Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRB00453
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
12/21/2025
Date Filed
6/4/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
MICHAEL SOLOMON AMWEG
Address Line 1
221 N WALNUT ST
Address Line 2
City
DUNKIRK
State
OH
ZIP Code
45836
DLN
RP777620
DOB
10/26/1980

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 2627061 4729.51E1C POSSESS DANGEROUS DRUGS M1 NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
2627061
Statute Code
4729.51E1C
Statute Description
POSSESS DANGEROUS DRUGS
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Pre-Trial 9/9/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 8/26/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 8/12/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 7/29/2026 8:30:00 AM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
8/19/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
8/19/2026 Pre-Trial set for 09/09/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
8/17/2026 REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 08/17/2026 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. BE IT SO ORDERED/STEPHANIE M BISHOP (COPY TO PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE)
8/17/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 08/17/2026
8/17/2026 Jury Demanded on 08/17/2026 by Attorney
8/17/2026 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/17/2026
8/17/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/17/2026
8/17/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/17/2026
8/17/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/17/2026
8/17/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/17/2026
8/17/2026 Written REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/17/2026
8/17/2026 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
8/12/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 08/12/2026. 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 08/26/2026 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 08/26/2026 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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.BOND AND CONDITIONS OF BOND CONTINUED AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED.
8/12/2026 JE Continuance Issued
8/12/2026 Arraignment continued to 08/26/2026 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 08/12/2026
7/29/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 07/29/2026. 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 08/12/2026 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 08/12/2026 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.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case.
7/29/2026 JE Continuance Issued
7/29/2026 Arraignment continued to 08/12/2026 at 08:30 AM
7/29/2026 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
7/27/2026 Arraignment set for 07/29/2026 at 08:30 AM
7/27/2026 DEFT'S COPY OF SUMMONS SERVED BY DEPUTY CLERK LEE
7/15/2026 Service For SUMMONS to MICHAEL SOLOMON AMWEG sent via Certified Mail Failed on 07/15/2026 Receipt Number 9414814903030614576335
7/2/2026 DEFT'S COPY OF SUMMONS ISSUED BY CERTIFIED MAIL RETURNED BY USPS FROM 398 EAST FOREST RD, APT 300, KENTON, OH 43326 STATING RETURN TO SENDER, UNCLAIMED, UNABLE TO FORWARD
6/4/2026 SUMMONS notice issued to MICHAEL SOLOMON AMWEG via CERTIFIED MAIL 9414814903030614576335 WITH $8.86 FEE
6/4/2026 Case Filed on 06/04/2026

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