Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26TRD00791
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
2/6/2026
Date Filed
2/9/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
OFFICER S WEIHRAUCH
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Yes
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
JOHN P CHENEY Jr
Address Line 1
110 1/2 FAIR ST
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
TD935344
DOB
12/2/1987

Financial Information

Please contact the court for information.

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
GTY7565
Vehicle Year
2008
Vehicle Make
HOND
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
BLU

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
No

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 CO3201030085 335.01A1 DRIVERS/COMM LICENSE REQUIRED UO NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
CO3201030085
Statute Code
335.01A1
Statute Description
DRIVERS/COMM LICENSE REQUIRED
Degree
UO
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
SECOND PRETRIAL 4/8/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 3/18/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 2/25/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 2/12/2026 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
3/24/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
3/24/2026 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 04/08/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 03/24/2026
2/26/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
2/26/2026 Pre-Trial set for 03/18/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 02/26/2026
2/25/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/20/2026
2/25/2026 Jury Demanded on 02/20/2026 by Attorney
2/25/2026 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
2/25/2026 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
2/25/2026 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 02/25/2026 (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))
2/20/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/20/2026
2/20/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/20/2026
2/20/2026 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/20/2026
2/20/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/20/2026
2/20/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/20/2026
2/20/2026 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/20/2026
2/12/2026 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
2/12/2026 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
2/12/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 02/12/2026. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant requested a continuance. It is therefore ordered that this case be continued to 02/25/2026 at 08:30 AM. 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.
2/12/2026 Arraignment continued to 02/25/2026 at 08:30 AM
2/12/2026 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
2/9/2026 Arraignment set for 02/12/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 202
2/9/2026 Case Filed on 02/09/2026

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