| 9/16/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 9/16/2026 |
Pre-Trial with Judge set for 10/21/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 9/16/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 9/16/2026 |
Jury Trial set for 11/05/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 9/16/2026 |
TC Judgment Entry Issued |
| 9/16/2026 |
Judgment This Day, September 16, 2026 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that This matter comes before the Court for a pretrial with the Judge. Prosecutor Vajskop appeared on behalf of the City of Findlay and Defendant appeared with Attorney Maekask. The parties have not resolved the matter. Set for Jury Trial on November 5, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. with a pretrial with the Judge 14 days in advance. As a result of a Jury Trial having been scheduled, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED as follows:
1. Both parties shall file with the Court any proposed instructions for the Jury on or before the date of the Final Pre-Trial with the Court. Each party shall include specific references to all relevant portions of the Ohio Jury Instructions (OJI) and, if not included in OJI, specific references to relevant case law supporting the requested instruction(s). Additionally, counsel shall provide the Court with electronic media containing the proposed instructions in a format compatible with Microsoft Word. The media shall be delivered to room 208 of Findlay Municipal Court.
2. There will be one (1) Alternate Juror for the Jury trial.
3. All pre-trial motions shall be filed not later than 7 days before the scheduled Jury Trial date.
4. Any party intending to present digital exhibits shall confer with a Judicial Assistant no later than 7 days before the scheduled Jury Trial date to verify that the format and medium being presented is compatible and safe to use with the system provided by the Court.
5. The Clerk of Courts shall cause a copy of this Entry to be served upon the parties or their counsel of record.
STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE |
| 8/12/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 8/12/2026 |
Pre-Trial with Judge changed to 09/16/2026 at 10:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 8/11/2026 |
MOTION TO VACATE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 08/11/2026 (THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON AUGUST 11, 2026, ON THE MOTION TO VACATE SUPPRESSION AND CONVERT HEARING TO A PRE-TRIAL WITH THE COURT. UPON REVIEW OF SAID MOTION AND FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THIS MOTION BE GRANTED. BE IT SO ORDERED.) |
| 8/11/2026 |
Written MOTION TO VACATE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/11/2026 (THE SUPPRESSION HEARING AND CONVERT THE HEARING TO A PRE-TRIAL WITH THE COURT.) |
| 8/3/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 8/3/2026 |
Suppression set for 09/16/2026 at 10:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 7/29/2026 |
CANCELLED Plea for 07/29/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 7/29/2026 |
MOTION TO VACATE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 07/29/2026 (JUDGMENT ENTRY. THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON JULY 28, 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. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72. BE IT SO ORDERED. S/ JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP) |
| 7/28/2026 |
Written MOTION TO VACATE filed by DEFENDANT BY FAX on 07/28/2026 (PLEA HEARING) |
| 6/30/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 6/30/2026 |
Plea continued to 07/29/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 6/23/2026 |
MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PRETRIAL WITH COURT GRANTED by THOMAS J MCDERMOTT MAGISTRATE on 06/23/2026 (THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON JUNE 18, 2026, ON THE MOTION TO CONTINUE. UPON REVIEW OF MOTION AND FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THIS MOTION BE GRANTED. BE IT SO ORDERED.) |
| 6/23/2026 |
Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PRETRIAL WITH COURT filed by Defendant's Attorney on 06/23/2026 |
| 6/4/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 6/4/2026 |
Plea changed to 06/24/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 06/04/2026 |
| 6/4/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 6/4/2026 |
Pre-Trial with Judge set for 06/24/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 06/04/2026 |
| 5/20/2026 |
PT Report Issued |
| 5/20/2026 |
Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 06/10/2026 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. |
| 4/23/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 4/23/2026 |
SECOND PRETRIAL set for 05/20/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 04/23/2026 |
| 4/1/2026 |
PT Report Issued |
| 4/1/2026 |
Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 04/22/2026 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. |
| 3/17/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 3/17/2026 |
Pre-Trial set for 04/01/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 03/17/2026 |
| 3/17/2026 |
MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 03/17/2026 (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.) |
| 3/16/2026 |
Jury Demanded on 03/16/2026 by Attorney |
| 3/16/2026 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 03/16/2026 |
| 3/16/2026 |
JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case |
| 3/16/2026 |
Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/16/2026 |
| 3/16/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/16/2026 |
| 3/16/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/16/2026 |
| 3/16/2026 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/16/2026 |
| 3/16/2026 |
PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance |
| 3/16/2026 |
Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/16/2026 |
| 3/16/2026 |
Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/16/2026 |
| 3/4/2026 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 03/04/2026. 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 03/18/2026 at 08:30 AM so the Defendant may consult with an attorney. with the conditions of Bond To Continue - Bond and conditions of bond continued as previously established.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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.BOND AND CONDITIONS OF BOND CONTINUED AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED. |
| 3/4/2026 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 3/4/2026 |
Arraignment continued to 03/18/2026 at 08:30 AM |
| 2/18/2026 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 02/18/2026. 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 03/04/2026 at 08:30 AM so the Defendant may consult with an attorney. 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. |
| 2/18/2026 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 2/18/2026 |
Arraignment continued to 03/04/2026 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 02/18/2026 |
| 2/18/2026 |
PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued |
| 2/10/2026 |
Arraignment set for 02/18/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 202 |
| 2/10/2026 |
Case Filed on 02/10/2026 |