Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25TRC07775
Attorney Name
THOMAS A ROOF
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
11/29/2025
Date Filed
12/1/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
OFFICER J WALKER
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Yes
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
DAVID B THOMAS
Address Line 1
19261 SR 568
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
RU507454
DOB
4/17/1971

Financial Information

Please contact the court for information.

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
JEZ4533
Vehicle Year
2004
Vehicle Make
TOYT
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
SIL

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
No

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 CO3201027117 333.01A1A OVI - UNDER LIMITS OR REFUSED M1 NOT GUILTY
2 CO3201027117 331.08A DRIVING IN MARKED LANES MM NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
CO3201027117
Statute Code
333.01A1A
Statute Description
OVI - UNDER LIMITS OR REFUSED
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By
Count Number
2
Citation Number
CO3201027117
Statute Code
331.08A
Statute Description
DRIVING IN MARKED LANES
Degree
MM
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Suppression 4/1/2026 9:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
SECOND PRETRIAL 2/17/2026 3:30:00 PM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Admin License Suspension 1/20/2026 1:45:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 1/20/2026 1:45:00 PM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Continued 1/6/2026 1:15:00 PM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Continued 1/6/2026 1:15:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 12/16/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 12/2/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
3/18/2026 SUBPOENA FOR OFFICER WALKER RETURNED BY BLF WITH $7.00 SERVICE FEE
3/17/2026 SUBPOENA FOR OFFICER WALKER FILED BY PROS ISSUED TO BLF FOR SERVICE.
2/25/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
2/25/2026 Suppression set for 04/01/2026 at 09:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 02/25/2026
2/23/2026 Written MOTION TO SUPPRESS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/23/2026
2/17/2026 PT Report Issued
2/17/2026 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR HEARING ON MOTION. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
2/17/2026 PT Report Issued
2/17/2026 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR HEARING ON MOTION. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
2/17/2026 self referral RECD COMPLIANCE REPORT FROM ARC DEF COMPLETED DIP WITH NO FURTHER RECOMMENDATIONS
1/20/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
1/20/2026 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 02/17/2026 at 03:30 PM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
1/20/2026 PT Report Issued
1/20/2026 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR 2ND PRE-TRIAL. PROSECUTOR AND DEFENSE COUNSEL NEED TO REVIEW VIDEO Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
1/12/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
1/12/2026 Pre-Trial continued to 01/20/2026 at 01:45 PM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
1/12/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
1/12/2026 Admin License Suspension continued to 01/20/2026 at 01:45 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
1/6/2026 PT Report Issued
1/6/2026 Recommendation: Neither the Defendant nor Counsel appeared at Pre-Trial.Reset for Pre-Trial: Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
12/22/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
12/22/2025 Admin License Suspension set for 01/06/2026 at 01:15 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
12/18/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
12/18/2025 Pre-Trial set for 01/06/2026 at 01:15 PM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
12/12/2025 REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 12/12/2025 PER THE ATTACHED ORDER, YOU ARE HEREWITH NOTIFIED TO PRESERVE THE PHYSICAL EVIDENCE AND OR VIDEO/AUDIO TAPES SO DESCRIBED, REGARDING THE FOLLOWING ARREST : NAME: DAVID B THOMAS DOB 04/17/1971 DATE OF ARREST : 11/29/2025 ARRESTING OFFICER: PLEASE PRESERVE THE FOLLOWING : 1) ALL VIDEO AND AUDIO TAPPED RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS ARREST ON NOVEMBER 29, 2025. 2) ALL TAPE RECORDINGS OF RADIO TRANSMISSIONS MADE TO/FROM ANY POLICE OFFICER, INCLUDING, BUT LIMITED TO, MOBILE AND HAND HELD RADIO TRANSMISSIONS. . 3) ALL TAPE RECORDINGS OF TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS MADE BY DEFENDANT AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS ARREST WHILE DEFENDANT WAS IN CUSTODY. 4) ALL LOG BOOKS AND OTHER RECORDS RELATING TO RADIO TRANSMISSIONS AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLS MADE TO OR FROM ANY LAW ENFORECMENT OFFICER. 5) ALL FIELD NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER. IF THE TAPES ARE NOT IN THE POSSSESSION OF YOUR OFFICE, PLEASE NOTIFY THE APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OF THIS ORDER. S/JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP CC: PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
12/12/2025 MOTION FOR ALS APPEAL SET FOR HEARING by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 12/12/2025
12/12/2025 Jury Demanded on 12/11/2025 by Attorney
12/12/2025 Right to speedy trial waived by defendant on 12/11/2025
12/12/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 12/11/2025
12/12/2025 THOMAS A ROOF filed notice of appearance
12/11/2025 Written MOTION FOR ALS APPEAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/11/2025
12/11/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 12/11/2025
12/11/2025 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
12/11/2025 Written REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/11/2025
12/11/2025 Written WAIVOR OF STATUTORY TIME LIMITATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/11/2025
12/11/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/11/2025
12/11/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/11/2025
12/11/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/11/2025
12/11/2025 Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/11/2025
12/2/2025 PTS ASSESSMENT JE Issued
12/2/2025 PROOF OF INSURANCE (PROGRESSIVE) EFFECTIVE 10/18/2025-04/18/2026 SHOWN BY DEFT
12/2/2025 Finger Print Return Issued
12/2/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 12/02/2025. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant requested a continuance to seek the advice of counsel. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this case be continued to 12/16/2025 at 08:30 AM so the Defendant may consult with an attorney. with the conditions of Pretrial Supervision - Report to the Probation department immediately. Subject to any additional conditions deemed appropriate by the Probation Dept., No Consumption or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs of Abuse., Fingerprinting - Defendant shall immediately report to the Clerk's Office for fingerprinting in compliance with ORC 109.60.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.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.
12/2/2025 JE Continuance Issued
12/2/2025 Arraignment continued to 12/16/2025 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 12/02/2025
12/2/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
12/1/2025 Arraignment set for 12/02/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202
12/1/2025 Case Filed on 12/01/2025

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