| 2/5/2026 |
Plea of NO PLEA entered on 02/05/2026 |
| 2/5/2026 |
NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed |
| 2/5/2026 |
Commitment Pending Grand Jury Issued |
| 2/5/2026 |
Prelim Wavier JE Issued |
| 2/5/2026 |
Finding of TRANSFER TO ANOTHER COURT entered for 2907.02A1B - RAPE |
| 2/5/2026 |
Prelim Waiver Issued |
| 2/5/2026 |
SUBP FOR ASHLEY STACEY C/O CPS RETURNED BY BLF (SMITH) WITH SERV $7.00 FEE |
| 2/5/2026 |
SUBP FOR DET DAVID HOCANSON RETURNED BY BLF (SMITH) WITH SERV $7.00 FEE |
| 2/5/2026 |
SUBPOENA FOR DAVID HOCANSON FILED BY PROS ISSUED TO BLF FOR SERVICE |
| 2/5/2026 |
SUBPOENA FOR ASHLEY STACY FILED BY PROS ISSUED TO BLF FOR SERVICE |
| 2/4/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/04/2026 |
| 2/4/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/04/2026 |
| 2/3/2026 |
Commitment Pending Hearing Issued |
| 2/3/2026 |
NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed |
| 2/3/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 2/3/2026 |
Preliminary changed to 02/05/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 3 |
| 2/3/2026 |
Arraignment set for 02/05/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 3 |
| 2/3/2026 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 02/03/2026. The defendant appeared in open court. His attorney was not present. The Defendant requested a continuance. It is therefore ordered that this case be continued to 02/05/2026 at 01:30 PM. 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. PRELIMINARY HEARING TO BE SET AT THE SAME DATE AND TIME AS ARRAIGNMENT |
| 2/3/2026 |
MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued |
| 2/3/2026 |
Arraignment continued to 02/05/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 3 |
| 2/2/2026 |
Arraignment changed to 02/03/2026 at 01:30 PM |
| 2/2/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 2/2/2026 |
Commitment Pending Hearing Issued |
| 2/2/2026 |
NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed |
| 2/2/2026 |
TC Judgment Entry Issued |
| 2/2/2026 |
MOTION DENIED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 02/02/2026 (COURT WILL RECONSIDER DEFENDSE COUNSEL'S MOTION TO CONTINUE IF A MOTION IS FILED THAT COMPLIES WITH LOCAL RULE 3.10. SIGNED JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP) |
| 2/2/2026 |
Written MOTION TO ALLOW COUNSEL TO APPEAR VIA ZOOM/MOTION TO CONTINUE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/02/2026 |
| 2/2/2026 |
Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/02/2026 |
| 2/2/2026 |
JOSEPH C PATITUCE filed notice of appearance |
| 2/2/2026 |
Judgment This Day, February 02, 2026 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THIS MATTER COMES BEFORE THE COURT FOR AN ARRAIGNMENT AFTER THE DEFENDANT WAS ARRESTED ON AN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF 2907.02A1B. THE DEFENDANT WAS PRESENT IN COURT. ALSO PRESENT WAS COUNTY PROSECUTOR SEAN ABBOTT. THE COURT RECEIVED AN ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AND MOTION TO APPEAR BY ZOOM FOR THIS ARRAIGNMENT. THE COURT DENIED THE MOTION BUT INDICATED A CONTINUANCE WOULD BE CONSIDERED IF A MOTION TO CONTINUE WAS FILED ACCORDING TO RULE 3.10. ON THE RECORD MR ABBOTT INDICATED TO THE COURT THAT COUNSEL FOR THE DEFENDANT HAD CONTACTED HIS OFFICE, HOWEVER MR ABBOTT WAS NOT AVAILABLE AT THAT TIME TO SPEAK WITH HIM. HE FURTHER ADVISED THE COURT THAT THE STATE HAD NO OBJECTIONS TO THIS MATTER BEING CONTINUED. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT THIS MATTER BE CONTINUED SO THAT DEFENDANT AND COUNSEL CAN BE PRESENT. BOND AND BOND CONDITIONS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED SHALL CONTINUE. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED. MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate |
| 1/30/2026 |
JUDGMENT ENTRY – DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE
This matter came on this 30th day of January, 2026, for a determination of probable cause concerning the arrest of the Defendant for a charge of Rape (F-1) 2907.02(A)(1)(b), a violation of Ohio Revised Code. Upon consideration of the available evidence, the Court finds that there exists probable cause to believe that said Defendant committed the offense(s) specified.
It is therefore ORDERED that said defendant be brought to the Court for arraignment at the earliest available opportunity.
It is further ORDERED that Bond be set as follows: Cash, Surety or Property Bond in the amount of $250,000.00 10% Cash NOT allowed
CONDITIONS OF RELEASE:
NO CONTACT OF ANY KIND with I.H. DOB 10/22/2019
Placed on Pre-Trial Supervision: Must report immediately to the following agency by 9:00 a.m. the next business day following his/her release from custody. Defendant is subject to any additional conditions deemed appropriate by the Court and supervising department:
Hancock County Common Pleas Court Probation Department 209 West Main Cross Street, Findlay, OH 45840 – (419) 424-7085
OTHER: Defendant shall not be released from the Hancock County Justice Center prior to a hearing to determine other appropriate bond conditions.
THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026 AT 1:30 P.M. FAILURE TO ABIDE BY CONDITIONS AND/OR FAILURE TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT CAN RESULT IN THE BOND BEING REVOKED AND/OR A WARRANT BEING ISSUED.
SIGNED BY JUDGE STEPHANIE M. BISHOP
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| 1/30/2026 |
WARRANT ON COMPLAINT RETURNED FROM FPD (WILLIAMS) W/$11.50 SERVICE FEES |
| 1/29/2026 |
WARRANT ON COMPLAINT ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE |
| 1/29/2026 |
Case Filed on 01/29/2026 |
| 1/29/2026 |
WARRANT ON COMPLAINT SERVED BY FPD (WILLIAMS) |