Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26TRC01613
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
3/15/2026
Date Filed
3/16/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
TPR. J BOWERS
Affiant Type
State Patrol
Proof of Insurance
Yes
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
CHRISTOPHER A THOMPSON Jr
Address Line 1
321 CLINTON ST
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
TW535965
DOB
1/25/1993

Financial Information

Total Cost
$966.00
Total Paid
$200.00
Total Owed
$766.00

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
KLK5737
Vehicle Year
2015
Vehicle Make
GMC
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
BLK

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
Yes

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 OHP320789031520260220 4511.194B PHYSICAL CONTROL M1 NO CONTEST GUILTY 8/19/2026 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
2 OHP320789031520260220 4511.19A1D OVI-BREATH M1 NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 8/19/2026 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
3 OHP320789031520260220 4511.21C SPEED MM NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 8/19/2026 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
1
Citation Number
OHP320789031520260220
Statute Code
4511.194B
Statute Description
PHYSICAL CONTROL
Degree
M1
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
8/19/2026
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
2
Citation Number
OHP320789031520260220
Statute Code
4511.19A1D
Statute Description
OVI-BREATH
Degree
M1
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
8/19/2026
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Count Number
3
Citation Number
OHP320789031520260220
Statute Code
4511.21C
Statute Description
SPEED
Degree
MM
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
8/19/2026
Adjudicated By
STEPHANIE M BISHOP

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 10/19/2026 10:00:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Plea 8/19/2026 1:30:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
SECOND PRETRIAL 6/3/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 4/15/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 3/31/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 3/17/2026 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
10/23/2026 BW C/R FTA STAT CONF HRG ISSUED TO HSO FOR SERVICE
10/22/2026 FTA STATUS CONFERENCE CR Issued
10/22/2026 Warrant issued for FTA STATUS CONFERENCE HEARING CR on 10/22/2026
9/9/2026 Case sent to BCI&I on 09092026
9/9/2026 Case sent to BCI&I on 09092026
9/9/2026 Case sent to BCI&I on 09092026
8/31/2026 WEB PAYMENT Paid $100.00 receipt# 2026427907 paid by CHRISTOPHER A THOMPSON Jr
8/31/2026 RECD COMPLIANCE REPORT FROM FOCUS DEF COMPLETED VIP ON AUGUST 28, 2026
8/19/2026 Paid $100.00 receipt# 2026426781 paid by CHRISTOPHER A THOMPSON Jr 07933D
8/19/2026 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
8/19/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 10/19/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
8/19/2026 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 08/19/2026
8/19/2026 Charge Amended from 4511.19A1A OVI M1 6 points to 4511.194B PHYSICAL CONTROL M1 0 points by on 08/19/2026
8/19/2026 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 08/19/2026
8/19/2026 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 08/19/2026
8/19/2026 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 4511.21C - SPEED
8/19/2026 TC Journal half sheet Issued
8/19/2026 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
8/19/2026 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 4511.19A1D - OVI-BREATH
8/19/2026 TC Journal half sheet Issued
8/19/2026 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
8/19/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 60 Day(s) 7 Credited 53 Suspended
8/19/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 4511.194B - PHYSICAL CONTROL
8/19/2026 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 NO CONTEST to the charge. The Court heard evidence from the prosecution to substantiate the charge. The court entered a finding of GUILTY to the charge.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY of PHYSICAL CONTROLORC/CO 4511.194B, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $650.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 60 Day(s) with 53 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) Defendant shall attend and successfully complete a driver's intervention program, and pursue any recommended course of treatment, for which he/she will receive 5 Day(s) of jail credit. 4) No 6 point violations and/or DUS offenses for 1 Year(s). 5) No repetition for 1 Year(s). 6) Defendant shall attend Victims Impact Panel program at the next regularly scheduled date for which he/she will receive 2 Day(s) jail credit.
8/19/2026 DIP Referral Issued
8/19/2026 VIP Referral Issued
8/17/2026 self referral RECD COMPLIANCE REPORT FROM ARC DEF COMPLETED DIP WITH NO FURTHER RECOMMENDATIONS
6/30/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
6/30/2026 Plea set for 08/19/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
6/3/2026 PT Report Issued
6/3/2026 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 06/24/2026 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.
4/29/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
4/29/2026 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 06/03/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
4/21/2026 MOTION FOR DRIVING PRIVILEGES WHILE UNDER ALS DENIED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 04/21/2026 (DENIED. DEFENDANT IS NOT OTHERWISE VALID.)
4/17/2026 Written MOTION FOR DRIVING PRIVILEGES WHILE UNDER ALS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/17/2026 (TO/FROM COURT, WORK, APPTS WITH ATTY AND LIFE NECESSITIES.)
4/15/2026 PT Report Issued
4/15/2026 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 05/06/2026 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.
3/23/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
3/23/2026 Pre-Trial set for 04/15/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 03/23/2026
3/23/2026 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 03/23/2026 (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))
3/19/2026 Jury Demanded on 03/19/2026 by Attorney
3/19/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 03/19/2026
3/19/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 03/19/2026
3/19/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 03/19/2026
3/19/2026 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
3/19/2026 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/19/2026
3/19/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/19/2026
3/19/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/19/2026
3/19/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/19/2026
3/19/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/19/2026
3/19/2026 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
3/19/2026 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/19/2026
3/19/2026 DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGER PRINTING ON 03/1/2026 FILED BY FPD (ANDREWS)
3/17/2026 PTS ASSESSMENT JE Issued
3/17/2026 Finger Print Return Issued
3/17/2026 Finger Print Requirements Issued
3/17/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 03/17/2026. 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 03/31/2026 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 03/31/2026 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.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.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case.
3/17/2026 JE Continuance Issued
3/17/2026 Arraignment continued to 03/31/2026 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 03/17/2026
3/17/2026 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
3/16/2026 Case Filed on 03/16/2026
3/16/2026 Arraignment set for 03/17/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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