Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25TRC03141
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
6/5/2025
Date Filed
6/9/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
OFFICER B FULLER
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
No
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
ROBERT J ORTEGA Jr
Address Line 1
629 W YATES AVE
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
RS609961
DOB
3/10/1981

Financial Information

Total Cost
$1,862.00
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$1,862.00

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
KLQ1100
Vehicle Year
2021
Vehicle Make
OTH
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
BLK

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
No

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 CO3201027046 333.01D PHYSICAL CONTROL/INFLUENCE M1 NO CONTEST GUILTY 1/14/2026 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
1
Citation Number
CO3201027046
Statute Code
333.01D
Statute Description
PHYSICAL CONTROL/INFLUENCE
Degree
M1
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
1/14/2026
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 10/26/2026 9:00:00 AM MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
Desk Review 8/17/2026 5:00:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 8/10/2026 10:30:00 AM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Continued 6/8/2026 5:00:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Continued 4/13/2026 5:00:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Continued 2/16/2026 5:00:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Plea 1/14/2026 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Continued 12/17/2025 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial with Judge 10/29/2025 2:00:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial with Judge 9/17/2025 10:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 7/2/2025 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 6/24/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 6/10/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
8/24/2026 Wage Deduction Issued
8/24/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 10/26/2026 at 09:00 AM by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Hearing was set on 08/24/2026 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
8/24/2026 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
7/9/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/10/2026 at 10:30 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 07/09/2026 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
7/9/2026 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
6/17/2026 Desk Review continued to 08/17/2026 at 05:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
5/12/2026 Case sent to collection agency on 05/12/2026
5/8/2026 COMMITMENT RETURNED BY CCNO (POWELL) F0R 5 DAYS ON 5/8/2026 AT 9:30AM
4/17/2026 DEFENDANT SERVED 5 DAY COMMITMENT(GREENO) TO BEGIN 4/17/2026 AT CCNO.
3/31/2026 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
3/31/2026 CCNO Commitment - City Issued
3/31/2026 MOTION TO RESCHEDULE JAIL GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 03/31/2026
3/27/2026 DEFENDANT FAILED TO REPORT FOR CCNO COMMITMENT ON 3/27/2026 AT 0930HRS FOR 5 DAYS JAIL.
3/27/2026 Written MOTION TO RESCHEDULE JAIL filed by Defendant on 03/27/2026
3/26/2026 Desk Review continued to 06/08/2026 at 05:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
3/4/2026 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
3/4/2026 CCNO Commitment - City Issued
3/4/2026 CCNO Commitment - City Issued
3/4/2026 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
2/24/2026 Written MOTION TO RESCHEDULE JAIL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 02/24/2026
2/24/2026 CCNO commitment for 2/27/2026 recalled from Probation
2/24/2026 Motion to Reschedule Jail Granted - This matter came before this court on 2/24/2026 on the Motion to Modify Sentence. Upon review of said motion and for good cause shown it is hereby ordered adjudged and decreed that this motion be granted. Incarceration dates 3/27 - 4/1/2026 at 9:30am and 4/17 - 4/22/26 at 9:30am. s/SMB, Judge
2/6/2026 Desk Review continued to 04/13/2026 at 05:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
2/5/2026 Voided credit for $1.50 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION
2/5/2026 Voided credit for $3.39 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION
2/5/2026 Voided credit for $1.00 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION
2/5/2026 Voided credit for $9.00 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION
2/5/2026 Voided credit for $42.00 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION
2/5/2026 Voided credit for $0.11 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION
2/5/2026 Voided credit for $25.00 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION
2/5/2026 Voided credit for $8.00 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION
2/5/2026 Voided credit for $25.00 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION
2/5/2026 Voided credit for $2.00 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION
2/5/2026 Voided credit for $5.00 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION
2/5/2026 Voided credit for $3.00 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION
2/5/2026 Voided credit for $13.00 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION
2/5/2026 Voided credit for $5.00 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION
2/5/2026 Voided credit for $3.00 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION
2/5/2026 Voided credit for $21.00 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION
2/5/2026 Voided credit for $50.54 receiptnumber 2026402532 MONEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT AS RESTITUTION
2/2/2026 Case sent to BCI&I on 02022026
1/28/2026 CASH BOND Bond# disbursed ($404.54 applied,$0.00 returned, $0.00 transferred, $0.00 forfeited) receipt# 2026402532
1/15/2026 DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 1/14/2026 AT 3:30 PM FILED BY FPD
1/14/2026 Balance Due Notice Issued
1/14/2026 Desk Review set for 02/16/2026 at 05:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
1/14/2026 ALS Privilege Card Issued
1/14/2026 CCNO Commitment - City Issued
1/14/2026 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
1/14/2026 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 01/14/2026
1/14/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 333.01D - PHYSICAL CONTROL/INFLUENCE
1/14/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 180 Day(s) 170 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 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 PHYSICAL CONTROL/INFLUENCEORC/CO 333.01D, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $750.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 180 Day(s) with 170 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) 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. 4) No 6 point violations and/or DUS offenses for 2 Year(s). 5) No repetition for 2 Year(s).
1/14/2026 Finger Print Requirements Issued
1/14/2026 Voided (Posted bond, paid $0.04 receipt#2026100215 paid by ROBERT J ORTEGA Jr ) POSTED ON WRONG CASE 25CRB172
1/14/2026 Voided (Posted bond, paid $404.50 receipt#2026100214 paid by ROBERT J ORTEGA Jr ) POSTED ON WRONG CASE 25CRB172
1/14/2026 Posted bond, paid $0.04 receipt#2026100215 paid by ROBERT J ORTEGA Jr
1/14/2026 CASH BOND Bond Set for $0.04
1/14/2026 Posted bond, paid $404.50 receipt#2026100214 paid by ROBERT J ORTEGA Jr
1/14/2026 CASH BOND Bond Set for $404.50
12/29/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
12/29/2025 Plea continued to 01/14/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
12/19/2025 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PLEA GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 12/19/2025 (THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON DECEMBER 18, 2025, ON THE MOTION TO CONTINUE. 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.)
12/18/2025 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PLEA filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/18/2025
10/30/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
10/30/2025 Plea set for 12/17/2025 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 10/30/2025
10/29/2025 Supplemental Disposition Issued
10/29/2025 ALS Privilege Card Issued
10/29/2025 This Day, October 29, 2025 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 STATE OF OHIO AND DEFENDANT APPEARED WITH ATTORNEY MAEKASK. ATTORNEY MAEKASK REQUESTED THAT THE CASE BE SET FOR PLEA. SET FOR PLEA IN 45 DAYS. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PURSUANT TO ORC 2945.72. XC PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE AND ATTORNEY MAEKASK. STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE
9/18/2025 ALS Privilege Card Issued
9/18/2025 PROOF OF EMPLOYMENT ELITE PAVING & SEAL COATINGS 1040 FINDLAY RD LIMA OH 45801 419-227-7325 (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) SHOWN BY DEFT
9/18/2025 PROOF OF INSURANCE INTEGON PREFERRED 09-18-25 TO 03-18-26 SHOWN BY DEFT
9/17/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
9/17/2025 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 10/29/2025 at 02:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 09/17/2025
9/17/2025 Written MOTION FOR DRIVING PRIVILEGES WHILE UNDER ALS filed by Defendant's Attorney on 09/17/2025 (THE MOTION IS GRANTED AS FOLLOWS: PRIVILEGES FOR OCCUPATIONAL, COURT, MEDICAL AND NECESSITIES OF LIFE)
9/17/2025 MOTION FOR DRIVING PRIVILEGES WHILE UNDER ALS GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 09/17/2025 (THE MOTION IS GRANTED AS FOLLOWS: PRIVILEGES FOR OCCUPATIONAL, COURT, MEDICAL AND NECESSITIES OF LIFE)
9/17/2025 Rules for Driving Privileges Issued
9/17/2025 ALS Disposition Issued
9/17/2025 Supplemental Disposition Issued
9/17/2025 This Day, September 17, 2025 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 COURT. PROSECUTOR FINELLI APPEARED ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OF OHIO AND CITY OF FINDLAY AND DEFENDANT APPEARED WITH ATTORNEY MAEKASK. DEFENDANT HAS A FELONY MATTER PENDING. SET FOR PRETRIAL WITH THE JUDGE IN 30 DAYS. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PURSUANT TO ORC 2945.72. XC PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE AND ATTORNEY MAEKASK. STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE
7/8/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/8/2025 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 09/17/2025 at 10:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 07/08/2025
6/17/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
6/17/2025 Pre-Trial set for 07/02/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
6/17/2025 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 06/17/2025 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 VIA EMAIL
6/16/2025 Jury Demanded on 06/13/2025 by Attorney
6/16/2025 Right to speedy trial waived by defendant on 06/13/2025
6/16/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 06/13/2025
6/16/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
6/13/2025 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
6/13/2025 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/13/2025
6/13/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/13/2025
6/13/2025 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/13/2025
6/13/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/13/2025
6/13/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/13/2025
6/13/2025 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/13/2025
6/11/2025 DEFENDANT ASSIGNED A SCRAM MONITOR BY PRE-TRIAL
6/10/2025 PTS ASSESSMENT JE Issued
6/10/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 06/10/2025. 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 06/24/2025 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 06/24/2025 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.Placed on Pre-trial Supervision: Must report to the Probation department immediately after court. Defendant is subject to any additional conditions deemed appropriate by the Court and Probation Department.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case.
6/10/2025 JE Continuance Issued
6/10/2025 Arraignment continued to 06/24/2025 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 06/10/2025
6/10/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
6/9/2025 Arraignment set for 06/10/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202
6/9/2025 Case Filed on 06/09/2025

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