Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRB00064
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
1/15/2026
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
HEATHER M FARREN
Address Line 1
116 NORTH MAIN ST
Address Line 2
City
MCCOMB
State
OH
ZIP Code
45858
DLN
DOB
10/23/2003

Financial Information

Total Cost
$478.00
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$478.00

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 20261259 541.03A CRIMINAL DAMAGING M2 GUILTY GUILTY 4/29/2026 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
1
Citation Number
20261259
Statute Code
541.03A
Statute Description
CRIMINAL DAMAGING
Degree
M2
Plea
GUILTY
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
4/29/2026
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 8/31/2026 9:30:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 6/29/2026 10:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Plea 4/29/2026 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 3/11/2026 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
8/4/2026 Case sent to collection agency on 08/04/2026
6/29/2026 PAYMENT AGREEMENT W/ SANCTIONS Issued
6/29/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/31/2026 at 09:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
6/29/2026 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
5/13/2026 RECD FINAL COMPLETION REPORT DEF WORKED THE 2 OF 2 UNITS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
4/29/2026 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
4/29/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 06/29/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
4/29/2026 Plea of GUILTY entered on 04/29/2026
4/29/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 5 Credited 25 Suspended
4/29/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 541.03A - CRIMINAL DAMAGING
4/29/2026 Comm Serv Completion Report Issued
4/29/2026 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 GUILTY 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 CRIMINAL DAMAGINGORC/CO 541.03A, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 30 Day(s) with 25 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) Defendant may satisfy 5 Day(s) of Jail by performance of 2 UNIT(S) of COMMUNITY SERVICE. 4) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s).
4/29/2026 COMMUNITY SVC REFERRAL Issued
3/25/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
3/25/2026 Plea set for 04/29/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
3/25/2026 CANCELLED SECOND PRETRIAL for 04/08/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
3/24/2026 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF SECOND PRETRIAL GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 03/24/2026 JUDGMENT ENTRY FILED THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON MARCH 23, 2026, ON THE MOTION TO VACATE. UPON REVIEW OF SAID MOTION AND FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THIS MOTION BE GRANTED. SET FOR PLEA.
3/23/2026 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF SECOND PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/23/2026
3/18/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
3/18/2026 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 04/08/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
3/11/2026 PT Report Issued
3/11/2026 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 04/01/2026 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.
2/25/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
2/25/2026 Pre-Trial set for 03/11/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 02/25/2026
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 Jury Demanded on 02/19/2026 by Attorney
2/19/2026 Right to speedy trial waived by defendant on 02/19/2026
2/19/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/19/2026
2/19/2026 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
2/19/2026 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 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
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.
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
1/28/2026 Arraignment set for 02/11/2026 at 08:30 AM
1/28/2026 Service for SUMMONS to HEATHER M FARREN sent via FINDLAY PD was Residence on 01/28/2026 W/ $14.00
1/27/2026 SUMMONS notice issued to HEATHER M FARREN via FINDLAY PD
1/27/2026 Case Filed on 01/27/2026

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