| 10/23/2026 |
MOTION MOOT by MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate on 10/23/2026 (MOTION FOR EXTENSION TO PAY RESTITUTION)
MOTION MOOT. DEFENDANT HAS PAID RESTITUTION IN FULL |
| 10/22/2026 |
Paid $222.22 receipt# 2026434177 paid by CURRIOSITY A STANFIELD |
| 10/22/2026 |
Written MOTION filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/22/2026 (MOTION FOR EXTENSION TO PAY RESTITUTION) |
| 10/20/2026 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 10/26/2026 at 10:30 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 10/20/2026 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG |
| 10/19/2026 |
Written MOTION filed by DEFENDANT BY FAX on 10/19/2026 (FOR EXTENSION TO PAY RESTITUTION.) |
| 10/19/2026 |
MOTION DENIED by MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate on 10/19/2026 |
| 9/8/2026 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 10/12/2026 at 10:00 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 09/08/2026 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 9/8/2026 |
Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference. |
| 7/31/2026 |
Case sent to BCI&I on 07312026 |
| 7/23/2026 |
RETURNED SUBP FOR ZACHARY RHODES SERVED BY BLF (SMITH) ON 07/21/2026 W/ FEE $20.50 |
| 7/22/2026 |
PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued |
| 7/22/2026 |
STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/17/2026 at 10:00 AM |
| 7/22/2026 |
NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed |
| 7/22/2026 |
CCNO Commitment - City Issued |
| 7/22/2026 |
CANCELLED Jury Trial for 08/06/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 07/01/2026 |
| 7/22/2026 |
Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 07/22/2026 |
| 7/22/2026 |
Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 180 Day(s) 160 Suspended |
| 7/22/2026 |
Finding of GUILTY entered for 545.05A1 - PETTY THEFT |
| 7/22/2026 |
Order for Restitution Issued |
| 7/22/2026 |
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.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY of PETTY THEFTORC/CO 545.05A1, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 180 Day(s) with 160 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) No criminal conduct for 2 Year(s).4) Defendant shall make restitution in the amount of $222.22 by 10/22/2026 to the victim. |
| 7/20/2026 |
SUBP FOR ZACHARY RHODES FILED BY PROS OFFICE ISSUED TO BLF FOR SERVICE |
| 7/20/2026 |
RETURNED SUBP FOR ZACHARY RHODES FAILED BY BLF (SMITH) W/ FEE $6.00 |
| 7/14/2026 |
RETURNED SUBP FOR OFFICER LAFFERTY SERVED BY BLF (SMITH) W/ SERV FEE $ 7.00 |
| 7/14/2026 |
SUBP FOR ZACHARY RHODES FILED BY PROS ISSUED TO BLF (SMITH) FILED ON 07/13/2026 |
| 7/14/2026 |
SUBP FOR OFFICER LAFFERTY FILED BY PROS OFFICE ISSUED TO BLF (SMITH) FILED 07/13/2026 |
| 7/1/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 7/1/2026 |
Jury Trial set for 08/06/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 07/01/2026 |
| 7/1/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 7/1/2026 |
Pre-Trial with Judge set for 07/22/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 07/01/2026 JURY TRIAL SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 6, 2026 |
| 7/1/2026 |
TC Judgment Entry Issued |
| 7/1/2026 |
Judgment This Day, July 01, 2026 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that This matter comes before the Court for a pretrial with the Judge. Prosecutor Vajskop appeared on behalf of the City of Findlay and Defendant appeared with Attorney Maekask. The parties have not resolved the cases. All of cases shall be set for another pretrial with the Judge on July 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Case #25-CRB-01042 shall be set for Jury Trial on August 6, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Based upon a review of the record and that this matter is scheduled for a Jury Trial, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED as follows:
1. Both parties shall file with the Court any proposed instructions for the Jury on or before the date of the Final Pre-Trial with the Court. Each party shall include specific references to all relevant portions of the Ohio Jury Instructions (OJI) and, if not included in OJI, specific references to relevant case law supporting the requested instruction(s). Additionally, counsel shall provide the Court with electronic media containing the proposed instructions in a format compatible with Microsoft Word. The media shall be delivered to room 208 of Findlay Municipal Court.
2. There will be one (1) Alternate Juror for the Jury trial.
3. All pre-trial motions shall be filed not later than 7 days before the scheduled Jury Trial date.
4. Any party intending to present digital exhibits shall confer with a Judicial Assistant no later than 7 days before the scheduled Jury Trial date to verify that the format and medium being presented is compatible and safe to use with the system provided by the Court.
5. The Clerk of Courts shall cause a copy of this Entry to be served upon the parties or their counsel of record.
STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE |
| 6/24/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 6/24/2026 |
Pre-Trial with Judge set for 07/01/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 06/24/2026 |
| 6/24/2026 |
MOTION TO VACATE MOOT by THOMAS J MCDERMOTT MAGISTRATE on 06/24/2026 (MOOT. NOT SET FOR A PLEA. RESCHEUDLE CASES FOR PRETRIAL WITH JUDGE) |
| 6/23/2026 |
Written MOTION TO VACATE filed by Defendant's Attorney on 06/23/2026 |
| 6/3/2026 |
PT Report Issued |
| 6/3/2026 |
Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 06/24/2026 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. |
| 5/14/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 5/14/2026 |
Pre-Trial set for 06/03/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 05/14/2026 |
| 5/14/2026 |
CANCELLED Plea for 05/27/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 04/22/2026 |
| 5/14/2026 |
MOTION TO VACATE PLEA AND SET FOR SECOND PRETRIAL GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 05/14/2026 (THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON MAY 13, 2026, ON THE MOTION TO VACATE. 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, ET SEQ) |
| 5/13/2026 |
Written MOTION TO VACATE PLEA AND SET FOR SECOND PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/13/2026 |
| 4/22/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 4/22/2026 |
Plea set for 05/27/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 04/22/2026 |
| 4/22/2026 |
Supplemental Disposition Issued |
| 4/22/2026 |
This Day, April 22, 2026 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 WITH THE JUDGE. PROSECUTOR VAJSKOP APPEARED ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF FINDLAY AND ATTORNEY MAEKASK APPEARED ON BEHALF OF THE DEFENDANT. MR. MAEKASK REQUESTED THAT THE CASE BE SET FOR A PLEA. SET FOR PLEA. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PURSUANT TO ORC 2945.72. XC PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE AND ATTORNEY MAEKASK. STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE |
| 4/21/2026 |
Written MOTION filed by Defendant's Attorney on 04/21/2026 (MOTION TO EXCUSE DEFENDANT FROM PRETRIAL WITH COURT) (JUDGMENT ENTRY. THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON APRIL 20. 2026 ON THE MOTION TO EXCUSE THE DEFENDANT FROM THE PRETRIAL WITH THE COURT. UPON REVIEW OF SAID MOTION AND FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THIS MOTION BE GRANTED. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72. BE IT SO ORDERED. S/JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP) |
| 4/21/2026 |
MOTION GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 04/21/2026 (MOTION TO EXCUSE DEFENDANT FROM PRETRIAL WITH COURT) (JUDGMENT ENTRY. THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON APRIL 20. 2026 ON THE MOTION TO EXCUSE THE DEFENDANT FROM THE PRETRIAL WITH THE COURT. UPON REVIEW OF SAID MOTION AND FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THIS MOTION BE GRANTED. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72. BE IT SO ORDERED. S/JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP) |
| 3/19/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 3/19/2026 |
Pre-Trial with Judge set for 04/22/2026 at 03:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 03/19/2026 |
| 2/25/2026 |
PT Report Issued |
| 2/25/2026 |
Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 03/18/2026 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. |
| 2/3/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 2/3/2026 |
SECOND PRETRIAL set for 02/25/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 02/03/2026 |
| 1/21/2026 |
PT Report Issued |
| 1/21/2026 |
Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 02/11/2026 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. |
| 1/2/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 1/2/2026 |
Pre-Trial set for 01/21/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 01/02/2026 |
| 12/31/2025 |
MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 12/31/2025UPON 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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| 12/30/2025 |
Jury Demanded on 12/30/2025 by Attorney |
| 12/30/2025 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 12/30/2025 |
| 12/30/2025 |
JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case |
| 12/30/2025 |
Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/30/2025 |
| 12/30/2025 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/30/2025 |
| 12/30/2025 |
Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/30/2025 |
| 12/30/2025 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/30/2025 |
| 12/30/2025 |
Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/30/2025 |
| 12/30/2025 |
PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance |
| 12/30/2025 |
Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/30/2025 |
| 12/18/2025 |
DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 12/17/2025 at 10:29 AM FILED BY FPD |
| 12/17/2025 |
Finger Print Requirements Issued |
| 12/17/2025 |
Finger Print Return Issued |
| 12/17/2025 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 12/17/2025. 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 12/31/2025 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 12/31/2025 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 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. STAY AWAY FROM AND DO NOT ENTER ANY WALMART STORES |
| 12/17/2025 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 12/17/2025 |
Arraignment continued to 12/31/2025 at 08:30 AM |
| 12/17/2025 |
PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued |
| 12/11/2025 |
Service for SUMMONS to CURRIOSITY A STANFIELD sent via FINDLAY PD was Personal on 12/11/2025 W/ $12.50 FEE |
| 12/9/2025 |
SUMMONS notice issued to CURRIOSITY A STANFIELD via FINDLAY PD |
| 12/9/2025 |
Arraignment set for 12/17/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202 |
| 12/9/2025 |
Case Filed on 12/09/2025 |