| 12/8/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 12/8/2025 |
Pre-Trial with Judge set for 01/21/2026 at 02:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 12/08/2025 |
| 11/6/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 11/6/2025 |
SECOND PRETRIAL set for 12/03/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 11/06/2025 |
| 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. |
| 10/6/2025 |
Supplemental Disposition Issued |
| 10/6/2025 |
This Day, October 06, 2025 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 Claflin. On 9/5/25 the defendant was in jail for Vandalism, Obstructing Official Business and Resisting Arrest. A Judgement Entry - Determination of Probable Cause ordered the defendant, among other things to report to the Hancock County Common Pleas Court for Pre-Trial on the Vandalism charge. The Hancock County Prosecutor's Office declined to pursue the Vandalism Charge. Officer Claflin met with the defendant who was concerned that he was in violation of this bond condition. It is recommended that the order be terminated as the Vandalism charge is not being pursued. The recommendation is well taken and the order for Pre-Trial with Hancock County Common Pleas Court is terminated. STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE |
| 9/17/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 9/17/2025 |
Pre-Trial set for 10/15/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 09/17/2025 |
| 9/12/2025 |
MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 09/12/2025 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 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 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 RADIO TRANSMISSIONS AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLED MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; AND 6. ALL FIELD NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER. BE IT SO ORDERED. (COPY TO PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE) |
| 9/9/2025 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 09/09/2025 |
| 9/9/2025 |
Jury Demanded on 09/09/2025 by Attorney |
| 9/9/2025 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 09/09/2025 |
| 9/9/2025 |
JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case |
| 9/9/2025 |
Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/09/2025 |
| 9/9/2025 |
Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/09/2025 |
| 9/9/2025 |
Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/09/2025 |
| 9/9/2025 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/09/2025 |
| 9/9/2025 |
Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/09/2025 |
| 9/9/2025 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/09/2025 |
| 9/9/2025 |
PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance |
| 9/8/2025 |
MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued |
| 9/8/2025 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 09/08/2025. 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 09/24/2025 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 09/24/2025 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. |
| 9/8/2025 |
Arraignment continued to 09/24/2025 at 08:30 AM |
| 9/8/2025 |
BOND NOTIFICATION SIGNED BY SOKE BAIL BONDS |
| 9/8/2025 |
Posted bond, paid $25.00 receipt#2025103982 paid by CODY G HELMS |
| 9/8/2025 |
CASH BOND Bond Set for $25.00 |
| 9/8/2025 |
Posted bond, paid $0.00 receipt#2025103981 paid by SOKE BAIL BONDS |
| 9/8/2025 |
CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $3000.00 |
| 9/8/2025 |
JUDGMENT ENTRY – DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE
This matter came on this 5TH day of SEPTEMBER 2025, for a determination of probable cause concerning the arrest of the Defendant for a charge of VANDALISM (F5) 2909.05, OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS (M2) 525.07; RESISTING ARREST (M2) 525.09, 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 $3,000 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.
Placed on Pre-Trial Supervision: Must report immediately to the following agency by 9:00 a.m. the next business day following his/her release from custody. Defendant is subject to any additional conditions deemed appropriate by the Court and supervising department:
Hancock County Common Pleas Court Probation Department located at 514 S. Main St., Findlay, OH
THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 2025 AT 1:30P. 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
ARRESTING AGENCY : FINDLAY POLICE DEPARTMENT
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| 9/8/2025 |
Case Filed on 09/08/2025 |
| 9/8/2025 |
Arraignment set for 09/08/2025 at 01:30 PM in room 202 |