Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00868
Attorney Name
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
10/16/2025
Date Filed
10/20/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
JAMES S WITHROW
Address Line 1
LKA 510 W MAIN CROSS
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
RV953628
DOB
2/22/1983

Financial Information

Total Cost
$1,032.50
Total Paid
$50.00
Total Owed
$982.50

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 202522399 513.12 POSS. DRUG PARAPHERNALIA M4 NO CONTEST GUILTY 1/6/2026 MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202522399
Statute Code
513.12
Statute Description
POSS. DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
Degree
M4
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
1/6/2026
Adjudicated By
MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 3/16/2026 10:00:00 AM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 1/26/2026 10:30:00 AM
Pre-Trial 1/6/2026 2:00:00 PM 3 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 12/30/2025 9:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 12/9/2025 2:00:00 PM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 12/2/2025 1:30:00 PM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 11/12/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 10/29/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 10/20/2025 2:00:00 PM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
2/23/2026 Recvd Final Compliance Report from Focus def has completed treatment or program
2/5/2026 Paid $50.00 receipt# 2026403678 paid by JAMES S WITHROW 864250
1/27/2026 This Day, January 27, 2026 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that DUE TO THE LEVEL 3 FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE COURT WAS CLOSED ON MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026. THE DEFENDANT'S STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING IS THEREFORE CONTINUED TO THE COURTS' FIRST AVAILABLE COURT DATE. NOTICE SHALL BE SENT TO THE DEFENDANTS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS. STEPHANIE M BISHOP
1/27/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 03/16/2026 at 10:00 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 01/27/2026 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
1/13/2026 BW RETURNED FROM FPD (HURLEY) FTA PT W/$21.50 SERVICE FEES
1/9/2026 MOTION FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE TO WORK OFF F&C GRANTED by MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate on 01/09/2026 (DEFENDANT SHALL CONTACT COMPLIANCE OFFICER WITHIN 14 DAYS FOR THE PROCEDURES OF COMMUNITY SERVICE.)
1/7/2026 Written MOTION FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE TO WORK OFF F&C filed by Defendant on 01/07/2026
1/6/2026 Balance Due Notice Issued
1/6/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 01/26/2026 at 10:30 AM
1/6/2026 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
1/6/2026 Program Appt Notification Issued
1/6/2026 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 01/06/2026
1/6/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 513.12 - POSS. DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
1/6/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 10 Credited 20 Suspended
1/6/2026 MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ENTRY Issued
1/6/2026 STAR Referral Issued
1/6/2026 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.Parties hereby consent to this matter being heard by the Magistrates. Parties Hereby waive any rights to object to the Magistrates decision. A Party shall not assign or appeal the Court's adoption of a factual finding or legal conclusion unless the party has filed objections pursuant to Rule 17 of the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY of POSS. DRUG PARAPHERNALIAORC/CO 513.12, 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) Credit for 5 Day(s) days served. 4) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s). 5) Defendant shall attend the STAR program at the next regularly scheduled date. Upon completion, the Defendant shall receive 5 Day(s) of jail credit.
1/5/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
1/5/2026 Pre-Trial set for 01/06/2026 at 02:00 PM in room 3 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG DEFT CURRENTLY INCARCERATED, HEARING TO BE HELD BY VIDEO WITH HCJC
1/5/2026 BW (FTA PRE-TRIAL) SERVED BY FPD ( HURLEY)
1/5/2026 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING was Served on 01/04/2026
1/2/2026 BW (FTA PRE-TRIAL) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
12/31/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 12/31/2025. 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 $439.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
12/31/2025 JE Continuance Issued
12/31/2025 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
12/31/2025 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
12/31/2025 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 12/31/2025
12/30/2025 PT Report Issued
12/30/2025 Recommendation: Neither the Defendant nor Counsel appeared at Pre-Trial. Bench Warrant will issue.
12/9/2025 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
12/9/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
12/9/2025 Pre-Trial set for 12/30/2025 at 09:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
12/9/2025 TC Judgment Entry Issued
12/9/2025 Judgment This Day, December 09, 2025 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THIS MATTER COMES BEFORE THE COURT AFTER THE DEFENDANT FAILED TO APPEAR FOR A PRETRIAL HEARING. THE COURT INQUIRED OF THE DEFENDANT WHY HE DID NOT APPEAR. THE DEFENDANT INDICATED THAT HE HAD REACHED OUT TO THE PUBLIC DEFENDER AND FILLED OUT AN APPLICATION FOR THEIR ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT THIS MATTER BE RESCHEDULED FOR A NEW PRETRIAL DATE. DEFENDANT SHOULD CONTACT THE PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE IF HE DESIRES THEIR ASSISTANCE. THE DEFENDANT SHALL BE RELEASED ON AN O.R. BOND AND SERVED HIS NEW HEARING DATE PRIOR TO RELEASE. MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate
12/8/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
12/8/2025 Pre-Trial set for 12/09/2025 at 02:00 PM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG IN JAIL- TO BE SEEN DURING JAIL HEARINGS
12/5/2025 BW RETURNED FROM FPD (SCHROEDER) FTA PT W/$21.00 SERVICE FEES
12/5/2025 BW (FTA PRE TRIAL) SERVED BY FPD (SCHROEDER)
12/5/2025 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING was Served on 12/04/2025
12/3/2025 DEFT'S COPY OF ASSIGNMENT NOTICE RETURNED BY USPS FROM 510 W MAIN CROSS ST FINDLAY OH STATING RETURN TO SENDER; ATTEMPTED NOT KNOWN; UNABLE TO FORWARD
12/3/2025 BW (FTA PRE TRIAL) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
12/2/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 12/02/2025. 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 $393.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
12/2/2025 JE Continuance Issued
12/2/2025 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
12/2/2025 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
12/2/2025 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 12/02/2025
12/2/2025 PT Report Issued
12/2/2025 Recommendation: Neither the Defendant nor Counsel appeared at Pre-Trial. Bench Warrant will issue.
11/12/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
11/12/2025 Pre-Trial set for 12/02/2025 at 01:30 PM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
11/12/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 11/12/2025
11/12/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 11/12/2025. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant waived his right to counsel and entered a plea of NOT GUILTY.Further, the defendant requested this matter be set for a pre-trial conference, pursuant to criminal rule 17.1.It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued and scheduled for a pre-trial conference, and that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(e).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.
11/12/2025 JE Continuance Issued
10/29/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 10/29/2025. 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 11/12/2025 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 11/12/2025 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.
10/29/2025 JE Continuance Issued
10/29/2025 Arraignment continued to 11/12/2025 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 10/29/2025
10/20/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
10/20/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 10/20/2025. 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 OR BOND , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.
10/20/2025 Arraignment continued to 10/29/2025 at 08:30 AM
10/20/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
10/20/2025 Arraignment set for 10/20/2025 at 02:00 PM
10/20/2025 Service for SUMMONS to JAMES S WITHROW sent via BAILIFF was Personal on 10/20/2025 WITH $11.00 FEE
10/20/2025 SUMMONS notice issued to JAMES S WITHROW via BAILIFF
10/20/2025 Case Filed on 10/20/2025

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