| 12/1/2025 |
Commitment Pending Hearing Issued |
| 12/1/2025 |
NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed |
| 12/1/2025 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 12/01/2025. 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 12/10/2025 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 12/10/2025 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 CASH OR SURETY in the amount of $1500.00, 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.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case. NO CONTACT WITH SCOTT HIGHSMITH AND DANIEL MARTINES. STAY AWAY AND DO NOT ENTER 708 N MAIN ST., FINDLAY, OH. |
| 12/1/2025 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 12/1/2025 |
Arraignment continued to 12/10/2025 at 08:30 AM |
| 12/1/2025 |
WARRANT ON COMPLAINT RETURNED BY BLF (SMITH) W/ SERV FEE $ 21 EA TOTAL $42.00 BOTH A AND B COUNT |
| 12/1/2025 |
WARRANT ON COMPLAINT ISSUED TO BLF (SMITH) FOR SERVICE BOTH AND B COUNT |
| 12/1/2025 |
JUDGMENT ENTRY – DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE
This matter came on this NOVEMBER day of 30, 2025, for a determination of probable cause concerning the arrest of the Defendant for a charge of ASSAULT M1 537.03A, a violation of Findlay City Ordinance. Upon consideration of the available evidence, the Court finds that there exists probable cause to believe that said Defendant committed the offense(s) specified.
It is therefore ORDERED that said defendant be brought to the Court for arraignment at the earliest available opportunity.
It is further ORDERED that Bond be set as follows:
Cash, Surety or Property Bond in the amount of $1500.00 10% Cash NOT allowed
CONDITIONS OF RELEASE:
Must be fitted with a * PRIOR to being released. Defendant is responsible for any fees associated with the monitor device(s) and must report to the probation department as directed.
NO CONTACT OF ANY KIND with SCOTT O HIGHSMITH OR DANIEL MARTINEZ .
OTHER: STAY AWAY FROM AND DO NOT ENTER 708 N MAIN ST, FINDLAY,OH 45840
THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON WEDENSDAY, DECEMBER 3 2025 AT 8:30AM . FAILURE TO ABIDE BY CONDITIONS AND/OR FAILURE TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT CAN RESULT IN THE BOND BEING REVOKED AND/OR A WARRANT BEING ISSUED.
SIGNED BY STEPHANIE M. BISHOP
ARRESTING AGENCY : FINDLAY POLICE DEPARTMENT |
| 12/1/2025 |
Arraignment set for 12/01/2025 at 02:00 PM in room 202 |
| 12/1/2025 |
Case Filed on 12/01/2025 |