Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRB00146
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
2/15/2026
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
JOHN THOMAS ELLIS
Address Line 1
3359 LIBERTY RD
Address Line 2
City
WILLARD
State
OH
ZIP Code
44890
DLN
DOB
10/2/1994

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 202603272 2919.25A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE M1 NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202603272
Statute Code
2919.25A
Statute Description
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
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 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/23/2026
2/25/2026 Jury Demanded on 02/23/2026 by Attorney
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))
2/24/2026 OHIO VICTIM RIGHTS REQUEST FORM FILED BY PROSECUTOR.
2/23/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/23/2026
2/23/2026 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/23/2026
2/23/2026 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/23/2026
2/23/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/23/2026
2/23/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/23/2026
2/23/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/23/2026
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 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. 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.
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
2/17/2026 JUDGMENT ENTRY-DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE- THIS MATTER CAME ON THIS 15TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026, FOR A DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE CONCERNING THE ARREST OF THE DEFENDANT FOR A CHARGE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (M-1) 2919.25(A). A VIOLATION OF OHIO REVISED CODE UPON CONSIDERATION OF THE AVAILABLE EVIDENCE THE COURT FINDS THAT THERE EXISTS PROBABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT SAID DEFENDANT COMMITTED THE OFFENSES SPECIFIED. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT SAID DEFENDANT BE BROUGHT TO THE COURT FOR ARRAIGNEMNT AT THE EARLIEST AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITY. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT BOND BE SET AS FOLLOWS: CASH, SURETY OR PROPERTY BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500.00 10 % CASH NOT ALLOWED CONDITIONS OF RELEASE: NO CONSUMPTION/POSSESSION OF ANY ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS OF ABUSE DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CASE. THE DEFENDANT IS SUBJECT TO RANDOM TESTING BY THE COURT TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE WHILE THE CASE IS PENDING. NO CONTACT OF ANY KIND WITH MACY LYNN THORNSBERRY PLACED ON PRE-TRIAL SUPERVISION: MUST REPORT TO IMMEDIATELY TO THE FOLLOWING AGENCY BY 9:00AM THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY FOLLOWING HIS-HER RELEASE FROM CUSTODY. DEFENDANT IS SUBJECT TO ANY ADDTIONAL CONDITIONS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE COURT AND SUPERVISING DEPARTMENT: FINDLAY MUNICIPAL COURT PROBATION DEPARTMENT 318 DORNEY PLAZA, ROOM 206, FINDLAY, OH 45840-419-424-7144 OTHER: STAY AWAY FROM AND DO NOT ENTER 54 W. MAIN ST SHILOH, OHIO THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON _WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2026 AT _8:30AM. FAILURE TO ABIDE BY CONDITIONS AND OR FAILURE TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT CAN RESULT IN THE BOND BEING REVOKED AND OR A WARRANT BEING ISSUED. SIGNED BY JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
2/17/2026 Posted bond, paid $0.00 receipt#2026100653 paid by CHEETAH'S BOND AGENCY
2/17/2026 SURETY Bond Set for $2500.00
2/17/2026 Posted bond, paid $25.00 receipt#2026100652 paid by CHEETAH'S BOND AGENCY
2/17/2026 CASH BOND Bond Set for $25.00
2/17/2026 BOND NOTIFICATION SIGNED BY CHEETAH'S BOND AGENCY APPLY BOND
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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