Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26TRD03624
Attorney Name
Assigned To
Offense Date
5/24/2026
Date Filed
5/27/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
RITTER, JUSTIN
Affiant Type
Hancock CO Sheriff
Proof of Insurance
No
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
JOSHUA D DOWNING
Address Line 1
510 W MAIN CROSS ST
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
RU591282
DOB
2/28/1975

Financial Information

Total Cost
$589.00
Total Paid
$50.00
Total Owed
$539.00

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
KNJ2358
Vehicle Year
2006
Vehicle Make
CHEV
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 CO3200005810 4510.11A DUS M1 GUILTY GUILTY 5/28/2026 MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
2 CO3200005810 4511.20 RECKLESS OPERATION MM GUILTY GUILTY 5/28/2026 MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
Count Number
1
Citation Number
CO3200005810
Statute Code
4510.11A
Statute Description
DUS
Degree
M1
Plea
GUILTY
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
5/28/2026
Adjudicated By
MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
Count Number
2
Citation Number
CO3200005810
Statute Code
4511.20
Statute Description
RECKLESS OPERATION
Degree
MM
Plea
GUILTY
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
5/28/2026
Adjudicated By
MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 9/28/2026 9:00:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 7/27/2026 9:30:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 5/28/2026 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
7/27/2026 PAYMENT AGREEMENT W/ SANCTIONS Issued
7/27/2026 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
7/27/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 09/28/2026 at 09:00 AM by
6/29/2026 Paid $50.00 receipt# 2026420586 paid by JOSHUA D DOWNING
5/28/2026 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
5/28/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 07/27/2026 at 09:30 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
5/28/2026 Plea of GUILTY entered on 05/28/2026
5/28/2026 Plea of GUILTY entered on 05/28/2026
5/28/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 4511.20 - RECKLESS OPERATION
5/28/2026 MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ENTRY Issued
5/28/2026 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 GUILTY to the charge. The Court heard evidence from the prosecution to substantiate the charge. The court entered a finding of GUILTY to the charge.Parties hereby consent to this matter being heard by the Magistrates. Parties Hereby waive any rights to object to the Magistrates decision. A Party shall not assign or appeal the Court's adoption of a factual finding or legal conclusion unless the party has filed objections pursuant to Rule 17 of the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY of RECKLESS OPERATIONORC/CO 4511.20, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $150.00 plus all costs
5/28/2026 MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ENTRY Issued
5/28/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 30 Suspended
5/28/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 4510.11A - DUS
5/28/2026 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 GUILTY to the charge. The Court heard evidence from the prosecution to substantiate the charge. The court entered a finding of GUILTY to the charge.Parties hereby consent to this matter being heard by the Magistrates. Parties Hereby waive any rights to object to the Magistrates decision. A Party shall not assign or appeal the Court's adoption of a factual finding or legal conclusion unless the party has filed objections pursuant to Rule 17 of the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY of DUSORC/CO 4510.11A, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 30 Day(s) with 30 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) No 6 point violations and/or DUS offenses for 1 Year(s).
5/27/2026 Arraignment set for 05/28/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 202
5/27/2026 Case Filed on 05/27/2026

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