Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25TRD04966
Attorney Name
Assigned To
Offense Date
8/4/2025
Date Filed
8/13/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
RENZ, CLAY
Affiant Type
Hancock CO Sheriff
Proof of Insurance
Yes
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
NICHOLAS RICHARD FITZSIMMONS
Address Line 1
811 KEAR RD LOT 6 #A
Address Line 2
City
VAN WERT
State
OH
ZIP Code
45891
DLN
US231173
DOB
2/20/2001

Financial Information

Total Cost
$750.00
Total Paid
$27.00
Total Owed
$723.00

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
PNH5839
Vehicle Year
2001
Vehicle Make
FORD
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 CO3200018126 4510.16A DUS - FRA, NONCOMPLIANCE UO GUILTY GUILTY 9/8/2025 MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
Count Number
1
Citation Number
CO3200018126
Statute Code
4510.16A
Statute Description
DUS - FRA, NONCOMPLIANCE
Degree
UO
Plea
GUILTY
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
9/8/2025
Adjudicated By
MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 3/16/2026 9:30:00 AM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 11/24/2025 10:00:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Desk Review 11/10/2025 5:00:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 9/8/2025 2:00:00 PM
Arraignment 8/28/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 8/14/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
1/23/2026 WEB PAYMENT Paid $25.00 receipt# 2026402196 paid by NICHOLAS RICHARD FITZSIMMONS
1/21/2026 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
1/13/2026 Warrant for FTA FOR STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING Recalled On 01/13/2026
1/13/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 03/16/2026 at 09:30 AM by
1/13/2026 BW RECALL - HSO Issued VIA PX HSO TW (PETERS) EMAIL SENT
1/13/2026 MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT GRANTED by MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate on 01/13/2026 (BENCH WARRANT RECALLED. CLERK SHALL RESCHEDULE IN APPROXIMATELY 60 DAYS)
1/13/2026 BW (FTA STATUS CONF) RETURNED BY HSO (RECALLED)
1/12/2026 Written MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT filed by DEFENDANT BY FAX on 01/12/2026
1/9/2026 WEB PAYMENT Paid $1.00 receipt# 2026400790 paid by NICHOLAS RICHARD FITZSIMMONS
12/10/2025 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
11/26/2025 BW (FTA STAT CONF HRG) ISSUED TO HSO FOR SERVICE
11/25/2025 Status Conf Bench Warrant Issued
11/25/2025 CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $250.00
11/25/2025 Warrant issued for FTA FOR STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING on 11/25/2025
10/23/2025 DR Cancelled set Stat Conf Issued
10/23/2025 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 11/24/2025 at 10:00 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
10/20/2025 WEB PAYMENT Paid $1.00 receipt# 2025432780 paid by NICHOLAS RICHARD FITZSIMMONS
9/12/2025 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
9/9/2025 BW RETURNED FROM HSO (STEFFAN) FTA ARRN W/$88.00 SERVICE FEES
9/8/2025 Balance Due Notice Issued
9/8/2025 Desk Review set for 11/10/2025 at 05:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
9/8/2025 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
9/8/2025 Plea of GUILTY entered on 09/08/2025
9/8/2025 Finding of GUILTY entered for 4510.16A - DUS - FRA, NONCOMPLIANCE
9/8/2025 MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ENTRY Issued
9/8/2025 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 GUILTY 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 DUS - FRA, NONCOMPLIANCEORC/CO 4510.16A, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $500.00 plus all costs
9/8/2025 Arraignment changed to 09/08/2025 at 02:00 PM
9/5/2025 Arraignment set for 09/05/2025 at 10:00 AM
9/5/2025 BW SERVED BY HSO (STEFFAN) - FTA ARRN
9/5/2025 Warrant for FTA TRD HEARING - 8:30 THURSDAY was Served on 09/04/2025
9/3/2025 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
9/2/2025 BW (FTA ARRN) 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 $1000.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
8/28/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
8/28/2025 TRD FTA HRG BW Issued
8/28/2025 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
8/28/2025 Warrant issued for FTA TRD HEARING - 8:30 THURSDAY on 08/28/2025
8/14/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 08/14/2025. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued until 08/28/2025 at 08:30 AM. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
8/14/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
8/14/2025 Arraignment continued to 08/28/2025 at 08:30 AM
8/13/2025 Arraignment set for 08/14/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202
8/13/2025 Case Filed on 08/13/2025

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