Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26TRC04834
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
7/11/2026
Date Filed
7/13/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
TPR. E HEASTER
Affiant Type
State Patrol
Proof of Insurance
Yes
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
NAKILA Q CHEEKS
Address Line 1
31 W PERRY ST
Address Line 2
City
TIFFIN
State
OH
ZIP Code
44883
DLN
TQ970599
DOB
2/1/1995

Financial Information

Please contact the court for information.

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
KWX2616
Vehicle Year
2015
Vehicle Make
GMC
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
SIL

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
No

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 OHP320451071120260310 4511.19A1A OVI M1 NOT GUILTY
2 OHP320451071120260310 4511.19A2 STATE OVI M1 NOT GUILTY
3 OHP320451071120260310 4511.25 LANES OF TRAVEL UPON ROADWAYS MM NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
OHP320451071120260310
Statute Code
4511.19A1A
Statute Description
OVI
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By
Count Number
2
Citation Number
OHP320451071120260310
Statute Code
4511.19A2
Statute Description
STATE OVI
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By
Count Number
3
Citation Number
OHP320451071120260310
Statute Code
4511.25
Statute Description
LANES OF TRAVEL UPON ROADWAYS
Degree
MM
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Suppression 10/21/2026 10:30:00 AM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 8/19/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 7/28/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 7/14/2026 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
10/15/2026 PROOF OF EMPLOYMENT VENTEK SOLUTIONS 1900 INDUSTRIAL DR FINDLAY, OH 45840 SHOWN BY DEFENDANT
10/15/2026 ALS Privilege Card Issued
9/28/2026 ALS Privilege Card Issued
9/28/2026 PROOF OF EMPLOYMENT KASAI NORTH AMERICA 1111 N. WARPOLE AVE UPPER SANDUSKY 43351 SHOWN BY DEFT
9/22/2026 SUBP FOR TROOPER HEASTER RETURNED BY BLF WITH SERVICE $7.00 FEE
9/21/2026 SUBP FOR TROOPER HEASTER FILED BY PROS OFFICE ISSUED TO BLF FOR SERVICE
9/14/2026 MOTION TO SUPPRESS SET FOR HEARING by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 09/14/2026
9/14/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
9/14/2026 Suppression set for 10/21/2026 at 10:30 AM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
9/14/2026 Written MOTION TO SUPPRESS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 09/14/2026
8/26/2026 ALS Privilege Card Issued
8/26/2026 PROOF OF INSURANCE (THE GENERAL) EFFECTIVE DATE 08/26/2026 THROUGH 08/26/2027 SHOWN ELECTRONICALLY BY DEFT
8/26/2026 PROOF OF EMPLOYENT (PRESSED PAPERBOARD) SHOWN ELECTRONICALLY BY DEFT
8/26/2026 Rules for Driving Privileges Issued
8/26/2026 MOTION FOR DRIVING PRIVILEGES WHILE UNDER ALS GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 08/26/2026 (THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT UPON DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR DRIVING PRIVILEGES. FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, THE MOTION IS HEREBY GRANTED. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THE DEFENDANT'S REQUEST FOR DRIVING PRIVILEGES TO AND FROM COURT, WORK, TAKING HER CHILDREN TO AND FROM SCHOOL, MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS FOR HERSELF AND CHILDREN, APPOINTMENTS AT THE HANCOCK COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICER, AND LIFE NECESSITIES BE GRANTED. BE IT SO ORDERED.)
8/25/2026 ALS Disposition Issued
8/25/2026 Written MOTION FOR DRIVING PRIVILEGES WHILE UNDER ALS filed by Defendant's Attorney on 08/25/2026 (TO-FROM COURT, WORK, TAKING CHILDREN TO-FROM SCHOOL, MEDICAL APPTS FOR SELF AND CHILDREN, APPOINTMENTS AT THE HANCOCK COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE AND LIFE NECESSITIES.)
8/19/2026 PT Report Issued
8/19/2026 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 09/09/2026 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.
7/23/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/23/2026 Pre-Trial set for 08/19/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
7/21/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 07/21/2026
7/21/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 07/21/2026
7/21/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 07/21/2026
7/21/2026 Jury Demanded on 07/21/2026 by Attorney
7/21/2026 Written REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/21/2026
7/21/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/21/2026
7/21/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/21/2026
7/21/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/21/2026
7/21/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/21/2026
7/21/2026 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
7/21/2026 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/21/2026
7/21/2026 REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 07/21/2026 (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))
7/15/2026 DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 07/14/2026 FILED BY FPD (RUDNIK)
7/14/2026 PTS ASSESSMENT JE Issued
7/14/2026 Finger Print Requirements Issued
7/14/2026 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
7/14/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 07/14/2026. 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 07/28/2026 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 07/28/2026 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.The defendant is not to operate a motor vehicle for any reason.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.
7/14/2026 Arraignment continued to 07/28/2026 at 08:30 AM
7/14/2026 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
7/13/2026 JUDGMENT ENTRY – DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE This matter came on this 11TH day of July, 2026, for a determination of probable cause concerning the arrest of the Defendant for a charge of OVI (M-1) 4511.19(A)(1)(A), OVI (M-1) 4511.19 (A)(2) & LEFT OF CENTER (MM) 4511.25, 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: Personal Recognizance CONDITIONS OF RELEASE: NO consumption/possession of any alcohol and/or drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case. The defendant is subject to random testing by the Court to verify compliance while the case is pending. Placed on Pre-Trial Supervision: Must report immediately to the following agency by 9:00 a.m. the next business day following his/her release from custody. Defendant is subject to any additional conditions deemed appropriate by the Court and supervising department: Findlay Municipal Court Probation Department, 318 Dorney Plaza, Room 207, Findlay, OH 45840 – (419) 424-7144 THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON TUESDAY, JULY 14, 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
7/13/2026 Case Filed on 07/13/2026
7/13/2026 Arraignment set for 07/14/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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