| 1/8/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 1/8/2026 |
Plea set for 04/15/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG |
| 12/16/2025 |
PT Report Issued |
| 12/16/2025 |
Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 01/07/2026 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. |
| 12/3/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 12/3/2025 |
Pre-Trial set for 12/17/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG |
| 12/2/2025 |
MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 12/02/2025 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)
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| 12/2/2025 |
DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 11/26/2025 AT 9:40 AM FILED BY FPD |
| 12/2/2025 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 12/02/2025 |
| 12/2/2025 |
Jury Demanded on 12/02/2025 by Attorney |
| 12/2/2025 |
JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case |
| 12/2/2025 |
Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/02/2025 |
| 12/2/2025 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/02/2025 |
| 12/2/2025 |
Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/02/2025 |
| 12/2/2025 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/02/2025 |
| 12/2/2025 |
PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance |
| 12/2/2025 |
Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/02/2025 |
| 12/2/2025 |
Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/02/2025 |
| 11/26/2025 |
Finger Print Return Issued |
| 11/26/2025 |
Finger Print Requirements Issued |
| 11/26/2025 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 11/26/2025. 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 12/10/2025 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 12/10/2025 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 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. DO NOT ENTER ANY WALMART STORES IN FINDLAY, OHIO |
| 11/26/2025 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 11/26/2025 |
Arraignment continued to 12/10/2025 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 11/26/2025 |
| 11/26/2025 |
PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued |
| 11/17/2025 |
Arraignment set for 11/26/2025 at 08:30 AM |
| 11/17/2025 |
Service for SUMMONS to SARA BETH GROVES sent via FINDLAY PD was Perfected on 11/16/2025 (ATKINS) W/ $11.50 FEE |
| 11/3/2025 |
Plea of NO PLEA entered on 11/03/2025 |
| 11/3/2025 |
Finding of UNAVAILABLE entered for 545.05A1 - PETTY THEFT |
| 6/13/2025 |
SUMMONS notice issued to SARA BETH GROVES via FINDLAY PD |
| 6/13/2025 |
Case Filed on 06/13/2025 |