| 4/21/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 4/21/2026 |
Pre-Trial set for 05/13/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 4/20/2026 |
MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 04/20/2026
ORDER
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 SEBSEQUENT 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 RECORNDINGS 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 TRANSMISSION AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLED MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; AND
6. ALL FIELD NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER.
BE IT SO ORDERED
JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
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| 4/17/2026 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 04/16/2026 |
| 4/17/2026 |
Jury Demanded on 04/16/2026 by Attorney |
| 4/16/2026 |
JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case |
| 4/16/2026 |
Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/16/2026 |
| 4/16/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/16/2026 |
| 4/16/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/16/2026 |
| 4/16/2026 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/16/2026 |
| 4/16/2026 |
Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/16/2026 |
| 4/16/2026 |
PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance |
| 4/16/2026 |
Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/16/2026 |
| 4/7/2026 |
PRETRIAL-intake completed. |
| 4/6/2026 |
Program Appt Notification Issued |
| 4/6/2026 |
WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued |
| 4/6/2026 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 04/06/2026. 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 04/22/2026 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 04/22/2026 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.Placed on Pre-trial Supervision: Must report to the Probation department immediately after court. Defendant is subject to any additional conditions deemed appropriate by the Court and Probation Department.The Defendant is ordered to remain away from the alleged victim, the victim's place of employment, or any other place the alleged victim may be found, during the pendency of this action. NO CONTACT WITH LISA LONSWAY. STAY AWAY FROM AND DO NOT ENTER 308 CLINTON AVE FINDLAY, OH. MAY BE PERMITTED TO GO TO THE RESIDENCE 2 TIMES PER DAY ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FEEDING HIS CAT. |
| 4/6/2026 |
MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued |
| 4/6/2026 |
Arraignment continued to 04/22/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 202 |
| 4/6/2026 |
PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued |
| 4/6/2026 |
JUDGMENT ENTRY – DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE
This matter came on this 5 day of April, 2026, for a determination of probable cause concerning the arrest of the Defendant for a charge of Domestic Violence (M-4) 2919.25(C), 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 $1,000.00 10% Cash NOT allowed
CONDITIONS OF RELEASE:
NO CONTACT OF ANY KIND with Lisa Lonsway.
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 206, Findlay OH 45840 – (419) 424-7144
OTHER: Stay away from and do not enter 308 Clifton Ave., Findlay, Ohio
THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026 AT 830 A.M. 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
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| 4/6/2026 |
WARRANT ON COMPLAINT RETURNED BY BAILIFF (SMITH) WITH $21.00 FEE |
| 4/6/2026 |
WARRANT ON COMPLAINT ISSUED TO BAILIFF FOR SERVICE |
| 4/6/2026 |
Case Filed on 04/06/2026 |
| 4/6/2026 |
Arraignment set for 04/06/2026 at 02:00 PM in room 202 |