Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00485
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
6/15/2025
Date Filed
6/23/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
HOCANSON, DAVE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
RUSSELL HOWARD GIRDLER
Address Line 1
10396 EDGEWOOD DR
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
SU873875
DOB
3/1/1988

Financial Information

Please contact the court for information.

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
Vehicle Year
Vehicle Make
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
No

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 2512694 545.05A1 PETTY THEFT M1 NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
2512694
Statute Code
545.05A1
Statute Description
PETTY THEFT
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Pre-Trial 11/19/2025 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 11/5/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 10/22/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 10/8/2025 8:30:00 AM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
11/3/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
11/3/2025 Pre-Trial set for 11/19/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
11/3/2025 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 11/03/2025 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)
10/31/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 10/31/2025
10/31/2025 Jury Demanded on 10/31/2025 by Attorney
10/31/2025 JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case
10/31/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/31/2025
10/31/2025 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/31/2025
10/31/2025 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/31/2025
10/31/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/31/2025
10/31/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/31/2025
10/31/2025 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/31/2025
10/31/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
10/22/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 10/22/2025. 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 11/05/2025 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 11/05/2025 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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.BOND AND CONDITIONS OF BOND CONTINUED AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED.
10/22/2025 JE Continuance Issued
10/22/2025 Arraignment continued to 11/05/2025 at 08:30 AM
10/9/2025 DEF APPEARED FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 10/08/2025 FILED BY FPD
10/8/2025 Finger Print Return Issued
10/8/2025 Finger Print Requirements Issued
10/8/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 10/08/2025. 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 10/22/2025 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 10/22/2025 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
10/8/2025 JE Continuance Issued
10/8/2025 Arraignment continued to 10/22/2025 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 10/08/2025
10/8/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
9/25/2025 Arraignment set for 10/08/2025 at 08:30 AM
9/25/2025 Service for SUMMONS to RUSSELL H GIRDLER sent via DEPUTY CLERK STOZICH was Personal on 09/25/2025 NO FEE
6/24/2025 SUMMONS notice issued to RUSSELL H GIRDLER via FINDLAY PD
6/23/2025 Case Filed on 06/23/2025

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