Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRB00145
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
2/9/2026
Date Filed
2/17/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
MOREY, JASON
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
MINDY S VANATTA
Address Line 1
1300 FORAKER AVE
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
RM473405
DOB
1/27/1975

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 202602880A 545.05A1 PETTY THEFT M1 NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202602880A
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
Pre-Trial 3/11/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 3/4/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 2/18/2026 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
2/26/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
2/26/2026 Pre-Trial set for 03/11/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 02/26/2026
2/25/2026 Jury Demanded on 02/19/2026 by Attorney
2/25/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/19/2026
2/25/2026 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
2/25/2026 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
2/25/2026 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 02/25/2026 (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 DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/19/2026
2/19/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/19/2026
2/19/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/19/2026
2/19/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/19/2026
2/19/2026 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/19/2026
2/19/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/19/2026
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 suggested indigency and requested the appointment of counsel. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this case be continued until 03/04/2026 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 03/04/2026 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. DO NOT ENTER ANY WALMART STORES IN FINDLAY, OHIO
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
2/17/2026 Case Filed on 02/17/2026
2/17/2026 Arraignment set for 02/18/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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