Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRB00271
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
4/4/2026
Date Filed
4/6/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
LYLE J ARMSTRONG
Address Line 1
308 CLIFTON AVE
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
RF923420
DOB
7/25/1970

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 202606958 2919.25C DOMESTIC VIOLENCE M4 NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202606958
Statute Code
2919.25C
Statute Description
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Degree
M4
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Pre-Trial 5/13/2026 8:30:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 4/22/2026 8:30:00 AM 202
Continued 4/6/2026 2:00:00 PM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
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
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
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

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