Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB01069
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
12/11/2025
Date Filed
12/16/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
DAVID J TURNER
Address Line 1
703 H ST
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
VB121768
DOB
9/4/1993

Financial Information

Total Cost
$25.00
Total Paid
$25.00
Total Owed
$0.00

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 202526363 513.04A POSSESS DRUG ABUSE INSTRUMENTS M2 NO PLEA NOLLED 6/10/2026 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202526363
Statute Code
513.04A
Statute Description
POSSESS DRUG ABUSE INSTRUMENTS
Degree
M2
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
NOLLED
Finding Date
6/10/2026
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Pre-Trial 6/3/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 4/29/2026 8:30:00 AM
Arraignment 4/24/2026 10:30:00 AM
Arraignment 2/18/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 2/4/2026 8:30:00 AM
Arraignment 1/14/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 12/31/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
6/10/2026 CASH BOND Bond# disbursed ($25.00 applied,$0.00 returned, $0.00 transferred, $0.00 forfeited) receipt# 2026418557
6/10/2026 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 06/10/2026
6/10/2026 Finding of NOLLED entered for 513.04A - POSSESS DRUG ABUSE INSTRUMENTS
6/10/2026 NOLLE PROSEQUI GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 06/10/2026 THIS DATE CAME THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF LAW ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF FINDLAY, FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, TO-WIT: FELONY INDICTED OUT OF SAME SET OF FACTS (SEE ATTACHED) WITH LEAVE OF COURT, ENTERED A NOLLE PROSEQUI ON THE ABOVE AFFIDAVIT. SO ORDERED.
6/10/2026 Written NOLLE PROSEQUI filed by Prosecutor on 06/10/2026
5/15/2026 CANCELLED SURETY DEMAND/SHOW CAUSE for 06/18/2026 at 10:30 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
5/13/2026 BW (FTA ARRN) RETURNED BY FPD (RECALLED)
5/12/2026 TC Judgment Entry Issued
5/12/2026 Judgment This Day, May 12, 2026 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THIS MATTER COMES BEFORE THE COURT TODAY TO ADDRESS THE SURETY DEMAND THAT WAS ORDERED ON MAY 5, 2026. THE DEFENDANT HAS SINCE OBTAINED COUNSEL AND THE WARRANT HAS BEEN LIFTED. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT THE SURETY DEMAND BE WITHDRAWN, THE HEARING ON 6/18/26 IS VACATED AND SOKE BAIL BONDS SHALL BE REINSTATED AS SURETY ON THIS CASE. CC: SOKE BAIL BONDS. STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE
5/11/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
5/11/2026 Pre-Trial set for 06/03/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 05/11/2026
5/8/2026 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 05/08/2026 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: 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 SEBSEQUENT 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 RECORNDINGS 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 TRANSMISSION AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLED MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; AND 6. ALL FIELD NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER. BE IT SO ORDERED JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP CC PROS OFFICE; DEFT ATTY EMAIL
5/8/2026 BW RECALL - FINDLAY PD Issued
5/8/2026 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING Recalled On 05/08/2026
5/8/2026 MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 05/08/2026 (THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON MAY 5, 2026, ON THE MOTION TO WITHDRAW WARRANT. 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.)
5/7/2026 Written MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/07/2026
5/7/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 05/06/2026
5/7/2026 Jury Demanded on 05/06/2026 by Attorney
5/6/2026 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
5/6/2026 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/06/2026
5/6/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/06/2026
5/6/2026 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/06/2026
5/6/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/06/2026
5/6/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/06/2026
5/6/2026 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
5/6/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/06/2026
5/5/2026 IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF FINDLAY, OHIO CITY OF FINDLAY : : CASE NO. 25-CRB-01069 PLAINTIFF, : -vs- : : ORDER DAVID J. TURNER : FORFEITURE OF BOND : FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR DEFENDANT. : (ORC 2937.35-36) - - - This case came on for a hearing on April 29, 2026 and the Defendant failed to appear. As a result of Defendant's failure to appear in this cause, it is hereby ORDERED that a Bench Warrant issue for his arrest with bond set at $1500.00 cash or surety. It is further ORDERED that the surety bond of $1,000.00 posted by Soke Bail Bonds (Power #AC25-123371), be declared forfeited because of the Defendant's failure to appear. It is further ORDERED that notice of said forfeiture be served upon said Surety via ordinary mail, and that a show cause hearing as to why judgment should not be entered is to be set on JUNE 18, 2026 at 10:30 AM. If the surety produces said Defendant or pays the cash bond by cashier’s check or money order prior the hearing then the hearing will be vacated. __________________________________ ALAN D. HACKENBERG, JUDGE FINDLAY MUNICIPAL COURT PROOF OF SERVICE This entry has been served on the following attorneys of record, or parties, either by placing a copy of same in their Municipal Court box or mailing a copy to their address of record this 4TH day of MAY, 2026, SOKE BAIL BONDS, 108 E. FRONT ST., FINDLAY, OH 45840; ROCHE SURETY AND CASUALTY CO, 4107 N HIMES AVE, SECOND FLOOR, TAMPA, FL 33607; and DAVID J. TURNER, 703 H ST., FINDLAY, OH 45840. _________________ CLERK/DEPUTY CLERK
5/5/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
5/5/2026 SURETY DEMAND/SHOW CAUSE set for 06/18/2026 at 10:30 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
5/5/2026 BW (FTA ARRN) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
5/4/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 05/04/2026. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED that a Bench Warrant for the Defendant's arrest over a cash or surety bond in the amount of $1500.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
5/4/2026 JE Continuance Issued
5/4/2026 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
5/4/2026 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
5/4/2026 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 05/04/2026
4/29/2026 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
4/28/2026 RETURNED BW (FTA ARRN) SERVED BY FPD W/ SERV FEE $20.00
4/27/2026 Arraignment set for 04/29/2026 at 08:30 AM
4/27/2026 BOND NOTIFICATION SIGNED BY SOKE BAIL BONDS
4/27/2026 Posted bond, paid $25.00 receipt#2026101924 paid by DAVID J TURNER
4/27/2026 CASH BOND Bond Set for $25.00
4/27/2026 Posted bond, paid $0.00 receipt#2026101923 paid by SOKE BAIL BONDS
4/27/2026 SURETY Bond Set for $1000.00
4/24/2026 Arraignment set for 04/24/2026 at 10:30 AM
4/24/2026 BW SERVED BY FPD - FTA ARRN
4/24/2026 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING was Served on 04/23/2026
4/23/2026 Written MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT filed by Third Party on 04/23/2026
4/16/2026 MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT NO ACTION by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 04/16/2026 (3RD PARTY FILING)
4/14/2026 Written MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT filed by Third Party on 04/14/2026
2/24/2026 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
2/18/2026 BW (FTA ARRN) ISSUED TO (FPD) FOR SERVICE
2/18/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 02/18/2026. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED that a Bench Warrant for the Defendant's arrest over a cash or surety bond in the amount of $1000.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
2/18/2026 JE Continuance Issued
2/18/2026 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
2/18/2026 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
2/18/2026 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 02/18/2026
2/11/2026 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
2/4/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 02/04/2026. 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 02/18/2026 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 02/18/2026 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.
2/4/2026 JE Continuance Issued
2/4/2026 Arraignment continued to 02/18/2026 at 08:30 AM
2/4/2026 RETURNED BW (FTA ARRN) SERVED BY FPD (FREY) W/ SERV FEE $21.50
2/3/2026 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
2/3/2026 Arraignment set for 02/04/2026 at 08:30 AM
2/3/2026 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING was Served on 02/03/2026
2/3/2026 Posted bond, paid $0.00 receipt#2026100466 paid by SOKE BAIL BONDS
2/3/2026 SURETY Bond Set for $750.00
2/3/2026 Posted bond, paid $25.00 receipt#2026100465 paid by SOKE BAIL BONDS
2/3/2026 CASH BOND Bond Set for $25.00
1/21/2026 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
1/14/2026 BW (FTA ARRN) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
1/14/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 01/14/2026. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED that a Bench Warrant for the Defendant's arrest over a cash or surety bond in the amount of $750.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
1/14/2026 JE Continuance Issued
1/14/2026 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
1/14/2026 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
1/14/2026 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 01/14/2026
12/31/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 12/31/2025. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued until 01/14/2026 at 08:30 AM. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
12/31/2025 JE Continuance Issued
12/31/2025 Arraignment continued to 01/14/2026 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 12/31/2025
12/16/2025 Service for SUMMONS to DAVID J TURNER sent via FINDLAY PD was Personal on 12/16/2025 W/ $11.50 FEE
12/16/2025 SUMMONS notice issued to DAVID J TURNER via FINDLAY PD
12/16/2025 Arraignment set for 12/31/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202
12/16/2025 Case Filed on 12/16/2025

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