Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRB00058
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
1/19/2026
Date Filed
1/27/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
ETHAN J YINGER
Address Line 1
111 S WEST STREET
Address Line 2
City
COLUMBUS GROVE
State
OH
ZIP Code
45830
DLN
DOB
2/15/1991

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 20261385 545.05A1 PETTY THEFT M1 NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
20261385
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
Arraignment 4/8/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 3/24/2026 2:00:00 PM
Arraignment 3/4/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 2/18/2026 8:30:00 AM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
4/7/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 04/07/2026
4/7/2026 Jury Demanded on 04/07/2026 by Attorney
4/7/2026 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
4/7/2026 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/07/2026
4/7/2026 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/07/2026
4/7/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/07/2026
4/7/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/07/2026
4/7/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/07/2026
4/7/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/07/2026
4/7/2026 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
4/1/2026 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
3/24/2026 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
3/24/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 03/24/2026. 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 04/08/2026 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 04/08/2026 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 is ordered to remain away from the alleged victim, the victim's place of employment, or any other place the alleged victim may be found, during the pendency of this action.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. NO CONTACT WITH ANY WALMART STORES, OR WALMART STORE PROPERTY.
3/24/2026 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
3/24/2026 Arraignment continued to 04/08/2026 at 08:30 AM
3/24/2026 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
3/24/2026 Arraignment set for 03/24/2026 at 02:00 PM
3/24/2026 RETURNED BW (FTA ARRN) SERVED BY FPD (STONER) W/ SERV FEE $37.50
3/24/2026 BW SERVED BY FPD (STONER) FTA ARRN
3/24/2026 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING was Served on 03/23/2026
3/13/2026 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
3/5/2026 BW (FTA ARRN) ISSUED TO (FPD) FOR SERVICE
3/4/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 03/04/2026. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED that a Bench Warrant for the Defendant's arrest over a cash or surety bond in the amount of $1500.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
3/4/2026 JE Continuance Issued
3/4/2026 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
3/4/2026 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
3/4/2026 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 03/04/2026
2/19/2026 Arraignment continued to 03/04/2026 at 08:30 AM
2/19/2026 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF ARRN GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 02/19/2026 (GRANTED. CONTINUED TO MARCH 4, 2026 AT 8:30 AM.)
2/17/2026 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF ARRN filed by DEFENDANT BY FAX on 02/17/2026
2/10/2026 Arraignment set for 02/18/2026 at 08:30 AM
2/10/2026 DEFT'S COPY OF SUMMONS SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL DELIVERED BY USPS ON 02/02/2026
2/10/2026 Service for SUMMONS to ETHAN J YINGER sent via CERTIFIED MAIL was Perfected on 02/02/2026 Receipt Number 9414814903030614553473
1/27/2026 SUMMONS notice issued to ETHAN J YINGER via CERTIFIED MAIL 9414814903030614553473
1/27/2026 Case Filed on 01/27/2026

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