Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRB00754
Attorney Name
DOROTHY L WILLIAMS
Assigned To
Offense Date
8/27/2026
Date Filed
8/31/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
JAMES R WARD
Address Line 1
5390 BROBECK STREET
Address Line 2
City
FLINT
State
MI
ZIP Code
48532
DLN
DOB
1/4/1989

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 2026171B 2907.231B ENGAGING IN PROSTITUTION M1
Count Number
1
Citation Number
2026171B
Statute Code
2907.231B
Statute Description
ENGAGING IN PROSTITUTION
Degree
M1
Plea
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Arraignment 9/9/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 8/31/2026 2:00:00 PM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
9/8/2026 Defendant found indigent. Court appoints DOROTHY L WILLIAMS as counsel.
9/8/2026 ENTRY – APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL: THIS MATTER COMES ON FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE DEFENDANT’S REQUEST FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL. UPON CONSIDERATION OF SAID REQUEST, THE COURT FINDS: DEFENDANT’S REQUEST WELL TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON(S): PUBLIC DEFENDER HAS CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT DOROTHY WILLIAMS, AN ATTORNEY AT LAW ADMITTED TO PRACTICE BEFORE THE BAR OF THE STATE OF OHIO, BE APPOINTED FOR THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT TO BE PAID FOR AT PUBLIC EXPENSE, UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: THE $25.00 APPLICATION FEE WILL BE ASSESSED AS COSTS. S/ BY ALAN D HACKENBERG
9/8/2026 Written LETTER RECEIVED FROM HCPD DOES QUALIFY FOR COURT APPOINTED BUT HAS A CONFLICT WITH HCPD filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/08/2026
8/31/2026 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
8/31/2026 Commitment Pending Hearing Issued
8/31/2026 CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $2500.00
8/31/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 08/31/2026. 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 09/09/2026 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 09/09/2026 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 $2500.00, and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.
8/31/2026 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
8/31/2026 Arraignment continued to 09/09/2026 at 08:30 AM
8/31/2026 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT SERVED BY THE BLF (SMITH) W/$21.00 SERVICE FEES
8/31/2026 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT ISSUED TO THE BLF FOR SERVICE
8/31/2026 JUDGMENT ENTRY – DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE This matter came on this 28TH day of August, 2026, for a determination of probable cause concerning the arrest of the Defendant for a charge of Engaging in Prostitution (M-1) 2907.231, 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 $2500.00 10% Cash NOT allowed CONDITIONS OF RELEASE: THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON Wednesday, September 2, 2026 AT 8:30 am. 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 STEPHANIE M. BISHOP
8/31/2026 Arraignment set for 08/31/2026 at 02:00 PM in room 202
8/31/2026 Case Filed on 08/31/2026

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