Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRA00194
Attorney Name
TY S MAHAFFEY
Assigned To
Offense Date
3/8/2026
Date Filed
3/9/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
AUSTIN MICHAEL STORM
Address Line 1
6948 W STATE ROUTE 12
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
US685214
DOB
6/26/1993

Financial Information

Please contact the court for information.

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
Vehicle Year
Vehicle Make
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
No

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 202604850 2923.16D1 IMPROPERLY HANDLING FIREARMS IN A MOTOR VEHICLE F5
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202604850
Statute Code
2923.16D1
Statute Description
IMPROPERLY HANDLING FIREARMS IN A MOTOR VEHICLE
Degree
F5
Plea
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Preliminary 3/18/2026 1:30:00 PM 3
Arraignment 3/9/2026 2:00:00 PM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
3/17/2026 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF HEARING GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 03/17/2026 (AFTER CAREFUL CONSIDERATION AND FOR GOOD-CAUSE SHOWN, THE COURT FINDS THE MOTION TO CONTINUE WELL TAKEN AND GRANTS THE SAME. THEREFORE, THE HEARING SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 18TH, 2026, IS VACATED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR ANOTHER DATE. IT IS SO ORDERED. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72, ET SEQ)
3/17/2026 SUBPOENA FOR PTLM MARK MOTIL RETURNED BY BLF WITH $7.00 SERVICE FEE.
3/17/2026 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF HEARING filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/17/2026
3/17/2026 Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/17/2026
3/17/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/17/2026
3/17/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/17/2026
3/17/2026 TY S MAHAFFEY filed notice of appearance
3/10/2026 SUBPOENA FOR PTLM MARK MOTIL FILED BY PROS ISSUED TO BLF FOR SERVICE.
3/10/2026 Posted bond, paid $0.00 receipt#2026101059 paid by SOKE BAIL BONDS
3/10/2026 SURETY Bond Set for $5000.00
3/10/2026 Posted bond, paid $25.00 receipt#2026101058 paid by SOKE BAIL BONDS
3/10/2026 CASH BOND Bond Set for $25.00
3/10/2026 BOND NOTIFICATION SIGNED BY SOKE BAIL BONDS-(NO OPTION SELECTED)
3/9/2026 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
3/9/2026 Commitment Pending Hearing Issued
3/9/2026 JOURNAL ENTRY This matter came before the court today for an initial appearance on an alleged felony offense. The defendant was advised of their rights, the applicable law and penalties and their right to a preliminary hearing. The defendant requested time to speak with legal counsel and will be contacting: Private Counsel This matter is ORDERED set for a preliminary hearing on _Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1:30 P.M. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(C). Bond is set in the amount of $_5,000.00_ Cash, Surety or Property (NO 10% ALLOWED) with the following conditions: CONDITIONS: NO CONSUMPTION OR POSSESSION OF ANY ALCOHOL, DRUGS OF ABUSE OR DRUG PARAPHERNALIA DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CASE. THE DEFENDANT IS SUBJECT TO RANDOM TESTING TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE WHILE THE CASE IS PENDING. THE DEFENDANT IS TO IMMEDIATELY REPORT TO THE HANCOCK COUNTY COMMON PLEAS ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT (209 WEST MAIN CROSS ST., FINDLAY OH 45840 – 419-424-7085) BY 8:30 A.M. THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY FOLLOWING THEIR RELEASE FROM CUSTODY. DEFENDANT IS SUBJECT TO ANY ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS IMPOSED BY THE HANCOCK COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT PROBATION DEPARTMENT. MUST BE PRESCREENED PRIOR TO RELEASE. NO POSSESSION OF FIREARMS. SIGNED BY MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM, MAGISTRATE
3/9/2026 CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $5000.00
3/9/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
3/9/2026 Preliminary set for 03/18/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 3
3/9/2026 Felony - Initial App. Entry Issued
3/9/2026 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT RETURNED BY BAILIFF (SMITH) WITH $21.00 FEE
3/9/2026 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT ISSUED TO BAILIFF FOR SERVICE
3/9/2026 Case Filed on 03/09/2026
3/9/2026 Arraignment set for 03/09/2026 at 02:00 PM in room 202

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