Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26TRD00793
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
2/5/2026
Date Filed
2/9/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
BRUBAKER, BAYDEN
Affiant Type
Hancock CO Sheriff
Proof of Insurance
Yes
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
ANTHONY STEPHEN JULIAN AYALA
Address Line 1
160 PIONEER ST
Address Line 2
City
DUNKIRK
State
OH
ZIP Code
45836
DLN
VP202189
DOB
10/12/2004

Financial Information

Please contact the court for information.

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
356ZED
Vehicle Year
2023
Vehicle Make
KIA
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
BLUE

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
No

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 CO3200019613 4510.037J DUS - 12 POINT M1 NOT GUILTY
2 CO3200019613 4511.21B3 SPEEDING M4 NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
CO3200019613
Statute Code
4510.037J
Statute Description
DUS - 12 POINT
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By
Count Number
2
Citation Number
CO3200019613
Statute Code
4511.21B3
Statute Description
SPEEDING
Degree
M4
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Pre-Trial 4/1/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 3/12/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 3/5/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 2/26/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 2/12/2026 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
3/17/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
3/17/2026 Pre-Trial set for 04/01/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 03/17/2026
3/17/2026 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 03/17/2026 ORDER 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 SEBSEQUENT 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 RECORNDINGS 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 TRANSMISSION AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLED MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; AND 6. ALL FIELD NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER. BE IT SO ORDERED JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
3/11/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 03/11/2026
3/11/2026 Jury Demanded on 03/11/2026 by Attorney
3/11/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 03/11/2026
3/11/2026 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
3/11/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/11/2026
3/11/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/11/2026
3/11/2026 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/11/2026
3/11/2026 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
3/11/2026 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/11/2026
3/11/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/11/2026
3/11/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/11/2026
3/5/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 03/05/2026. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant requested a continuance to seek the advice of counsel. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this case be continued to 03/12/2026 at 08:30 AM so the Defendant may consult with an attorney. with the conditions of Bond To Continue - Bond and conditions of bond continued as previously established.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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.BOND AND CONDITIONS OF BOND CONTINUED AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED. NO MORE CONTINUANCES WILL BE GRANTED
3/5/2026 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
3/5/2026 Arraignment continued to 03/12/2026 at 08:30 AM
2/13/2026 Arraignment continued to 03/05/2026 at 08:30 AM
2/13/2026 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF ARRN GRANTED by MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Magistrate on 02/13/2026 (ARRAIGNMENT CONTINUED TO MARCH 5, 2026 AT 8:30AM. SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72.)
2/12/2026 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF ARRN filed by Defendant on 02/12/2026
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 suggested indigency and requested the appointment of counsel. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this case be continued until 02/26/2026 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 02/26/2026 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.The defendant is not to operate a motor vehicle for any reason.
2/12/2026 Arraignment continued to 02/26/2026 at 08:30 AM
2/12/2026 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
2/9/2026 Case Filed on 02/09/2026
2/9/2026 Arraignment set for 02/12/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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