Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRA00240
Attorney Name
DEAN HENRY
Assigned To
Offense Date
3/24/2026
Date Filed
3/25/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
TARA L LAWRENCE
Address Line 1
247 GLENN AVE
Address Line 2
City
CAREY
State
OH
ZIP Code
43316
DLN
RN282426
DOB
3/24/1980

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 2923.16D2 IMPROPERLY HANDLING OF FIREARMS IN A MOTOR VEHICLE F5
Count Number
1
Citation Number
Statute Code
2923.16D2
Statute Description
IMPROPERLY HANDLING OF FIREARMS IN A MOTOR VEHICLE
Degree
F5
Plea
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Preliminary 4/9/2026 1:30:00 PM 3 MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
Continued 4/2/2026 1:30:00 PM 3
Arraignment 3/25/2026 2:00:00 PM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
4/1/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
4/1/2026 Preliminary continued to 04/09/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 3 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
4/1/2026 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF HEARING filed by Defendant's Attorney on 04/01/2026 (THIS MATTER CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION ON THE 1 DAY OF APRIL, 2026, UPON THE MOTION OF DEFENDANT, TARA L LAWRENCE FOR A CONTINUANCE OF THE ARRAIGNMENT/PRELIMINARY HEARING IN THIS MATTER NOW SET FOR APRIL 2, 2026 AT 1:30 P.M. THE COURT FINDS SAID MOTION TO BE WELL TAKEN. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THE ARRAIGNMENT/PRELIMINARY HEARING IN THIS MATTER IS CONTINUED. IT IS SO RECOMMENDED. IT IS SO ORDERED.)
4/1/2026 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF HEARING GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 04/01/2026 (THIS MATTER CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION ON THE 1 DAY OF APRIL, 2026, UPON THE MOTION OF DEFENDANT, TARA L LAWRENCE FOR A CONTINUANCE OF THE ARRAIGNMENT/PRELIMINARY HEARING IN THIS MATTER NOW SET FOR APRIL 2, 2026 AT 1:30 P.M. THE COURT FINDS SAID MOTION TO BE WELL TAKEN. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THE ARRAIGNMENT/PRELIMINARY HEARING IN THIS MATTER IS CONTINUED. IT IS SO RECOMMENDED. IT IS SO ORDERED.)
4/1/2026 SUBP FOR PTLM MAKENNA HURLEY SERVED BY THE BLFF W/$7.00 SERVICE FEES
3/31/2026 Written WAIVOR OF STATUTORY TIME LIMITATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/31/2026
3/31/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/31/2026
3/31/2026 Jury Demanded on 03/31/2026 by Attorney
3/31/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/31/2026
3/31/2026 DEAN HENRY filed notice of appearance
3/31/2026 Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/31/2026
3/31/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/31/2026
3/31/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/31/2026
3/31/2026 Written NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/31/2026
3/26/2026 SUBP FOR PTLM MAKENNA HURLEY FILED BY THE PROSECUTOR ISSUED TO THE BLF FOR SERVICE
3/25/2026 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
3/25/2026 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 _Thursday, April 2, 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 $_O.R.BOND____ 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. NO POSSESSION OF ANY FIREARMS. SIGNED BY MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM, MAGISTRATE
3/25/2026 Felony - Initial App. Entry Issued
3/25/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
3/25/2026 Preliminary set for 04/02/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 3
3/25/2026 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT SERVED BY THE BLF W/$21.00 SERVICE FEES
3/25/2026 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT ISSUED TO THE BLF FOR SERVICE
3/25/2026 Arraignment set for 03/25/2026 at 02:00 PM in room 202
3/25/2026 Case Filed on 03/25/2026

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