Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00837
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
10/3/2025
Date Filed
10/8/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
JOSHUA D THOMPSON
Address Line 1
424 SANTEE AVE
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
RR717102
DOB
4/25/1981

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 202521288 513.04A POSSESS DRUG INSTRUMENT M2
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202521288
Statute Code
513.04A
Statute Description
POSSESS DRUG INSTRUMENT
Degree
M2
Plea
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Pre-Trial with Judge 2/25/2026 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Continued 1/7/2026 10:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 11/12/2025 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 10/22/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 10/15/2025 2:00:00 PM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
1/6/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
1/6/2026 Pre-Trial with Judge continued to 02/25/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
1/6/2026 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PRETRIAL WITH COURT GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 01/06/2026 (THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON JANUARY 5, 2026, ON THE MOTION TO CONTINUE. UPON REVIEW OF SAID MOTION AND FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THIS MOTION BE GRANTED. BE IT SO ORDERED. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72.)
1/5/2026 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PRETRIAL WITH COURT filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 01/05/2026
11/19/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
11/19/2025 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 01/07/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 11/19/2025
10/24/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
10/24/2025 Pre-Trial set for 11/12/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 10/24/2025
10/22/2025 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 10/22/2025 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
10/22/2025 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
10/22/2025 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/22/2025
10/22/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/22/2025
10/22/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/22/2025
10/22/2025 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/22/2025
10/22/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/22/2025
10/22/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
10/22/2025 Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/22/2025
10/15/2025 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
10/15/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
10/15/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 10/15/2025. 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 10/22/2025 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 10/22/2025 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.No possession of drug paraphernalia or drug abuse instruments.The Defendant shall immediately report to the Clerk of Court to be scheduled for fingerprinting in compliance with ORC 109.60. The Defendant shall be fingerprinted within 24 hours of this Order.
10/15/2025 Arraignment continued to 10/22/2025 at 08:30 AM
10/15/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
10/15/2025 Arraignment set for 10/15/2025 at 02:00 PM
10/15/2025 Service for SUMMONS to JOSHUA D THOMPSON sent via FINDLAY PD was Personal on 10/15/2025 W/ SERV FEE $ 21.00 RETURNED BY BLF (SMITH)
10/9/2025 SUMMONS notice issued to JOSHUA D THOMPSON via FINDLAY PD
10/8/2025 Case Filed on 10/08/2025

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