Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRA00953
Attorney Name
KATHERINE PORTER
Assigned To
Offense Date
10/30/2026
Date Filed
11/2/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
CHLOE JADE LEONARD
Address Line 1
711 COLT DR
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
VR509520
DOB
11/3/2007

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 202624776 2923.16B IMPROPERLY HANDLING FIREARMS IN MOTOR VEHICLE F4
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202624776
Statute Code
2923.16B
Statute Description
IMPROPERLY HANDLING FIREARMS IN MOTOR VEHICLE
Degree
F4
Plea
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Preliminary 11/10/2026 1:30:00 PM 3 MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
Arraignment 11/2/2026 1:30:00 PM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
11/9/2026 KATHERINE PORTER filed notice of appearance
11/2/2026 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
11/2/2026 CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $7500.00
11/2/2026 IN THE FINDLAY MUNICIPAL COURT 11/02/2026 CASE NUMBER 26CRA00953 Plaintiff: STATE OF OHIO -vs- JOURNAL ENTRY Defendant: CHLOE JADE LEONARD 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 [ ] Public Defenders Office. This matter is ORDERED set for a preliminary hearing on __NOVEMBER 10__, 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 shall continue with the following conditions: __XX__ Bond is set in the amount of $__7,500.00__ Cash, Surety or Property (NO 10% ALLOWED) with the following conditions: CONDITIONS: _XX__ 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. _XX__ 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. _XX_ MUST NOT POSSESS ANY FIREARMS. _____________________________________ Defendant _____________________________________ Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Findlay Municipal Court
11/2/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
11/2/2026 Preliminary set for 11/10/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 3 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
11/2/2026 Felony - Initial App. Entry Issued
11/2/2026 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT RETURNED BY BLF WITH SERVICE $21.00 FEE
11/2/2026 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT ISSUED TO BLF FOR SERIVCE
11/2/2026 Posted bond, paid $0.00 receipt#2026105429 paid by SOKE BAIL BONDS
11/2/2026 SURETY Bond Set for $7500.00
11/2/2026 Posted bond, paid $25.00 receipt#2026105428 paid by SOKE BAIL BONDS
11/2/2026 CASH BOND Bond Set for $25.00
11/2/2026 JUDGMENT ENTRY-DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE- THIS MATTER CAME ON THIS 1ST DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2026, FOR A DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE CONCERNING THE ARREST OF THE DEFENDANT FOR A CHARGE OF IMPROPERLY HANDLING FIREARMS IN A MOTOR VEHICLE F-4 2923.16 & UNDERAGE POSSESSION (M-3) C.O. 529.02(E). 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 OFFENSES SPECIFIED. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT SAID DEFENDANT BE BROUGHT TO THE COURT FOR ARRAIGNEMNT AT THE EARLIEST AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITY. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT BOND BE SET AS FOLLOWS: CASH, SURETY OR PROPERTY BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,500.00 10 % CASH NOT ALLOWED CONDITIONS OF RELEASE: NO CONSUMPTION/POSSESSION OF ANY ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS OF ABUSE DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CASE. THE DEFENDANT IS SUBJECT TO RANDOM TESTING BY THE COURT TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE WHILE THE CASE IS PENDING. PLACED ON PRE-TRIAL SUPERVISION: MUST REPORT TO IMMEDIATELY TO THE FOLLOWING AGENCY BY 9:00AM THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY FOLLOWING HIS-HER RELEASE FROM CUSTODY. DEFENDANT IS SUBJECT TO ANY ADDTIONAL CONDITIONS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE COURT AND SUPERVISING DEPARTMENT: HANCOCK COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT 209 WEST MAIN CROSS STREET FINDLAY OH 45840-419-424-7085 OTHER: DEFENDANT SHALL NOT POSSESS ANY FIREARMS THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON _WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 2, 2026 AT _1:30PM. 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
11/2/2026 Case Filed on 11/02/2026
11/2/2026 Arraignment set for 11/02/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 202

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