Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRB00068
Attorney Name
W Alex Smith
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
1/22/2026
Date Filed
1/28/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
CROPCHO, MICHAEL
Affiant Type
Hancock CO Sheriff
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
WESLEY A MCCARTY III
Address Line 1
10324 EDGEWOOD DR
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
TX772847
DOB
3/21/1993

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 202601689 2919.23 INTERFERENCE WITH CUSTODY M1 NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202601689
Statute Code
2919.23
Statute Description
INTERFERENCE WITH CUSTODY
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Pre-Trial 4/7/2026 1:30:00 PM 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
3/11/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
3/11/2026 Pre-Trial set for 04/07/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
3/9/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 03/09/2026
3/9/2026 Right to speedy trial waived by defendant on 03/09/2026
3/9/2026 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
3/9/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/09/2026
3/9/2026 Written MOTION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/09/2026 (TO RESERVE ALL OTHER RIGHTS NOT SPECIFICALLY WAIVED)
3/9/2026 Written WAIVER OF APPEARANCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/09/2026
3/9/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/09/2026
3/9/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/09/2026
3/9/2026 Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/09/2026
3/4/2026 Defendant found indigent. Court appoints W Alex Smith as counsel.
3/4/2026 Attorney representation withdrawn
3/4/2026 ENTRY – APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL: THIS MATTER COMES ON FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE DEFENDANT’S REQUEST FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL. UPON CONSIDERATION OF SAID REQUEST, THE COURT FINDS: DEFENDANT’S REQUEST WELL TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON(S): PUBLIC DEFENDER HAS CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT W ALEX SMITH, AN ATTORNEY AT LAW ADMITTED TO PRACTICE BEFORE THE BAR OF THE STATE OF OHIO (ATTORNEY DOROTHY WILLIAMS WITHDREW DUE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST), BE APPOINTED FOR THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT TO BE PAID FOR AT PUBLIC EXPENSE, UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: THE $25.00 APPLICATION FEE WILL BE ASSESSED AS COSTS. S/ BY ALAN D HACKENBERG
3/4/2026 MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 03/04/2026 (ORDER PERMITTING COUNSEL TO WITHDRAW. THIS MATTER COMES BEFORE THE COURT UPON DOROTHY L WILLIAMS' MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL FOR WESLEY MCCARTY (DEFENDANT). THE COURT, HAVING BEEN ADVISED IN THE PREMISES, FINDS THE MOTION WELL TAKEN AND GRANTS SAME. THEREFORE, COUNSEL SHALL BE PERMITTED TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT. S/JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG)
3/3/2026 Written MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 03/03/2026 (WILLIAMS)
2/24/2026 Defendant found indigent. Court appoints DOROTHY L WILLIAMS as counsel.
2/24/2026 ENTRY – APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL: THIS MATTER COMES ON FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE DEFENDANT’S REQUEST FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL. UPON CONSIDERATION OF SAID REQUEST, THE COURT FINDS: DEFENDANT’S REQUEST WELL TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON(S): PUBLIC DEFENDER HAS CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT DOROTHY WILLIAMS, AN ATTORNEY AT LAW ADMITTED TO PRACTICE BEFORE THE BAR OF THE STATE OF OHIO, BE APPOINTED FOR THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT TO BE PAID FOR AT PUBLIC EXPENSE, UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: THE $25.00 APPLICATION FEE WILL BE ASSESSED AS COSTS. S/ BY STEPHANIE M BISHOP
2/17/2026 Written LETTER RECEIVED FROM HCPD DOES QUALIFY FOR COURT APPOINTED BUT HAS A CONFLICT WITH HCPD filed by Third Party on 02/17/2026
2/11/2026 Finger Print Requirements 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. COMPLY WITH CPSU CASE PLAN IN EFFECT
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
2/6/2026 Arraignment set for 02/11/2026 at 08:30 AM
2/6/2026 Service for SUMMONS to WESLEY A MCCARTY III sent via HSO was Personal on 01/28/2026 WITH SERV $13.00 FEE
1/28/2026 SUMMONS notice issued to WESLEY A MCCARTY III via HSO
1/28/2026 Case Filed on 01/28/2026

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