Defendant requested a continuance to seek the advice of counsel. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this case be continued to 10/01/2025 at 08:30 AM so the Defendant may consult with an attorney. with the conditions of Bond To Continue - Bond and conditions of bond continued as previously established.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).It is further ordered that the defendant be released upon signing/posting of BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.BOND AND CONDITIONS OF BOND CONTINUED AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED.
9/17/2025 JE Continuance Issued
9/17/2025 Arraignment continued to 10/01/2025 at 08:30 AM
9/17/2025 Arraignment set for 09/17/2025 at 08:30 AM
9/2/2025 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
9/2/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 09/02/2025. 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.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case.
9/2/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
9/2/2025 Arraignment continued to 09/17/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202
9/2/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
9/2/2025 JUDGMENT ENTRY – DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE This matter came on this 29 day of August, 2025, for a determination of probable cause concerning the arrest of the Defendant for a charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M-4) 513.12, a violation of Findlay City Ordinance. Upon consideration of the available evidence, the Court finds that there exists probable cause to believe that said Defendant committed the offense(s) 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 $500.00 10% Cash NOT allowed CONDITIONS OF RELEASE: NO consumption/possession of any alcohol and/or drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case. The defendant is subject to random testing by the Court to verify compliance while the case is pending. OTHER: No possession of drug paraphernalia or dug abuse instruments THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 AT 8:30 A.M. 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. SIGNED BY JUDGE STEPHANIE M. BISHOP
9/2/2025 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT RETURNED BY BAILIFF (MARSHALL) - WITH $21.00 FEE
9/2/2025 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT ISSUED TO BAILIFF FOR SERVICE
9/2/2025 Case Filed on 09/02/2025
9/2/2025 Arraignment set for 09/02/2025 at 02:00 PM in room 202

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