Findlay Municipal Court - Case Details

Case Details

General Information

Case Number: 25CRB01091
Attorney Name: PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
Offense Date: 12/21/2025
Date Filed: 12/29/2025
Waiverable: No
Affiant Name: HACKWORTH, RYAN
Affiant Type: City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance: Unknown
Muni Name: City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name: JAMES E HEATH
Address Line 1: 715 LYNN STREET
Address Line 2
City: FOSTORIA
State: OH
ZIP Code: 44830
DLN
DOB: 7/3/1977

Financial Information

Total Cost: $539.00
Total Paid: $0.00
Total Owed: $539.00

Vehicle Information

Plate State: OH
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Vehicle Year
Vehicle Make
Vehicle Model
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Warrant Information

Active Warrants: No

Counts

Count Number	Citation Number	Statute Code	Statute Description	Degree	Plea	Finding	Finding Date	Adjudicated By
1	202527050	545.05A1	PETTY THEFT	M1	GUILTY	GUILTY	1/14/2026	ALAN D HACKENBERG

Hearing Information

Description	Court Date/Time	Court Room	Heard By
Revocation	3/19/2026 10:30:00 AM	1	ALAN D HACKENBERG
Continued	1/14/2026 8:30:00 AM	202
Arraignment	1/14/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued	12/31/2025 8:30:00 AM

Docket Information

Entry Date	Entry Text
3/11/2026	PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
3/11/2026	Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/11/2026
3/2/2026	Probation violation served by Probation Officer Powell.
2/18/2026	Assignment Notice File Issued
2/18/2026	Revocation set for 03/19/2026 at 10:30 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
2/18/2026	Probation violation served by Probation Officer Powell.
1/14/2026	Case sent to BCI&I on 01142026
1/14/2026	BALANCE DUE REMINDER Issued
1/14/2026	Plea of GUILTY entered on 01/14/2026
1/14/2026	Finding of GUILTY entered for 545.05A1 - PETTY THEFT
1/14/2026	Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 90 Day(s) 90 Suspended
1/14/2026	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 GUILTY 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 90 Day(s) with 90 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 1 Year(s).4) Defendant shall be placed on probation for 1 Year(s).
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
12/29/2025	Arraignment set for 12/31/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202
12/29/2025	Case Filed on 12/29/2025