Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRB00730
Attorney Name
Assigned To
Offense Date
8/19/2026
Date Filed
8/24/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
NIJHIA A SENTER
Address Line 1
426 WALNUT ST
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
UT072294
DOB
9/22/2000

Financial Information

Total Cost
$2,166.00
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$2,166.00

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 202618618 525.07A OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS M2 GUILTY GUILTY 8/25/2026 MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
2 202618618 513.12 POSS. DRUG PARAPHERNALIA M4 GUILTY GUILTY 8/25/2026 MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202618618
Statute Code
525.07A
Statute Description
OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS
Degree
M2
Plea
GUILTY
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
8/25/2026
Adjudicated By
MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
Count Number
2
Citation Number
202618618
Statute Code
513.12
Statute Description
POSS. DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
Degree
M4
Plea
GUILTY
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
8/25/2026
Adjudicated By
MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 10/26/2026 9:30:00 AM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 8/25/2026 2:00:00 PM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
8/26/2026 COMMITMENT RETURNED BY HSO (LOWDEN) WITH SERVICE FOR THE 15 DAYS ON 8-25-26 AT 3:30PM.
8/25/2026 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
8/25/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 10/26/2026 at 09:30 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 08/25/2026 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
8/25/2026 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
8/25/2026 Commitment After Conviction Issued
8/25/2026 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
8/25/2026 Plea of GUILTY entered on 08/25/2026
8/25/2026 Plea of GUILTY entered on 08/25/2026
8/25/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 513.12 - POSS. DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
8/25/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 30 Suspended
8/25/2026 MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ENTRY Issued
8/25/2026 The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the nature of the charge, possible penalties, right to counsel, right to jury/court trial, other rights and the various pleas available.The defendant thereafter entered a plea of GUILTY to the charge. The Court heard evidence from the prosecution to substantiate the charge. The court entered a finding of GUILTY to the charge.Parties hereby consent to this matter being heard by the Magistrates. Parties Hereby waive any rights to object to the Magistrates decision. A Party shall not assign or appeal the Court's adoption of a factual finding or legal conclusion unless the party has filed objections pursuant to Rule 17 of the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY of POSS. DRUG PARAPHERNALIAORC/CO 513.12, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 30 Day(s) with 30 Day(s) suspended consecutive to be scheduled by the Clerk's office. The defendant is ordered to pay all costs of confinement in a jail or other residential facility pursuant to ORC 2929.28, including but not limited to, a per diem fee for room and board in the jail of up to $98.00 per day, and any other costs provided by statute. 3) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s).
8/25/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 525.07A - OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS
8/25/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 60 Day(s) 45 Suspended
8/25/2026 MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ENTRY Issued
8/25/2026 The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the nature of the charge, possible penalties, right to counsel, right to jury/court trial, other rights and the various pleas available.The defendant thereafter entered a plea of GUILTY to the charge. The Court heard evidence from the prosecution to substantiate the charge. The court entered a finding of GUILTY to the charge.Parties hereby consent to this matter being heard by the Magistrates. Parties Hereby waive any rights to object to the Magistrates decision. A Party shall not assign or appeal the Court's adoption of a factual finding or legal conclusion unless the party has filed objections pursuant to Rule 17 of the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY of OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESSORC/CO 525.07A, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 60 Day(s) with 45 Day(s) suspended consecutive to be scheduled by the Clerk's office. The defendant is ordered to pay all costs of confinement in a jail or other residential facility pursuant to ORC 2929.28, including but not limited to, a per diem fee for room and board in the jail of up to $98.00 per day, and any other costs provided by statute. 3) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s).
8/25/2026 Arraignment changed to 08/25/2026 at 02:00 PM in room 202 Hearing was set on 08/24/2026
8/24/2026 Arraignment set for 08/26/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 202
8/24/2026 Case Filed on 08/24/2026

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