| 6/8/2026 |
TC Judgment Entry Issued |
| 6/8/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 6/8/2026 |
Jury Trial set for 07/02/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 6/8/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 6/8/2026 |
Pre-Trial with Judge set for 06/17/2026 at 02:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP JURY TRIAL SCHEDULED FOR JULY 2, 2026 |
| 6/8/2026 |
Plea modification entry. Defendant appeared-request for continuance granted. Other: Mr Maekask to advise the Court on or before 6-8-2026 as to what to set the case for. Time tolled per ORC 2945.72. s/Judge Stephanie M Bishop |
| 6/8/2026 |
Judgment This Day, June 08, 2026 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that This matter comes before the Court as a result of a Jury Trial having been scheduled for July 2, 2026. Based upon a review of the record and that this matter is scheduled for a Jury Trial, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED as follows:
1. Both parties shall file with the Court any proposed instructions for the Jury on or before the date of the Final Pre-Trial with the Court. Each party shall include specific references to all relevant portions of the Ohio Jury Instructions (OJI) and, if not included in OJI, specific references to relevant case law supporting the requested instruction(s). Additionally, counsel shall provide the Court with electronic media containing the proposed instructions in a format compatible with Microsoft Word. The media shall be delivered to room 208 of Findlay Municipal Court.
2. There will be one (1) Alternate Juror for the Jury trial.
3. All pre-trial motions shall be filed not later than 7 days before the scheduled Jury Trial date.
4. Any party intending to present digital exhibits shall confer with a Judicial Assistant no later than 7 days before the schedule Jury Trial date to verify that the format and medium being presented is compatible and safe to use with the system provided by the Court.
5. The Clerk of Courts shall cause a copy of this Entry to be served upon the parties or their counsel of record.
STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE |
| 4/29/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 4/29/2026 |
Plea continued to 06/03/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 4/29/2026 |
Plea modification entry. Defendant appeared-request for continuance granted. Reason: Watch body cam footage. Reset for Plea: Judicial Assistant to set in about 30 days. Time tolled per ORC 2945.72(H). s/ Judge Stephanie M Bishop |
| 3/23/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 3/23/2026 |
Plea set for 04/29/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 03/23/2026 |
| 3/19/2026 |
Warrant for FTA CR HEARING Canceled On 03/19/2026 (NEVER ISSUED TO AGENCY) |
| 3/19/2026 |
Written MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT filed by Defendant's Attorney on 03/19/2026 (THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON MARCH 19, 2026, ON THE MOTION TO WITHDRAW WARRANT. UPON REVIEW OF SAID MOTION AND FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THIS MOTION BE GRANTED. SET FOR PLEA. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72, ET SEQ. BE IT SO ORDERED.) |
| 3/19/2026 |
MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 03/19/2026 (THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON MARCH 19, 2026, ON THE MOTION TO WITHDRAW WARRANT. UPON REVIEW OF SAID MOTION AND FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THIS MOTION BE GRANTED. SET FOR PLEA. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72, ET SEQ. BE IT SO ORDERED.) |
| 3/18/2026 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 03/18/2026. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED that a Bench Warrant for the Defendant's arrest over a cash or surety bond in the amount of $2500.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D). |
| 3/18/2026 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 3/18/2026 |
BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed |
| 3/18/2026 |
CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued |
| 3/18/2026 |
Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 03/18/2026 |
| 3/18/2026 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 03/18/2026. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED that a Bench Warrant for the Defendant's arrest over a cash or surety bond in the amount of $500.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D). |
| 2/6/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 2/6/2026 |
Pre-Trial with Judge set for 03/18/2026 at 02:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 02/06/2026 |
| 1/7/2026 |
PT Report Issued |
| 1/7/2026 |
Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 01/28/2026 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. |
| 12/17/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 12/17/2025 |
SECOND PRETRIAL set for 01/07/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 12/17/2025 |
| 11/19/2025 |
PT Report Issued |
| 11/19/2025 |
Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 12/10/2025 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. |
| 10/29/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 10/29/2025 |
Pre-Trial set for 11/19/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 10/29/2025 |
| 10/29/2025 |
MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 10/29/2025 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)
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| 10/28/2025 |
Jury Demanded on 10/28/2025 by Attorney |
| 10/28/2025 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 10/28/2025 |
| 10/28/2025 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 10/28/2025 |
| 10/28/2025 |
JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case |
| 10/28/2025 |
Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/28/2025 |
| 10/28/2025 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/28/2025 |
| 10/28/2025 |
Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/28/2025 |
| 10/28/2025 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/28/2025 |
| 10/28/2025 |
Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/28/2025 |
| 10/28/2025 |
Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/28/2025 |
| 10/28/2025 |
PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance |
| 10/22/2025 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 10/22/2025. 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 10/29/2025 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 10/29/2025 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. |
| 10/22/2025 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 10/22/2025 |
Arraignment continued to 10/29/2025 at 08:30 AM |
| 10/8/2025 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 10/08/2025. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant requested a continuance to seek the advice of counsel. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this case be continued to 10/22/2025 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(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. |
| 10/8/2025 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 10/8/2025 |
Arraignment continued to 10/22/2025 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 10/08/2025 |
| 9/25/2025 |
Program Appt Notification Issued |
| 9/25/2025 |
WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued |
| 9/25/2025 |
WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued |
| 9/25/2025 |
MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued |
| 9/25/2025 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 09/25/2025. 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 10/08/2025 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 10/08/2025 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.Placed on Pre-trial Supervision: Must report to the Probation department immediately after court. Defendant is subject to any additional conditions deemed appropriate by the Court and Probation Department.The Defendant is ordered to remain away from the alleged victim, the victim's place of employment, or any other place the alleged victim may be found, during the pendency of this action.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case. NO CONTACT WITH JOSIE KILLION. STAY AWAY AND DO NOT ENTER 736 COLLEGE ST., FINDLAY. |
| 9/25/2025 |
Arraignment continued to 10/08/2025 at 08:30 AM |
| 9/25/2025 |
PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued |
| 9/25/2025 |
WARRANT ON COMPLAINT RETURNED BY BLF W/ SERV FEE $42.00 (BOTH A& B) |
| 9/25/2025 |
WARRANT ON COMPLAINT ISSUED TO BLF (SMITH ) FOR SERVICES (BOTH A & B) |
| 9/25/2025 |
Arraignment set for 09/25/2025 at 10:30 AM in room 202 |
| 9/25/2025 |
Case Filed on 09/25/2025 |