Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00998
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
11/16/2025
Date Filed
11/26/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
DUANE FRANCIS STEWART
Address Line 1
20370 STATE ROUTE 12
Address Line 2
City
FOSTORIA
State
OH
ZIP Code
44830
DLN
RT389492
DOB
10/8/1979

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 202524464 545.05A PETTY THEFT M1 NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202524464
Statute Code
545.05A
Statute Description
PETTY THEFT
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Pre-Trial 1/7/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 12/17/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 12/4/2025 8:30:00 AM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
12/11/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
12/11/2025 Pre-Trial set for 01/07/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 12/11/2025
12/11/2025 REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 12/11/2025 (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))
12/10/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 12/10/2025
12/10/2025 Jury Demanded on 12/10/2025 by Attorney
12/10/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/10/2025
12/10/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/10/2025
12/10/2025 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/10/2025
12/10/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/10/2025
12/10/2025 Written REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/10/2025
12/10/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
12/10/2025 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/10/2025
12/5/2025 DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 12/4/2025 AT 11:14 AM FILED BY FPD
12/4/2025 Finger Print Return Issued
12/4/2025 Finger Print Requirements Issued
12/4/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
12/4/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 12/04/2025. 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 12/17/2025 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 12/17/2025 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.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.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. NO CONTACT MENARDS
12/4/2025 Arraignment continued to 12/17/2025 at 08:30 AM
12/4/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
12/4/2025 Arraignment changed to 12/04/2025 at 08:30 AM
12/2/2025 Arraignment set for 12/10/2025 at 08:30 AM
12/2/2025 Service for SUMMONS to DUANE FRANCIS STEWART sent via BAILIFF was Residence on 12/01/2025 W/ $19.50 FEE
11/26/2025 SUMMONS notice issued to DUANE FRANCIS STEWART via BAILIFF
11/26/2025 Case Filed on 11/26/2025

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