Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRB00469
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
5/24/2026
Date Filed
6/10/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
HART, TAMMI
Affiant Type
Hancock CO Sheriff
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
JOSHUA D DOWNING
Address Line 1
510 W MAIN CROSS ST
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
RU5910282
DOB
2/28/1975

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 202611375 2925.31 ABUSING HARMFUL INTOXICANTS M4 NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202611375
Statute Code
2925.31
Statute Description
ABUSING HARMFUL INTOXICANTS
Degree
M4
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
SECOND PRETRIAL 9/2/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 7/28/2026 9:15:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 7/7/2026 9:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 6/24/2026 8:30:00 AM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
8/3/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
8/3/2026 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 09/02/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 08/03/2026
7/28/2026 PT Report Issued
7/28/2026 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 08/18/2026 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.
7/16/2026 REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 07/16/2026 (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. (COPY TO PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE))
7/16/2026 Written REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/16/2026
7/16/2026 Jury Demanded on 07/16/2026 by Attorney
7/16/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/16/2026
7/16/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/16/2026
7/16/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/16/2026
7/16/2026 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
7/16/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/16/2026
7/16/2026 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/16/2026
7/7/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/7/2026 Pre-Trial set for 07/28/2026 at 09:15 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
7/7/2026 PT Report Issued
7/7/2026 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR 2ND PRE-TRIAL. SEEKING THE PUBLIC DEFENDERS ASSISTANCE Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
6/25/2026 DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGER PRINTING ON 06/24/2026 AT 1024 HRS RETURNED BY HSO (LOWDEN)
6/24/2026 Finger Print Requirements Issued
6/24/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
6/24/2026 Pre-Trial set for 07/07/2026 at 09:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
6/24/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 06/24/2026
6/24/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 06/24/2026. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant waived his right to counsel and entered a plea of NOT GUILTY.Further, the defendant requested this matter be set for a pre-trial conference, pursuant to criminal rule 17.1.It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued and scheduled for a pre-trial conference, and that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(e).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.The Defendant shall immediately report to the Clerk of Court to be scheduled for fingerprinting in compliance with ORC 109.60. The Defendant shall be fingerprinted within 24 hours of this Order.
6/24/2026 JE Continuance Issued
6/24/2026 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
6/16/2026 Arraignment set for 06/24/2026 at 08:30 AM
6/16/2026 Service for SUMMONS to JOSHUA D DOWNING sent via HSO was Personal on 06/12/2026 RETURNED BY HSO (LEMUS) W/ SERV FEE $ 10.00
6/10/2026 SUMMONS notice issued to JOSHUA D DOWNING via HSO
6/10/2026 Case Filed on 06/10/2026

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