Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRB00444
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
6/3/2026
Date Filed
6/3/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
STEVEN W FANNIN II
Address Line 1
240 PROSPECT AVE
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
TA368387
DOB
9/9/1990

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 2611973 2919.25C DOMESTIC VIOLENCE M4 NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
2611973
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
Jury Trial 10/1/2026 8:30:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial with Judge 9/22/2026 9:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial with Judge 8/26/2026 9:30:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
SECOND PRETRIAL 7/22/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 7/1/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 6/17/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 6/3/2026 2:00:00 PM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
9/2/2026 SUBP FOR CHELSEA FANNIN, OFFICER COOLEY, OFFICER HERNDANDEZ, OFFICER DOWNING, OFFICER LEHMAN RETURNED BY BLF WITH SERVICE $35.50 FEE
9/1/2026 SUBP FOR CHELSEA FANNIN RETURNED BY BLF WITH SERVICE $7.50 FEE
9/1/2026 SUBP FOR CHELSEA FANNIN RETURNED BY BLF WITH SERVICE $7.50 FEE
9/1/2026 SUBP FOR CHELSEA FANNIN, OFFICER COOLEY, OFFICER HERNANDEZ, OFFICER ERIC LEHMAN, AND OFFICER DOWNING FILED BY PROS OFFICE ISSUED TO BLF FOR SERVICE
8/31/2026 SUBP FOR CHELSEA FANNIN FILED BY PROS OFFICE ISSUED TO BLF FOR SERVICE
8/31/2026 SUBP FOR CHELSEA FANNIN FILED BY PUBLIC DEFENDER ISSUED TO BLF FOR SERVICE
8/26/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
8/26/2026 Jury Trial set for 10/01/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
8/26/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
8/26/2026 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 09/22/2026 at 09:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP JURY TRIAL SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 1, 2026
8/26/2026 TC Judgment Entry Issued
8/26/2026 Judgment This Day, August 26, 2026 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that This matter came before the Court for a Pretrial with the Judge. Prosecutor Finelli appeared on behalf of the State of Ohio and Defendant appeared with Attorney Maekask. The parties have not resolved the matter. Mr. Maekask requested that the case be set for Jury Trial. Set for Jury Trial on October 1, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. and a final Pretrial with the Judge on September 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Based upon this matter being scheduled for a Jury Trial, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED as follows: 1. Both parties shall file with the Court any proposed instructions for the Jury on or before the date of the Final Pre-Trial with the Court. Each party shall include specific references to all relevant portions of the Ohio Jury Instructions (OJI) and, if not included in OJI, specific references to relevant case law supporting the requested instruction(s). Additionally, counsel shall provide the Court with electronic media containing the proposed instructions in a format compatible with Microsoft Word. The media shall be delivered to room 208 of Findlay Municipal Court. 2. There will be one (1) Alternate Juror for the Jury trial. 3. All pre-trial motions shall be filed not later than 7 days before the scheduled Jury Trial date. 4. Any party intending to present digital exhibits shall confer with a Judicial Assistant no later than 7 days before the scheduled Jury Trial date to verify that the format and medium being presented is compatible and safe to use with the system provided by the Court. 5. The Clerk of Courts shall cause a copy of this Entry to be served upon the parties or their counsel of record. STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE
8/10/2026 SUBP FOR CHELSEA FANNIN RETURNED BY BLF (SMITH) W/SERVICE $7.50
8/4/2026 SUBP FOR CHELSEA FANNIN FILED BY PROS ISSUED TO BLF (SMITH)
7/29/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/29/2026 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 08/26/2026 at 09:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 07/29/2026
7/22/2026 PT Report Issued
7/22/2026 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 08/12/2026 to advise what type of hearing to schedule in his/her case. If Judicial Assistant is not contacted by above date the case will be set for a Court Trial or Jury Trial (if requested) and notice will be sent to Defendant or Defendant's Attorney. If the Defendant's continuance is for time to consult with his/her Attorney he must notify the Judicial Assistant, as indicated above. Otherwise, time will be charged against the defendant. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
7/14/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/14/2026 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 07/22/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
7/1/2026 PT Report Issued
7/1/2026 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 07/22/2026 to advise what type of hearing to schedule in his/her case. If Judicial Assistant is not contacted by above date the case will be set for a Court Trial or Jury Trial (if requested) and notice will be sent to Defendant or Defendant's Attorney. If the Defendant's continuance is for time to consult with his/her Attorney he must notify the Judicial Assistant, as indicated above. Otherwise, time will be charged against the defendant. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
6/10/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
6/10/2026 Pre-Trial set for 07/01/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 06/10/2026
6/9/2026 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 06/09/2026 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. S/ STEPHANIE M BISHOP (COPY TO PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE)
6/9/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 06/08/2026
6/9/2026 Jury Demanded on 06/08/2026 by Attorney
6/9/2026 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
6/8/2026 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
6/8/2026 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/08/2026
6/8/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/08/2026
6/8/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/08/2026
6/8/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/08/2026
6/8/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/08/2026
6/8/2026 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/08/2026
6/4/2026 Defendant was fitted with a SCRAM unit.
6/4/2026 PRETRIAL - intake complete
6/4/2026 DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 06/03/2026 FILED BY HSO
6/4/2026 PRETRIAL - intake complete
6/4/2026 Posted bond, paid $25.00 receipt#2026102794 paid by SOKE BAIL BONDS
6/4/2026 CASH BOND Bond Set for $25.00
6/4/2026 Posted bond, paid $0.00 receipt#2026102793 paid by SOKE BAIL BONDS
6/4/2026 SURETY Bond Set for $1000.00
6/3/2026 Program Appt Notification Issued
6/3/2026 Commitment Pending Hearing Issued
6/3/2026 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
6/3/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 06/03/2026. 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 06/17/2026 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 06/17/2026 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 CASH OR SURETY in the amount of $1000.00, 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.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case. NO CONTACT WITH CHELSEA FANNING. STAY AWAY FROM AND DO NOT ENTER 240 PROSPECT AVE., FINDLAY, OH.
6/3/2026 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
6/3/2026 Arraignment continued to 06/17/2026 at 08:30 AM
6/3/2026 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT SERVED BY THE BLF W/$21.00 SERVICE FEES
6/3/2026 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT ISSUED TO THE BLF FOR SERVICE
6/3/2026 Arraignment set for 06/03/2026 at 02:00 PM in room 202
6/3/2026 Case Filed on 06/03/2026

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