Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRB00046
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
1/16/2026
Date Filed
1/22/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
SHAWN E GALLAGHER
Address Line 1
3833 CR 220
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
DOB
9/6/1980

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 202527244 545.05A1 PETTY THEFT M1 NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202527244
Statute Code
545.05A1
Statute Description
PETTY THEFT
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
SECOND PRETRIAL 4/29/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 3/18/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 2/25/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 2/11/2026 8:30:00 AM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
3/24/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
3/24/2026 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 04/29/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 03/24/2026
3/18/2026 PT Report Issued
3/18/2026 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 04/08/2026 to advise what type of hearing to schedule in his/her case. If Judicial Assistant is not contacted by above date the case will be set for a Court Trial or Jury Trial (if requested) and notice will be sent to Defendant or Defendant's Attorney. If the Defendant's continuance is for time to consult with his/her Attorney he must notify the Judicial Assistant, as indicated above. Otherwise, time will be charged against the defendant. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
3/13/2026 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
3/3/2026 BW (NON COMPLIANCE-FTA FINGER PRINTING) RETURNED BY FPD -SERVED WITH FEE $ 20.00
3/3/2026 Warrant for NON COMPLIANCE - FINGERPRINTING was Served on 03/02/2026
2/27/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
2/27/2026 Pre-Trial set for 03/18/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
2/26/2026 BW (FAILURE TO APPEAR FOR FINGERPRINTING) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
2/25/2026 Jury Demanded on 02/19/2026
2/25/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/19/2026
2/25/2026 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
2/25/2026 MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT DENIED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 02/25/2026 (DEFENDANT MUST BE FINGERPRINTED. WARRANT WILL BE RECALLED ONCE DEFENDANT IS FINGERPRINTED.)
2/24/2026 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
2/19/2026 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 02/19/2026 (UPON MOTION OF THE DEFENDANT, IT SHALL BE THE ORDER OF THIS COURT THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY PRESERVE THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE PERTAINING TO THIS MATTER: 1. ALL VIDEO TAPE RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST; 2. ALL AUDIO TAPE RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST; 3. ALL TAPE RECORDINGS OF RADIO TRANSMISSIONS MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MOBILE AND HAND-HELD RADIO TRANSMISSIONS. 4. ALL TAPE RECORDINGS OF TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS MADE BY THE DEFENDANT AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST WHILE DEFENDANT WAS IN CUSTODY; 5. ALL LOG BOOKS AND OTHER RECORDS RELATING TO RADIO TRANSMISSIONS AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLED MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; AND 6. ALL FIELD NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER. BE IT SO ORDERED. (COPY TO PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE))
2/19/2026 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by Defendant's Attorney on 02/19/2026
2/19/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 02/19/2026
2/19/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by Defendant's Attorney on 02/19/2026
2/19/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 02/19/2026
2/19/2026 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
2/19/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 02/19/2026
2/19/2026 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by Defendant's Attorney on 02/19/2026
2/19/2026 Written MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/19/2026
2/18/2026 Fingerprint Warrant Issued
2/18/2026 Warrant issued for NON COMPLIANCE - FINGERPRINTING on 02/18/2026
2/18/2026 DEFENDANT FAILED TO APPEAR FOR FINGER PRINTING RETURNED BY FPD (WALDBAUER)
2/11/2026 Finger Print Requirements Issued
2/11/2026 Finger Print Return Issued
2/11/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 02/11/2026. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant suggested indigency and requested the appointment of counsel. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this case be continued until 02/25/2026 at 08:30 AM and that the Defendant shall contact the Hancock County Public Defender's Office, 514 South Main Street, Findlay, Ohio at (419) 424-7276 If the Hancock County Public Defender declines to represent the Defendant or if the Defendant failed to contact the Hancock County Public Defender before 02/25/2026 the Defendant is ORDERED to reappear for arraignment on the date listed above. 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.The Defendant shall immediately report to the Clerk of Court to be scheduled for fingerprinting in compliance with ORC 109.60. The Defendant shall be fingerprinted within 24 hours of this Order. STAY AWAY FROM AND DO NOT ENTER ANY MEIJER LOCATIONS
2/11/2026 JE Continuance Issued
2/11/2026 Arraignment continued to 02/25/2026 at 08:30 AM
2/11/2026 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
1/22/2026 Arraignment set for 02/11/2026 at 08:30 AM
1/22/2026 Service for SUMMONS to SHAWN E GALLAGHER sent (SERVED IN CLERK'S OFFICE was Personal on 01/22/2026
1/22/2026 SUMMONS notice issued to SHAWN E GALLAGHER via FINDLAY PD
1/22/2026 Case Filed on 01/22/2026

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