Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRB00255
Attorney Name
STEVIN J GROTH
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
3/26/2026
Date Filed
3/31/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
CROPCHO, MICHAEL
Affiant Type
Hancock CO Sheriff
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
ADAM S HIGGINS
Address Line 1
307 E MAIN ST
Address Line 2
City
VANLUE
State
OH
ZIP Code
45890
DLN
TC268308
DOB
3/10/1990

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 266923 2919.25A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE M1 NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
266923
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
Arraignment 4/1/2026 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
3/31/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 03/31/2026
3/31/2026 Right to speedy trial waived by defendant on 03/31/2026
3/31/2026 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
3/31/2026 Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/31/2026
3/31/2026 Written WAIVER OF APPEARANCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/31/2026
3/31/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/31/2026
3/31/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/31/2026
3/31/2026 STEVIN J GROTH filed notice of appearance
3/31/2026 PRETRIAL intake completed.
3/31/2026 Posted bond, paid $25.00 receipt#2026101436 paid by MARY HIGGINS
3/31/2026 CASH BOND Bond Set for $25.00
3/31/2026 Posted bond, paid $2000.00 receipt#2026101435 paid by MARY HIGGINS
3/31/2026 CASH BOND Bond Set for $2000.00
3/31/2026 OHIO VICTIMS' RIGHTS FORM FILED BY THE PROSECUTOR
3/31/2026 BOND NOTIFICATION FORM FILED BY MARY HIGGINS; REQUEST FORMAL HEARING ON RETURN OF BOND MONEY
3/31/2026 JUDGMENT ENTRY – DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE This matter came on this 27th day of March, 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 offense(s) specified. It is therefore ORDERED that said defendant be brought to the Court for arraignment at the earliest available opportunity. It is further ORDERED that Bond be set as follows: Cash, Surety or Property Bond in the amount of $2000.00 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 Eva M Pierce. Placed on Pre-Trial Supervision: Must report immediately to the following agency by 9:00 a.m. the next business day following his/her release from custody. Defendant is subject to any additional conditions deemed appropriate by the Court and supervising department: Findlay Municipal Court Probation Department, 318 Dorney Plaza, Room 207, Findlay, OH 45840 – (419) 424-7144 OTHER: STAY AWAY FROM AND DO NOT ENTER 307 E MAIN ST VANLUE, OHIO. THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026 AT 8:30 AM.. 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 STEPHANIE M. BISHOP
3/31/2026 Case Filed on 03/31/2026
3/31/2026 Arraignment set for 04/01/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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