Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25TRD04729
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
7/31/2025
Date Filed
8/6/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
HOOK, GARY
Affiant Type
Hancock CO Sheriff
Proof of Insurance
Yes
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
KEVIN A POTTS
Address Line 1
902 EAST SOUTH ST
Address Line 2
City
NORTH BALTIMORE
State
OH
ZIP Code
45872
DLN
TY374013
DOB
3/28/1985

Financial Information

Please contact the court for information.

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
JVX2678
Vehicle Year
1999
Vehicle Make
PONT
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 CO3200004649 4510.16A DUS - FRA, NONCOMPLIANCE UO NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
CO3200004649
Statute Code
4510.16A
Statute Description
DUS - FRA, NONCOMPLIANCE
Degree
UO
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
SECOND PRETRIAL 1/7/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
SECOND PRETRIAL 11/4/2025 2:00:00 PM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 10/7/2025 2:15:00 PM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 8/26/2025 2:15:00 PM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 8/7/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
12/4/2025 MOTION GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 12/04/2025 (SURETY SHALL BE RELEASED. DEFENDANT SHALL BE RELEASED ON AN OR BOND. ALL CONDITIONS OF BOND PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED SHALL REMAIN.)
12/2/2025 Written MOTION TO BE RELEASED FROM SURETY filed by Surety on 12/02/2025
11/20/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
11/20/2025 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 01/07/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 11/20/2025
10/10/2025 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 10/10/2025 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
10/9/2025 Jury Demanded on 10/09/2025 by Attorney
10/9/2025 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/09/2025
10/9/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/09/2025
10/9/2025 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/09/2025
10/9/2025 Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/09/2025
10/9/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/09/2025
10/9/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/09/2025
10/9/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
10/7/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
10/7/2025 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 11/04/2025 at 02:00 PM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
10/7/2025 PT Report Issued
10/7/2025 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR 2ND PRE-TRIAL. DEFENDANT HAS PHONE CALL WITH PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE ON OTHER CHARGES ON 10-9-25. WOULD LIKE REPRESENTATION FOR ALL CHARGES.Recommendation: Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
9/18/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
9/18/2025 Pre-Trial set for 10/07/2025 at 02:15 PM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
9/12/2025 CANCELLED Pre-Trial for 09/16/2025 at 02:15 PM in room 203 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
9/4/2025 BW RETURNED BY HSO (FLOWERS) FTA PRE-TRIAL W/$22.00 SERVICE FEES
9/3/2025 BOND NOTIFICATION FORM SIGNED BY SOKE BAIL BONDS (APPLY BOND)
9/3/2025 Posted bond, paid $25.00 receipt#2025103847 paid by SOKE BAIL BONDS
9/3/2025 CASH BOND Bond Set for $25.00
9/3/2025 Posted bond, paid $0.00 receipt#2025103845 paid by SOKE BAIL BONDS
9/3/2025 SURETY Bond Set for $500.00
9/2/2025 Commitment Pending Hearing Issued
9/2/2025 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
9/2/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
9/2/2025 Pre-Trial set for 09/16/2025 at 02:15 PM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
9/2/2025 TC Judgment Entry Issued
9/2/2025 Judgment This Day, September 02, 2025 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THE COURT AFTER THE DEFENDANT WAS ARRESTED ON A WARRANT FOR FAILING TO APPEAR FOR A PRETRIAL CONFERENCE. THE DEFENDANT WAS ALSO ARRESTED ON AN ALLEGATION OF POSSESSING DRUG PARAPHERNALIA AND WAS ARRAIGNED ON THAT CASE AS WELL. IN ADDITION, THE COURT ARRAIGNED THE DEFENDANT ON CASES 25TRD05076 & 25CRB00666. IN REGARDS TO THIS MATTER, THE DEFENDANT REQUESTED TO SPEAK WITH COUNSEL REGARDING ALL OF HIS PENDING MATTERS AND REQUESTED THE ASSISTANCE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE. THIS MATTER SHALL BE SCHEDULED FOR A NEW PRETRIAL DATE TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE DEFENDANT TO SEEK COUNSEL. BOND IN THIS MATTER SHALL CONTINUE AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED IN THE AMOUNT OF $500 CASH OR SURETY. NO MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATION. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME IS TOLLED PURSUANT TO STATUTE. MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate
8/29/2025 BW ( FTA PRE TRIAL) SERVED BY HCSO (GRESHAM)
8/29/2025 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING was Served on 08/29/2025
8/28/2025 BW (FTA PT) ISSUED TO (HSO) FOR SERVICE
8/28/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 08/28/2025. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED that a Bench Warrant for the Defendant's arrest over a cash or surety bond in the amount of $500.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
8/28/2025 JE Continuance Issued
8/28/2025 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
8/28/2025 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
8/28/2025 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 08/28/2025
8/26/2025 PT Report Issued
8/26/2025 Recommendation: Neither the Defendant nor Counsel appeared at Pre-Trial. Bench Warrant will issue. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
8/7/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
8/7/2025 Pre-Trial set for 08/26/2025 at 02:15 PM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
8/7/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
8/7/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 08/07/2025. 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.The defendant is not to operate a motor vehicle for any reason.
8/7/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 08/07/2025
8/7/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
8/6/2025 Case Filed on 08/06/2025
8/6/2025 Arraignment set for 08/07/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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