Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRB00024
Attorney Name
KEVIN J STOTTS
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
1/7/2026
Date Filed
1/12/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
WILLIAM L MILLER
Address Line 1
409 W PARK STREET
Address Line 2
City
LAFAYETTE
State
OH
ZIP Code
45854
DLN
RU442192
DOB
6/10/1977

Financial Information

Total Cost
$6,020.50
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$6,020.50

Vehicle Information

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

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
Yes

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 2026492 545.05A1 PETTY THEFT M1 NO CONTEST GUILTY 6/2/2026 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
1
Citation Number
2026492
Statute Code
545.05A1
Statute Description
PETTY THEFT
Degree
M1
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
6/2/2026
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Continued 8/31/2026 9:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 8/3/2026 9:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Plea 6/2/2026 9:30:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
TELEPHONE PRETRIAL 4/8/2026 10:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
TELEPHONE PRETRIAL 3/3/2026 9:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 2/11/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 1/28/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 1/14/2026 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
8/11/2026 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
8/11/2026 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
8/6/2026 BW (FTA STATUS CONF) ISSUED TO (FPD) FOR SERVICE
8/5/2026 Status Conf Bench Warrant Issued
8/5/2026 CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $250.00
8/5/2026 Warrant issued for FTA FOR STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING on 08/05/2026
8/4/2026 BW (NON-COMPLIANCE-REPORT TO JAIL; 60 DAYS) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
8/3/2026 DEFENDANT FAILED TO APPEAR FOR CCNO COMMITMENT ON 8/3/26 AT 0930HRS FOR 60 DAYS JAIL
8/3/2026 Non-Compliance Bench Warrant Issued
8/3/2026 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
8/3/2026 Warrant issued for NON COMPLIANCE - REPORT TO JAIL on 08/03/2026
6/8/2026 Case sent to BCI&I on 06082026
6/2/2026 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
6/2/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/03/2026 at 09:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
6/2/2026 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
6/2/2026 CCNO Commitment - City Issued
6/2/2026 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 06/02/2026
6/2/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 180 Day(s) 120 Suspended
6/2/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 545.05A1 - PETTY THEFT
6/2/2026 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 PETTY THEFTORC/CO 545.05A1, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 180 Day(s) with 120 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. 3) No criminal conduct for 3 Year(s).
5/28/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
5/28/2026 Plea set for 06/02/2026 at 09:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
5/28/2026 CANCELLED Trial for 06/02/2026 at 09:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
5/28/2026 MOTION GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 05/28/2026 (GRANTED IN PART. TRIAL SHALL BE CONVERTED TO A PLEA HEARING. PARTIES CAN DISCUSS PRIOR TO PLEA THE REQUEST TO SET OUT FOR SENTENCING. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72.)
5/25/2026 Written MOTION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/25/2026 (TO CONVERT TRIAL TO PLEA HEARING AND TO SET FOR SENTENCING HEARING.)
5/4/2026 SUBPOENA FOR OFFICER WALKER RETURNED BY BLF WITH $7.00 SERVICE FEE
5/4/2026 SUBPOENA FOR OFFICER HURLEY RETURNED BY BLF WITH $7.00 SERVICE FEE
5/4/2026 SUBPOENA FOR JOSHUA SMOODY RETURNED BY BLF WITH $7.50 SERVICE FEE
4/29/2026 SUBPOENA FOR OFFICER HURLEY FILED BY PROS ISSUED TO BLF FOR SERVICE
4/29/2026 SUBPOENA FOR OFFICER WALKER FILED BY PROS ISSUED TO BLF FOR SERVICE
4/29/2026 SUBPOENA FOR JOSHUA SMOODY FILED BY PROS ISSUED TO BLF FOR SERVICE
4/16/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
4/16/2026 Trial set for 06/02/2026 at 09:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
4/8/2026 PT Report Issued
4/8/2026 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR COURT TRIAL. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
3/6/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
3/6/2026 TELEPHONE PRETRIAL set for 04/08/2026 at 10:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 03/06/2026 SECOND PRETRIAL - ATTORNEY STOTTS TO CALL THE CLERK'S OFFICE AT 419-424-7141 AND ASK TO BE TRANSFERRED TO A PROSECUTOR
3/3/2026 PT Report Issued
3/3/2026 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR 2ND PRE-TRIAL. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
2/11/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
2/11/2026 TELEPHONE PRETRIAL set for 03/03/2026 at 09:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP ATTORNEY STOTTS TO CALL THE CLERK'S OFFICE AT 419-424-7141 AND ASK TO BE TRANSFERRED TO A PROSECUTOR
2/10/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/10/2026
2/10/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/10/2026
2/10/2026 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
2/10/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/10/2026
2/10/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/10/2026
2/10/2026 Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/10/2026
2/10/2026 KEVIN J STOTTS filed notice of appearance
1/28/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 01/28/2026. 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 02/11/2026 at 08:30 AM so the Defendant may consult with an attorney. 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.
1/28/2026 JE Continuance Issued
1/28/2026 Arraignment continued to 02/11/2026 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 01/28/2026
1/28/2026 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
1/14/2026 Arraignment continued to 01/28/2026 at 08:30 AM
1/14/2026 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF ARRN GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 01/14/2026 (CONTINUED GRATNED. RESET FOR 01/28/2026 AT 08:30 AM. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72, ET SEQ)
1/13/2026 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF ARRN filed by DEFENDANT BY FAX on 01/13/2026
1/12/2026 Arraignment set for 01/14/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 202
1/12/2026 Case Filed on 01/12/2026

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