Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25TRD03490
Attorney Name
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
6/25/2025
Date Filed
6/26/2025
Waiverable
Yes
Affiant Name
TPR. ZACHARY GOSSARD U-0147
Affiant Type
State Patrol
Proof of Insurance
Yes
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
APRIL N SUAREZ
Address Line 1
1245 MT VERNON APT 3F
Address Line 2
City
COLUMBUS
State
OH
ZIP Code
43203
DLN
RU672098
DOB
4/6/1973

Financial Information

Total Cost
$226.60
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$226.60

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
U031627
Vehicle Year
2007
Vehicle Make
HOND
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
TEA

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
Yes

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 OHP320147062520251327 4511.204 DRIVING WHILE TEXTING UO NOT GUILTY GUILTY 11/25/2025 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
1
Citation Number
OHP320147062520251327
Statute Code
4511.204
Statute Description
DRIVING WHILE TEXTING
Degree
UO
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
11/25/2025
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 5/11/2026 9:30:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
Continued 3/9/2026 11:00:00 AM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 1/26/2026 9:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Trial 11/25/2025 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Plea 10/14/2025 2:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 7/22/2025 1:45:00 PM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 7/8/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
5/14/2026 Status Conf Bench Warrant Issued
5/14/2026 CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $275.00
5/14/2026 Warrant issued for FTA FOR STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING on 05/14/2026
3/10/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE continued to 05/11/2026 at 09:30 AM by
3/10/2026 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF STATUS CONFERENCE GRANTED by MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate on 03/10/2026 (CLERK SHALL RESCHEDULE IN APPROXIMATELY 60 DAYS. IF DEFENDANT PAID IN FULL PRIOR TO THE HEARING, THE HEARING WILL BE CANCELLED.)
3/9/2026 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF STATUS CONFERENCE filed by Defendant on 03/09/2026
2/11/2026 Case sent to collection agency on 02/11/2026
1/27/2026 PAYMENT AGREEMENT W/ SANCTIONS Issued
1/27/2026 Supplemental Disposition Issued
1/27/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 03/09/2026 at 11:00 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
1/27/2026 This Day, January 27, 2026 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that DUE TO THE LEVEL 3 FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE COURT WAS CLOSED ON MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026. THE DEFENDANT'S STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING IS THEREFORE CONTINUED TO THE COURTS' FIRST AVAILABLE COURT DATE. NOTICE SHALL BE SENT TO THE DEFENDANTS LAST KNOWN ADDRESS. STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE
11/25/2025 PLTF EXHIBIT #774 FILE W/BLF
11/25/2025 REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF WITNESS FESS FOR (FORMER) TROOPER GOSSARD, WITNESS APPEARED FOR TRIAL. WITNESS FEE $15.60
11/25/2025 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
11/25/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 01/26/2026 at 09:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
11/25/2025 Finding of GUILTY entered for 4511.204 - DRIVING WHILE TEXTING
11/25/2025 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 NOT GUILTY to the charge. The Court heard evidence from the prosecution to substantiate the charge.The court entered a finding beyond a reasonable doubt that the Defendant is GUILTY of 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 DRIVING WHILE TEXTINGORC/CO 4511.204, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $50.00 plus all costs
10/28/2025 SUBP FOR TROOPER GOSSARD RETURNED BY BLF WITH SERVICE $13.00 FEE
10/23/2025 SUBP FOR TROOPER GOSSARD FILED BY PROS OFFICE ISSUED TO BLF FOR SERVICE
10/20/2025 SUBP FOR TROOPER GOSSARD RETURNED BY BLF WITH SERVICE $11.00 FEE
10/16/2025 SUBP FOR TROOPER GOSSARD FILED BY PROS OFFICE ISSUED TO BLF FOR SERVICE
10/14/2025 Plea modification entry. Plea rejected: set for Court Trial. Time tolled per ORC 2945.72(H). s/Judge Stephanie M Bishop
10/14/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
10/14/2025 Trial set for 11/25/2025 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
10/8/2025 DEFT COPY OF ASSIGNMENT NOTICE RETURNED BY USPS FROM 1245 MT VERNON APT 3S COLUMBUS, OH 43203 STATING RETURN TO SENDER, NOT DELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED, UNABLE TO FORWARD
10/7/2025 DEFT COPY OF ASSIGNMENT NOTICE RETURNED BY USPS FROM 1245 MT VERNON APT 3S COLUMBUS, OH 43203 STATING RETURN TO SENDER, INSUFFICIENT ADDRESS, UNABLE TO FORWARD
9/18/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
9/18/2025 Plea set for 10/14/2025 at 02:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
9/12/2025 CANCELLED Plea for 09/16/2025 at 02:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
9/12/2025 TC Judgment Entry Issued
9/12/2025 Judgment This Day, September 12, 2025 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE COURT WILL NOT BE AVAILABILE TO ADDRESS THIS MATTER ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2025. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT THIS MATTER SHALL BE CONTINUED. STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE
8/12/2025 DEFT COPY OF ASSIGNMENT NOTICE RETURNED BY USPS FROM 1245 MT VERNON COLUMBUS, OH 43203 STATING RETURN TO SENDER, NOT DELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED, UNABLE TO FORWARD
7/23/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/23/2025 Plea changed to 09/16/2025 at 02:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
7/23/2025 Supplemental Disposition Issued
7/23/2025 This Day, July 23, 2025 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THIS MATTER COMES BEFORE THE COURT DUE TO A SCHEDULING MATTER. THE DEFENDANT WAS PRESENT FOR A PRETRIAL CONFERENCE ON TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2025 AT 1:45 P.M. AND THROUGH DISCUSSIONS WITH THE DEFENDANT, A PLEA HEARING WAS TO BE SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 AT 2:30 P.M. HOWEVER THE ASSIGNMENT NOTICE WAS INCORRECTLY RAN FOR AUGUST 16, 2025, IN WHICH THE COURT IS NOT OPEN. THE ASSIGNMENT NOTICE SHALL BE CORRECTED TO REFLECT THE CORRECT DATE AND TIME OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 AT 2:30 P.M. ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO CONTACT THE DEFENDANT BY TELEPHONE BUT AND A MESSAGE WAS LEFT FOR THE DEFENDANT TO NOTIFY HER OF THE CORRECTION. A COPY OF THE NEW ASSIGNMENT NOTICE HAS ALSO BEEN SENT TO DEFENDANT AT HIS MOST CURRENT ADDRESS ON FILE. STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE
7/22/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/22/2025 Plea set for 08/16/2025 at 02:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
7/22/2025 PT Report Issued
7/22/2025 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR PLEA. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
7/8/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/8/2025 Pre-Trial set for 07/22/2025 at 01:45 PM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
7/8/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 07/08/2025
7/8/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 07/08/2025. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant waived his right to counsel and entered a plea of NOT GUILTY.Further, the defendant requested this matter be set for a pre-trial conference, pursuant to criminal rule 17.1.It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued and scheduled for a pre-trial conference, and that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(e).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.
7/8/2025 JE Continuance Issued
7/8/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 07/08/2025. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant waived his right to counsel and entered a plea of NOT GUILTY.Further, the defendant requested this matter be set for a pre-trial conference, pursuant to criminal rule 17.1.It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued and scheduled for a pre-trial conference, and that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(e).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.
7/8/2025 JE Continuance Issued
7/8/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
6/26/2025 Case Filed on 06/26/2025
6/26/2025 Arraignment set for 07/08/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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