Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25TRD06110
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
9/22/2025
Date Filed
9/24/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
OFFICER J SCHMIDT
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Yes
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
EDWARD RAMOS III
Address Line 1
3662 COUNTY HIGHWAY 97
Address Line 2
City
CAREY
State
OH
ZIP Code
43316
DLN
TM928664
DOB
5/31/1985

Financial Information

Total Cost
$748.00
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$748.00

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
GFH8920
Vehicle Year
2020
Vehicle Make
GM
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
SIL

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
Yes

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 CO3201023251 335.071A DRIVING UNDER OVI SUSPENSION M1 NO CONTEST GUILTY 2/4/2026 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
2 CO3201023251 313.01 FAILURE TO OBEY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE MM NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 2/4/2026 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
1
Citation Number
CO3201023251
Statute Code
335.071A
Statute Description
DRIVING UNDER OVI SUSPENSION
Degree
M1
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
2/4/2026
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
2
Citation Number
CO3201023251
Statute Code
313.01
Statute Description
FAILURE TO OBEY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE
Degree
MM
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
2/4/2026
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 4/6/2026 9:30:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Plea 2/4/2026 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
SECOND PRETRIAL 12/10/2025 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 11/12/2025 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 10/23/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 10/16/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 10/2/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
4/29/2026 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
4/15/2026 BW (FTA STAT CONF HRG W/ BOND) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
4/13/2026 Status Conf Bench Warrant Issued
4/13/2026 CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $250.00
4/13/2026 Warrant issued for FTA FOR STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING on 04/13/2026
2/12/2026 COMMITMENT RETURNED BY CCNO (GRIFFITH) ON 2/12/26 AT 9:30AM FOR 3 DAYS JAIL
2/4/2026 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
2/4/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 04/06/2026 at 09:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
2/4/2026 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
2/4/2026 CCNO Commitment - City Issued
2/4/2026 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 02/04/2026
2/4/2026 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 02/04/2026
2/4/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 335.071A - DRIVING UNDER OVI SUSPENSION
2/4/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 60 Day(s) 57 Suspended
2/4/2026 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 NO CONTEST to the charge. The Court heard evidence from the prosecution to substantiate 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 UNDER OVI SUSPENSIONORC/CO 335.071A, 1 priors and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) Operator's license SUSPENSION of 1 days .3) A jail sentence of 60 Day(s) with 57 Day(s) suspended consecutive to be scheduled by the Clerk's office. The defendant is ordered to pay all costs of confinement in a jail or other residential facility pursuant to ORC 2929.28, including but not limited to, a per diem fee for room and board in the jail of up to $98.00 per day, and any other costs provided by statute. 4) No 6 point violations and/or DUS offenses for 1 Year(s).
2/4/2026 Assigned Suspension Class: U - Unclassified
2/4/2026 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 313.01 - FAILURE TO OBEY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE
2/4/2026 TC Journal half sheet Issued
2/4/2026 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
1/6/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
1/6/2026 Plea set for 02/04/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 01/06/2026
12/10/2025 PT Report Issued
12/10/2025 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 12/31/2025 to advise what type of hearing to schedule in his/her case. If Judicial Assistant is not contacted by above date the case will be set for a Court Trial or Jury Trial (if requested) and notice will be sent to Defendant or Defendant's Attorney. If the Defendant's continuance is for time to consult with his/her Attorney he must notify the Judicial Assistant, as indicated above. Otherwise, time will be charged against the defendant. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
11/19/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
11/19/2025 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 12/10/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 11/19/2025
11/12/2025 PT Report Issued
11/12/2025 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 12/03/2025 to advise what type of hearing to schedule in his/her case. If Judicial Assistant is not contacted by above date the case will be set for a Court Trial or Jury Trial (if requested) and notice will be sent to Defendant or Defendant's Attorney. If the Defendant's continuance is for time to consult with his/her Attorney he must notify the Judicial Assistant, as indicated above. Otherwise, time will be charged against the defendant. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
10/24/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
10/24/2025 Pre-Trial set for 11/12/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 10/24/2025
10/21/2025 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 10/21/2025 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 SUBSEQUENT 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 RECORDINGS 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 TRANSMISSIONS AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLED MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; AND 6. ALL FIELD NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER. BE IT SO ORDERED. (COPY TO PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE)
10/21/2025 Jury Demanded on 10/21/2025 by Attorney
10/21/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 10/21/2025
10/21/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 10/21/2025
10/21/2025 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
10/21/2025 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/21/2025
10/21/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/21/2025
10/21/2025 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/21/2025
10/21/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/21/2025
10/21/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/21/2025
10/21/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
10/21/2025 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/21/2025
10/16/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 10/16/2025. 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 10/23/2025 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 10/23/2025 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.
10/16/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
10/16/2025 Arraignment continued to 10/23/2025 at 08:30 AM
10/2/2025 PROOF OF INSURANCE ALLSTATE 5-27-25 TO 11-27-25 SHOWN BY DEFT
10/2/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 10/02/2025. 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 10/16/2025 at 08:30 AM so the Defendant may consult with an attorney. with the conditions of No motor vehicle operation.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.The defendant is not to operate a motor vehicle for any reason.
10/2/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
10/2/2025 Arraignment continued to 10/16/2025 at 08:30 AM
10/2/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
9/24/2025 Arraignment set for 10/02/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202
9/24/2025 Case Filed on 09/24/2025

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