Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25TRD05076
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
8/10/2025
Date Filed
8/18/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
OFFICER R HACKWORTH
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
No
Muni Name
City of Findlay

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 CO3201027075 335.072A DRIVING UNDER FRA SUSPENSION UO NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
CO3201027075
Statute Code
335.072A
Statute Description
DRIVING UNDER FRA SUSPENSION
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
Pre-Trial 11/4/2025 2:00:00 PM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 10/15/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 10/1/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 9/17/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 9/2/2025 2:00:00 PM
Continued 8/21/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
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
10/13/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
10/13/2025 Pre-Trial set for 11/04/2025 at 02:00 PM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 10/13/2025
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 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 10/09/2025
10/9/2025 Right to speedy trial waived by defendant on 10/09/2025
10/9/2025 Jury Demanded on 10/09/2025 by Attorney
10/9/2025 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
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 PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION 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 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/09/2025
10/9/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
10/1/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 10/01/2025. 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 10/15/2025 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 10/15/2025 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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.BOND AND CONDITIONS OF BOND CONTINUED AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED.
10/1/2025 JE Continuance Issued
10/1/2025 Arraignment continued to 10/15/2025 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 10/01/2025
9/17/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 09/17/2025. The Defendant was late for arraignment.The Defendant requested a continuance to seek the advice of counsel. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this case be continued to 10/01/2025 at 08:30 AM so the Defendant may consult with an attorney. with the conditions of Bond To Continue - Bond and conditions of bond continued as previously established.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).It is further ordered that the defendant be released upon signing/posting of BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.BOND AND CONDITIONS OF BOND CONTINUED AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED.
9/17/2025 JE Continuance Issued
9/17/2025 Arraignment continued to 10/01/2025 at 08:30 AM
9/2/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
9/2/2025 Arraignment continued to 09/17/2025 at 08:30 AM
9/2/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
9/2/2025 Arraignment changed to 09/02/2025 at 02:00 PM
8/21/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
8/21/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 08/21/2025. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued until 09/04/2025 at 08:30 AM. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
8/21/2025 Arraignment continued to 09/04/2025 at 08:30 AM
8/18/2025 Case Filed on 08/18/2025
8/18/2025 Arraignment set for 08/21/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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