| 2/4/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 2/4/2026 |
Pre-Trial set for 02/25/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 02/04/2026 |
| 2/4/2026 |
MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 02/04/2026
ORDER
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:
ALL VIDEO TAPE RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST;
ALL AUDIO TAPE RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST
ALL TAPE RECORDINGS OF RADIO TRANSMISSION MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MOBILE AND HAND-HELD RADIO TRANSMISSIONS;
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
ALL LOG BOOKS AND OTHER RECORDS RELATING TO RADIO TRANSMISSIONS AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLED MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; AND
ALL FIELD NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER
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| 2/2/2026 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/02/2026 |
| 2/2/2026 |
Jury Demanded on 02/02/2026 by Attorney |
| 2/2/2026 |
JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case |
| 2/2/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/02/2026 |
| 2/2/2026 |
Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/02/2026 |
| 2/2/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/02/2026 |
| 2/2/2026 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/02/2026 |
| 2/2/2026 |
PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance |
| 2/2/2026 |
Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/02/2026 |
| 2/2/2026 |
Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/02/2026 |
| 1/28/2026 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 01/28/2026. 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 02/11/2026 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 02/11/2026 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.BOND AND CONDITIONS OF BOND CONTINUED AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED. |
| 1/28/2026 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 1/28/2026 |
Arraignment continued to 02/11/2026 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 01/28/2026 |
| 1/15/2026 |
DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 1/14/2026 AT 10:40 AM FILED BY FPD |
| 1/14/2026 |
Finger Print Return Issued |
| 1/14/2026 |
Finger Print Requirements Issued |
| 1/14/2026 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 01/14/2026. 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 01/28/2026 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 01/28/2026 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. |
| 1/14/2026 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 1/14/2026 |
Arraignment continued to 01/28/2026 at 08:30 AM |
| 1/14/2026 |
PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued |
| 1/7/2026 |
Arraignment continued to 01/14/2026 at 08:30 AM |
| 1/7/2026 |
Service for SUMMONS to NICHOLAS A SLEASMAN sent via FINDLAY PD was Personal on 01/06/2026 W/ $12.50 FEE |
| 12/16/2025 |
SUMMONS notice issued to NICHOLAS A SLEASMAN via FINDLAY PD |
| 12/16/2025 |
Case Filed on 12/16/2025 |
| 12/16/2025 |
Arraignment set for 12/31/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202 |