Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRB00050
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
12/16/2025
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
CHERA YORK
Address Line 1
5663 ADA ROAD
Address Line 2
City
LIMA
State
OH
ZIP Code
45801
DLN
DOB
12/15/1978

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 202527243 501.10A1 COMPLICITY M1 NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202527243
Statute Code
501.10A1
Statute Description
COMPLICITY
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Pre-Trial 6/3/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 5/20/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 5/6/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 4/23/2026 8:30:00 AM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
6/3/2026 PT Report Issued
6/3/2026 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 06/24/2026 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.
5/11/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
5/11/2026 Pre-Trial set for 06/03/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 05/11/2026
5/11/2026 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 05/11/2026 ORDER 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 SEBSEQUENT 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 RECORNDINGS 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 TRANSMISSION AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLED MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; AND 6. ALL FIELD NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER. BE IT SO ORDERED JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP CC; PROS OFFICE ; DEFT ATTY VIA EMAIL
5/8/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 05/07/2026
5/8/2026 Jury Demanded on 05/07/2026 by Attorney
5/8/2026 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
5/7/2026 DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 05-06-26 FILED BY FPD
5/7/2026 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
5/7/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/07/2026
5/7/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/07/2026
5/7/2026 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/07/2026
5/7/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/07/2026
5/7/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/07/2026
5/7/2026 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/07/2026
5/6/2026 Finger Print Return Issued
5/6/2026 Finger Print Requirements Issued
5/6/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 05/06/2026. 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 05/20/2026 at 08:30 AM so the Defendant may consult with an attorney. with the conditions of Fingerprinting - Defendant shall immediately report to the Clerk's Office for fingerprinting in compliance with ORC 109.60.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.
5/6/2026 JE Continuance Issued
5/6/2026 Arraignment continued to 05/20/2026 at 08:30 AM
5/6/2026 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
4/23/2026 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
4/23/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 04/23/2026. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued until 05/06/2026 at 08:30 AM. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
4/23/2026 Arraignment continued to 05/06/2026 at 08:30 AM
4/22/2026 Arraignment set for 04/23/2026 at 08:30 AM
4/22/2026 DEFT'S COPY OF SUMMONS ISSUED TO ALLEN COUNTY SHERIFF WAS SERVED BY DEPUTY JERRY CRESS ON 04/02/2026 WITH $19.00 FEE
4/22/2026 Service for SUMMONS to ALLEN COUNTY SHERIFF sent via REGULAR MAIL was Personal on 04/02/2026
4/22/2026 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF ARRN filed by DEFENDANT BY FAX on 04/22/2026
3/27/2026 SUMMONS notice issued to ALLEN COUNTY SHERIFF via REGULAR MAIL
3/25/2026 SUMMONS ISSUED TO DEFT BY CERTIFIED MAIL RETURNED BY USPS FROM 5663 ADA RD LIMA OH 45801 STATING RETURN TO SENDER; VACANT; UNABLE TO FORWARD
2/26/2026 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 02/26/2026
2/26/2026 Finding of UNAVAILABLE entered for 501.10A1 - COMPLICITY
2/12/2026 Service For SUMMONS to CHERA YORK sent via Certified Mail Failed on 02/12/2026 Receipt Number 9414814903030614552575
1/22/2026 SUMMONS notice issued to CHERA YORK via CERTIFIED MAIL 9414814903030614552575
1/22/2026 Case Filed on 01/22/2026

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