Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25TRC06601
Attorney Name
TODD MOSLEY
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
10/12/2025
Date Filed
10/13/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
TPR. M CARPENTER
Affiant Type
State Patrol
Proof of Insurance
Yes
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
MELVIN D JOHNSON
Address Line 1
8430 FISHER AVE
Address Line 2
City
WARREN
State
MI
ZIP Code
48089
DLN
J525599139386
DOB
5/22/1972

Financial Information

Total Cost
$2,891.00
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$2,891.00

Vehicle Information

Plate State
NY
Plate Number
LVE3328
Vehicle Year
2025
Vehicle Make
MITS
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
GRY

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
Yes

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 OHP320710101220251953 4511.19A1A OVI M1 NO CONTEST GUILTY 10/28/2025 MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
2 OHP320710101220251953 4511.19A1D OVI-BREATH M1 NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 10/28/2025 ALAN D HACKENBERG
3 OHP320710101220251953 4510.12 NO OL UO NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 10/28/2025 ALAN D HACKENBERG
4 OHP320710101220251953 4511.33 DRIVING BETWEEN MARKED LANES MM NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 10/28/2025 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
1
Citation Number
OHP320710101220251953
Statute Code
4511.19A1A
Statute Description
OVI
Degree
M1
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
10/28/2025
Adjudicated By
MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
Count Number
2
Citation Number
OHP320710101220251953
Statute Code
4511.19A1D
Statute Description
OVI-BREATH
Degree
M1
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
10/28/2025
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
3
Citation Number
OHP320710101220251953
Statute Code
4510.12
Statute Description
NO OL
Degree
UO
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
10/28/2025
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
4
Citation Number
OHP320710101220251953
Statute Code
4511.33
Statute Description
DRIVING BETWEEN MARKED LANES
Degree
MM
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
10/28/2025
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 3/23/2026 10:30:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Desk Review 2/2/2026 5:00:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Hearing on Motion 10/28/2025 2:00:00 PM 3 MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
Arraignment 10/21/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 10/13/2025 2:00:00 PM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
3/25/2026 Status Conf Bench Warrant Issued
3/25/2026 CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $250.00
3/25/2026 Warrant issued for FTA FOR STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING on 03/25/2026
2/11/2026 Case sent to collection agency on 02/11/2026
1/29/2026 DR Cancelled set Stat Conf Issued
1/29/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 03/23/2026 at 10:30 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
10/30/2025 Case sent to BCI&I on 10302025
10/30/2025 Case sent to BCI&I on 10302025
10/30/2025 Case sent to BCI&I on 10302025
10/30/2025 Case sent to BCI&I on 10302025
10/28/2025 Balance Due Notice Issued
10/28/2025 Desk Review set for 02/02/2026 at 05:00 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
10/28/2025 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
10/28/2025 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
10/28/2025 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
10/28/2025 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
10/28/2025 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 10/28/2025
10/28/2025 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 90 Day(s) 16 Credited 74 Suspended
10/28/2025 Finding of GUILTY entered for 4511.19A1A - OVI
10/28/2025 MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ENTRY Issued
10/28/2025 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.Parties hereby consent to this matter being heard by the Magistrates. Parties Hereby waive any rights to object to the Magistrates decision. A Party shall not assign or appeal the Court's adoption of a factual finding or legal conclusion unless the party has filed objections pursuant to Rule 17 of the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY of OVIORC/CO 4511.19A1A, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $1000.00 plus all costs 2) Operator's license SUSPENSION of 730 days .3) A jail sentence of 90 Day(s) with 74 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. 4) Credit for 16 Day(s) days served. 5) No 6 point violations and/or DUS offenses for 3 Year(s).
10/28/2025 Assigned Suspension Class: 5 - 6 Months to 3 Years
10/28/2025 ALS Disposition Issued
10/28/2025 ALS Ordered Terminated
10/28/2025 ALS Ordered Terminated
10/28/2025 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 10/28/2025
10/28/2025 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 10/28/2025
10/28/2025 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 10/28/2025
10/28/2025 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 4511.33 - DRIVING BETWEEN MARKED LANES
10/28/2025 TC Journal half sheet Issued
10/28/2025 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
10/28/2025 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 4510.12 - NO OL
10/28/2025 TC Journal half sheet Issued
10/28/2025 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
10/28/2025 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 4511.19A1D - OVI-BREATH
10/28/2025 TC Journal half sheet Issued
10/28/2025 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
10/27/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
10/27/2025 Hearing on Motion set for 10/28/2025 at 02:00 PM in room 3 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM HEARING ON MOTION FOR OR BOND
10/22/2025 MOTION FOR O.R. BOND SET FOR HEARING by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 10/22/2025
10/22/2025 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 10/23/2025 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: 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
10/21/2025 Jury Demanded on 10/21/2025 by Attorney
10/21/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 10/21/2025
10/21/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 10/21/2025
10/21/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 10/21/2025
10/21/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 10/21/2025
10/21/2025 JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case
10/21/2025 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/21/2025
10/21/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/21/2025
10/21/2025 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/21/2025
10/21/2025 Written MOTION FOR O.R. BOND filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/21/2025
10/21/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/21/2025
10/21/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/21/2025
10/21/2025 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/21/2025
10/21/2025 TODD MOSLEY filed notice of appearance
10/14/2025 Written MOTION filed by DEFENDANT FROM JAIL on 10/14/2025
10/14/2025 MOTION DENIED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 10/14/2025
10/13/2025 Commitment Pending Hearing Issued
10/13/2025 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
10/13/2025 CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $5000.00
10/13/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 10/13/2025. 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 10/21/2025 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 10/21/2025 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 CASH OR SURETY in the amount of $5000.00, and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case.The defendant is not to operate a motor vehicle for any reason.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.
10/13/2025 JE Continuance Issued
10/13/2025 Arraignment continued to 10/21/2025 at 08:30 AM
10/13/2025 Arraignment set for 10/13/2025 at 02:00 PM
10/13/2025 Case Filed on 10/13/2025

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