| 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. |
| 12/16/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 12/16/2025 |
SECOND PRETRIAL set for 01/07/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 12/8/2025 |
MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 12/08/2025 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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| 12/4/2025 |
Jury Demanded on 12/04/2025 by Attorney |
| 12/4/2025 |
Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/04/2025 |
| 12/4/2025 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/04/2025 |
| 12/4/2025 |
Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/04/2025 |
| 12/4/2025 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/04/2025 |
| 12/4/2025 |
PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance |
| 12/4/2025 |
Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/04/2025 |
| 12/4/2025 |
Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/04/2025 |
| 12/3/2025 |
WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued |
| 12/3/2025 |
JOINT CONSENT ENTRY REGARDING BOND
THIS MATTER COMES BEFORE THIS COURT ON THE ISSUE OF JOINT CONSENT ENTRY FILED BY PROSECUTION AND DEFENSE TO RELEASE THE DEFENDANT ON AN OWN RECOGNIZANCE BOND. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THE DEFENDANT ON THE ABOVE CAPTIONED CASES SHALL RECEIVE AN OWN RECOGNIZANCE BOND. UPON HIS RELEASE, HE WILL RESIDE AT THE CITY MISSION IN FINDLAY, OHIO. HE WILL HAVE NO CONTACT WITH THE ALLEGED VICTIMS IN THIS CASE, AND HE WILL COMPLY WITH ANY AND ALL ORDERS GIVEN TO HIM WHILE ON PRE-TRIAL SUPERVISION.
SIGNED BY JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 12/2/2025 |
NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed |
| 12/2/2025 |
Commitment Pending Hearing Issued |
| 12/2/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 12/2/2025 |
Pre-Trial continued to 12/09/2025 at 03:45 PM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 12/2/2025 |
TC Judgment Entry Issued |
| 12/2/2025 |
Judgment This Day, December 02, 2025 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THE COURT FOR A PRETRIAL. THE DEFENDANT APPEARED BEFORE THE COURT BY VIDEO THROUGH THE HANCOCK COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER. ALSO PRESENT IN COURT WAS ASSISTANT LAW DIRECTOR MARSHALL FINELLI. THE DEFENDANT INIDCATED TO THE COURT THAT HE WOULD LIKE A CONTINUANCE TO SEEK COUNSEL. HE STATED THAT HE HAD REACHED OUT TO THE PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE TODAY AND WAS ADVISED TO REQUEST THE CONTINUANCE. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT THIS MATTER BE CONTINUED FOR A NEW PRETRIAL. BOND IS CONTINUED AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED. MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate |
| 11/25/2025 |
Program Appt Notification Issued |
| 11/25/2025 |
NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed |
| 11/25/2025 |
Commitment Pending Hearing Issued |
| 11/25/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 11/25/2025 |
Pre-Trial set for 12/02/2025 at 10:45 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 11/25/2025 |
MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued |
| 11/25/2025 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 11/25/2025. 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 CASH OR SURETY in the amount of $1500.00, 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 VALERIE, WALTERS, KAYLA WALTERS, KELLY WALTERS, AND TAYSHAWN SUMAN. STAY AWAY AND DO NOT ENTER 420 STERLING HILL DR. MUST ABIDE BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ANY PROTECTION ORDERS IN PLACE. MAY RETRIEVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE PRESENCE OF A PEACE OFFICER. |
| 11/25/2025 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 11/25/2025 |
| 11/25/2025 |
WARRANT ON COMPLAINT SERVED BY THE BLF W/$21.00 SERVICE FEES |
| 11/25/2025 |
WARRANT ON COMPLAINT ISSUED TO THE BLF FOR SERVICE |
| 11/25/2025 |
Arraignment set for 11/25/2025 at 02:00 PM in room 202 |
| 11/25/2025 |
Case Filed on 11/25/2025 |