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PORTAGE COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT

New Common Pleas Assignments

JUDGE Becky L Doherty

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Courtroom #4

2026CR00397—State of Ohio vs Fertig Jr, Russell F; Fertig, Russell F. (..); Public Defender. Status Hearing on Probation.

2025CR00018—State of Ohio vs Sheesley, Christina L. (..); Public Defender. Drug Court Status Conference.

2024CR00879—State of Ohio vs Fertig Jr, Russell; Fertig, Russell. (..); Pro Se. Status Hearing on Probation.

2024CR00620—State of Ohio vs Walker, Draeonshai P D. Status Hearing on Probation.

2024CR00216A—State of Ohio vs Woodward, David P. (..); Heller, Eli. Drug Court Status Conference.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Courtroom #4

2026CR00683—State of Ohio vs Gehris, David A. Discovery Hearing.

2026CR00673—State of Ohio vs McGarr, Aaron S. (..); Fink, Eric R. Discovery Hearing.

2026CR00670—State of Ohio vs Miracle, Samuel C. (..); Sivy, Madison. Discovery Hearing.

2026CR00666—State of Ohio vs Arrow, Bryan J. (..); Public Defender. Discovery Hearing.

2026CR00651—State of Ohio vs Ross, Elizabeth M. (..); Public Defender. Discovery Hearing.

2026CR00636—State of Ohio vs Dixon, Cantreall L. Discovery Hearing.

2026CR00629—State of Ohio vs Durfee, Anna G. (..); Public Defender. Discovery Hearing.

2026CR00627—State of Ohio vs Teece, Shawn R. (..); Public Defender. Discovery Hearing.

2026CR00614—State of Ohio vs Harris, Donovan S. (..); Public Defender. Discovery Hearing.

2026CR00610—State of Ohio vs Lallathin, Maurice J. (..); Public Defender. Discovery Hearing.

2026CR00604—State of Ohio vs Moorhead Jr, Michael J; Moorhead, Michael J. (..); Knabb, Jordan E. Discovery Hearing.

2026CR00593—State of Ohio vs Carter, Keon L. (..); Levine, Gary Howard. Discovery Hearing.

2026CR00584D—State of Ohio vs Hau, Colleen E. (..); Public Defender. Discovery Hearing.

2026CR00577—State of Ohio vs Smith, John Michael. (..); Public Defender. Discovery Hearing.

2026CR00576—State of Ohio vs Silver, Aherin D. (..); Loepp, Thomas Charles. Discovery Hearing.

2026CR00570—State of Ohio vs Chasse, Jerimiah W. (..); Public Defender. Discovery Hearing.

2026CR00562—State of Ohio vs Minocchi, Marquelle D. (..); Public Defender. Discovery Hearing.

2026CR00554—State of Ohio vs Fabry, Landon. (..); Eskridge, James R. Discovery Hearing.

2026CR00540—State of Ohio vs Camarca, Anthony T. (..); Public Defender. Discovery Hearing.

2026CR00532—State of Ohio vs Stetka Jr, Marvin S; Stetka, Marvin S. (..); Public Defender. Discovery Hearing.

2026CR00525—State of Ohio vs Mitchell, Kerry Scott. (..); Public Defender. Arraignment on Amended Indictment.

2026CR00520—State of Ohio vs Zeigler, Randy Joseph. Discovery Hearing.

2026CR00516—State of Ohio vs Horvath, Joseph D. (..); Public Defender. Discovery Hearing.

2026CR00515—State of Ohio vs Sanders, Phenina L. (..); Public Defender. Discovery Hearing.

2026CR00495—State of Ohio vs Derr, Elizabeth A. (..); Giulitto, Michael Allen. Discovery Hearing.

2026CR00485—State of Ohio vs Lewis, Tristan J. (..); Public Defender. Arraignment on Supplemental Indictment.

2026CR00354—State of Ohio vs Prominski, Vanessa J. (..); Public Defender. Discovery Hearing.

2026CR00334—State of Ohio vs Grant Jr, Gene A; Grant, Gene A. (..); Public Defender. Discovery Hearing.

2026CR00098—State of Ohio vs Keith, Natalie E. (..); Public Defender. Discovery Hearing.

2025CR00504—State of Ohio vs Langford, Dwain E. (..); Public Defender. Discovery Hearing.

2025CR00230D—State of Ohio vs Earl, Demetrius D. (..); Public Defender. Discovery Hearing.

JUDGE Laurie J Pittman

Friday, October 16, 2026

Courtroom #1

2026CR00669—State of Ohio vs Drake, Douglas T. (..); Public Defender. Hearing on Tpo.

2026CR00468—State of Ohio vs Clancy, Malik. (..); Knabb, Jordan E. Status Hearing.

2026CR00424—State of Ohio vs Murray, Donald E. (..); Public Defender. Hearing on Tpo.

2025CR00890—State of Ohio vs Stone, Andrew W. (..); Eskridge, James R. Motion to Revoke.

2025CR00887—State of Ohio vs Jordan, Alex W. (..); Roberson, Christopher. Motion to Revoke.

2025CR00679—State of Ohio vs Druzisky, John D. Arraignment.

2025CR00169—State of Ohio vs Ring, Justine. (..); Summers, Patrick Michael. Motion to Revoke.

2025CR00064—State of Ohio vs Tibbs, Harley E. (..); Eskridge, James R. Motion to Revoke.

2024CR00852—State of Ohio vs Mohamed, Khaled A. (..); Giulitto, Michael Allen. Status on Completion of Treatment.

2024CR00820—State of Ohio vs Clancy, Malik R. (..); Knabb, Jordan E. Motion to Revoke.

2024CR00499—State of Ohio vs Hudson, Charles. (..); Public Defender. Motion to Revoke.

2024CR00405—State of Ohio vs Clancy, Malik R. (..); Knabb, Jordan E. Motion to Revoke.

2024CR00389—State of Ohio vs Morrison, Nicholas R. (..); Obyrne, Eugene D. Motion to Revoke/Intervention in Lieu.

2024CR00321—State of Ohio vs Jones, Steven H. (..); Giulitto, Michael Allen. Status on Completion of Treatment.

2024CR00183C—State of Ohio vs Myers, Dylan Kenton. (..); Piazza, Christopher. Hearing to Terminate Probation.

2023CR00911—State of Ohio vs Howe Sr, Chad A; Howe, Chad A. (..); Pro Se. Status Hearing on Judicial Release.

2023CR00563—State of Ohio vs Ault, Mark A. (..); Fink, Eric R. Status Hearing.

2023CR00368C—State of Ohio vs Stacy, Herbert L A. (..); Pro Se. Motion to Revoke.

2022CR00969—State of Ohio vs Malorni, Deanna L. (..); Pro Se. Status Hearing on Judicial Release.

2022CR00464D—State of Ohio vs Tackett, Desiree S. (..); Mitchell, Donald Paul. Expungement Hearing.

2022CR00335—State of Ohio vs Harvey, Larry N. (..); Fink, Eric R. Status Hearing on Judicial Release.

2022CR00244—State of Ohio vs Harvey, Larry. (..); Fink, Eric R. Status Hearing on Judicial Release.

2022CR00049—State of Ohio vs Clancy, Malik R. (..); Knabb, Jordan E. Motion to Revoke.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Courtroom #1

2026CR00463—State of Ohio vs Caggiati, Daniel W. (..); Public Defender. Criminal Jury Trial.

2026CR00415—State of Ohio vs Caggiati, Daniel W. (..); Public Defender. Criminal Jury Trial.

2026CR00223—State of Ohio vs Warr, Lowell J. (..); Keith, George G. Criminal Jury Trial.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Courtroom #1

2026CR00658—State of Ohio vs Cline, Jason A. (..); Sivy, Madison. Motion to Modify.

2026CR00648—State of Ohio vs Herman II, Samuel J; Herman, Samuel J. (..); Jordan, Bret. Bond Hearing - Bond Needs Signed in Clerks.

2026CR00490—State of Ohio vs Burns, Charles. (..); Eskridge, James R. Criminal Pre-Trial.

2026CR00423—State of Ohio vs Dixon, Deandre L. (..); Pro Se. Criminal Pre-Trial.

2026CR00406—State of Ohio vs Thomas, Grace A. (..); Public Defender. Bond Hearing.

2026CR00258—State of Ohio vs Schneider, Oliver J. (..); Eskridge, James R. Status Hearing.

2026CR00064C—State of Ohio vs Howard, Jeremy P. (..); Eskridge, James R. Criminal Pre-Trial.

2025CR00959—State of Ohio vs Stutzman, Sarah D. (..); Reeves, Troy A. Sentencing.

2025CR00694—State of Ohio vs Baughman, Tanya N. (..); Munyer, Noah C. Sentencing.

2025CR00414C—State of Ohio vs Mitchell, Earl W. (..); Munyer, Noah C. Plea.

2024CR00964—State of Ohio vs Mitchell, Earl W. (..); Munyer, Noah C. Sentencing.

2024CR00082—State of Ohio vs Phillis, Jeremy A. (..); Malek, Linda M. Motion to Terminate.

2023CR01318—State of Ohio vs Shadd, Kaemon Larry Stephen. (..); Godinsky, Christopher A. Status on Completion of Treatment.

2023CR00206—State of Ohio vs Tisch, Addison M. (..); Public Defender. Status Hearing.

MAGISTRATE Kristina Reilly

Friday, October 16, 2026

Courtroom #2

2026CV00397—Bradford Papa vs Devore, Melissa; Papa, Bethany. Fuchs, Lorrie Ellen; Burnworth, John A. in Person Status Conference.

2026CV00042—McMillen, Mechelle vs Republic Services Inc; McCloud, Stephanie. Brian, Steven J; Zix, Timothy L; Yost, Dave. in Person Status Conference.

2025CV01085—Vermillion, Makenna vs Intigral Inc; McCloud, Stephanie. Gallo, Charles Joseph; McNamara, Maris J; Harless, Kristina M. in Person Status Conference.

2025CV00966—Newell, Rain; Shepherd, Spencer vs Westville Hvac & Plumbing; Westville Hvac and Appliance; Howell, John. Fink, Eric R; Scullin, Sean R. in Person Status Conference.

2025CV00910—Streetsboro Opco LLC vs Frances, David. Donnell, Titus G; Simon, William George. in Person Status Conference.

2025CV00862—City of Kent Ohio vs Jaap, Gerald; Po Cty Treas. Fink, Eric; Flynn, Scott J. Status Conference After Mediation.

2025CV00716—Yeager, Marlene vs Weisenburger, Danny; Kovacs, Eva; Progressive Ins Co. Williamson, Jolyn E; Cononico, Vincent E; Facer, Holly. in Person Status Conference.

2025CV00476—Knapp, Sean vs Progressive Direct Ins Co; Patterson, Heather Elizabeth. Sonkin, Jeffrey M; Antel, John L. in Person Status Conference.

2023CV00735—Pep Drilling LLC vs G & Y Group LLC. Barnes, Brent A; Scheaf, O Judson. in Person Status Conference.

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Courtroom #2

2026CV00457—Odell, John vs Portage Regional Transit Authority; Hale, Zypetetra Japrice; Anthem Ins Companies Inc; Bertolone, Michael R; Does 1-5, John. Pfouts, Benjamin P; Cotter, Christopher E. Status Conference by Telephone.

2026CV00179—Pingora Loan Servicing LLC vs Peagler, Charmika C; Castlow, Terry; Unknown Occupant/Tenant,; State of OH Dept of Tax; Po Cty Treas. Ellis, Brandon; Steinmetz, Cory D; Henzler, Jillian M. in Person Status Conference.

2025CV00768—Pavlik, Amber vs Brown, Samantha Karen. Breen, Kevin John; Salerno, Mark Anthony. Status Conference After Mediation.

2025CV00402—Board of Ravenna Twp Trustees vs Smith, Yvonne; Smith, Daniel. Bencze, Brett R; Kehres, Douglas Michael. Status Conference After Mediation.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Courtroom #2

2026CV00676—Jpmorgan Chase Bk Na vs Dieter, Joshua D. Jammal, Joseph M; Adams, Alisa. in Person Status Conference.

2026CV00297—Weber, Megan M vs Ksu Wright Hall; McCloud, Stephanie. Lawther, Jennifer L; Yost, Dave. Status Conference by Telephone.

2026CV00293—Davis, Stephanie R vs Altercare Post Acute Rehabilitation Ctr; McCloud, Stephanie. Marcis, Robert A; Zollinger, R Clint; Doerr, Wade T. .

2026CV00155—MacKey, Karen vs Millennia Housing Management Ltd; McCloud, Stephanie. Truta-Moldovan, Teddy; Gottfried, R Mark; Yost, Dave. in Person Status Conference.

2025CV01082—Rohlf, Sarah vs McMaster Carr Supply Co; McCloud, Stephanie. Miguel-Courtad, Melanie V; Tarasuck, Raymond M; Doerr, Wade T. Status Conference After Mediation.

2025CV00971—Fig20 LLC Fbo Sec Pty vs Jaap, Gerald B; Doe, Jane; State of Ohio Dept of Tax; Doe, John And/Or Jane; Po Cty Treas. Zink Delaney, Maureen C; Whitacre, Jason A; MacK, Deborah L. Status Conference by Telephone.

2025CV00812—Callahan, Marisa A vs Admr Ohio Bureau of Workers Comp; Giant Eagle Inc. Gould, Craigg E; Harless, Kristina M; Henrikson, Kirk Robert. Status Conference by Telephone.

2025CV00678—Young, Ashley L vs 107 South Inc; McCloud, Stephanie. Hunter, Douglas S; Gray, Christopher A. in Person Status Conference.

2023CV00700—Maur, Dorothy vs Filler, Michelle; Duke's K9 Dash N' Splash LLC. Schrader, Alfred Eugene; Tucker, Robert Lawrence. Civil Pre-Trial.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Courtroom #2

2026CV00180—Carter, Lynn vs Mavis Tire Supply LLC; Erie Ins Co; Doe, John; Beck, Jeffrey. Lah, Jack J; Manifold, Alexander D; Markowski, Anne M; Couglin, Thomas M. in Person Status Conference.

2026CV00106—Nichols, Jay F vs Pyrotek Inc; McCloud, Stephanie. Lawther, Jennifer L; Harless, Kristina M. in Person Status Conference.

2026CV00073—Citizens Bk Na vs Saltz, Anthony Ray; Saltz, Bridget Lynn; Us Atty; Us Atty Gen; Po Cty Treas. Bella, Johna M; Pro Se; Deucher, Elizabeth A. Status Conference by Telephone.

2025CV00594—Newrez LLC DBA Shellpoint Mtg Servicing vs Denvir, Christopher M; Denvir, Joseph T; Unknown Spouse,; Unknown Heirs,; Ford Motor Credit Co LLC; Lee, Henry A; Denvir Lee, Cheryl A; Denvir, Thomas E. Cliffe, David W; Cimino, Frank Joseph; Bertrand, Louis R. .

2025CV00471—Day, Angela M vs Great Lakes Cheese; Rininger, Melissa; Doe 1, John; Doe 2, Joh. Bakula, Charles A; Hazelet, Rachel L. in Person Status Conference.

2025CV00293—Bennett, Daniel G vs Mancan Inc; McCloud, Stephanie. Lawther, Jennifer L; Barno, John C; Yost, Dave. Status Conference by Telephone.

2025CV00193—Ralston, Tyler vs Joyce Factory Direct LLC; American Bath Group LLC; Maax Us Corp. McGahee, John D; Bakula, Toren A. in Person Status Conference.

2024CV00962—Janovick, Samantha vs Coleman Professional Services Inc; Unknown Health Care Providers; Unknown Corps and Or Entities. Melewski, Ryan J; Turek, Brian J. in Person Status Conference.

2024CV00940—Tnj Enterprises Inc; Cincinnati Ins Co vs Ohio Edison Co. Rarric, Owen J; Rehor, Dennis G; Sacher, Lindsey E. in Person Status Conference.

2024CV00139—Jordan, Paula; Walker, Sarah; Armstrong, Jacob; Bright, Maria; Clinkscale, Khyre; Clinkscale, Kary Lynn; Hornsby, Nicole; Lambert, Kimberly; Larison, Erica vs Coleman Professional Services Inc. Coates, Terence R; Ingram, Christopher L. Hearing.

MAGISTRATE Theresa Scahill

Friday, October 16, 2026

Courtroom #2

2026CV00159—Carter-Jones Companies Inc; Carter-Jones Lumber Co vs 3d Building Group LLC; Ferrell, Kristine. Funk, Daniel J; Pro Se. Default.

2025CV00767—Fig20 LLC vs Cavanaugh, Maureen A; Doe, John; Huntington Natl Bk; Po Cty Treas. Zink Delaney, Maureen C; Pro Se. Distribution of Funds.

2025CV00239—Kennedy, John vs Bell, Betty J; Bell, Jay R; Unknown Heirs,; Unknown Tenants,. Blakemore Manayan, Allison; Booher, Debra E. Distribution of Funds.

2023CV00381—Discover Bank vs Harrison, Lonnel. Traut, Ted M. Motion to Vacate.

2020CV00290—Board of Mantua Twp Tru vs Kukral, Randal; Stout, Erika. Vigluicci, Victor; Cardinal, Nicholas J. Hearing.

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Courtroom #2

2026CV00935—Capital One Auto Finance vs Wilson, Benjamin; Smith, Ronald. Hill, Christopher M. Replevin Hearing.

2026CV00401—Bank of America Na vs Mains, Phyllis. Hesse, Josephine E; Pro Se. Default.

2026CV00296—Republic Finance LLC vs Barnette, Diana. Ditchey, Yana T. Default.

2026CV00205—Velocity Investments LLC vs McDevitt Jr, Edward W; McDevitt, Edward W. Tangry, Michael. Default.

2026CV00105—Absolute Resolutions Investments LLC vs Yearian II, Thomas E; Yearian, Thomas E. Tangry, Michael. Default.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Courtroom #2

2026CV00943—Westlake Services LLC vs Chetner, Michael P. Pastor, Suzana. Replevin Hearing.

2026CV00553—Vw Credit Inc vs White, Merecedez; Ramsey, April. Clum-Holbrook, Amy. Replevin Hearing.

MEDIATOR Benito Cr Antognoli

Friday, October 16, 2026

Courtroom #2

2025CV00862—City of Kent Ohio vs Jaap, Gerald; Po Cty Treas. Fink, Eric; Flynn, Scott J. Mediation Session.

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Courtroom #2

2025CV00768—Pavlik, Amber vs Brown, Samantha Karen. Breen, Kevin John; Salerno, Mark Anthony. Mediation Session.

2025CV00402—Board of Ravenna Twp Trustees vs Smith, Yvonne; Smith, Daniel. Bencze, Brett R; Kehres, Douglas Michael. Mediation Session.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Courtroom #2

2026CV00421—Gillaum, Calvin vs Perrine, Jamie; Mayle, Robert. Gudin, Gregory E; Palik, Evan Jeffrey; Anich, Madeline M. Mediation Session.

2025CV01082—Rohlf, Sarah vs McMaster Carr Supply Co; McCloud, Stephanie. Miguel-Courtad, Melanie V; Tarasuck, Raymond M; Doerr, Wade T. Mediation Session.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Courtroom #2

2025CV00631—Kauslik, Barbara A vs Manheim Remarketing Inc; France, Anthony Michael; John/Jane Doe 1; Abc Corporations I-Iii. Wincek, Christopher G; Nussle, Herbert L; Nicholas, Joseph F. Mediation Session.

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