Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00875
Attorney Name
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
10/18/2025
Date Filed
10/20/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
MATTHEW I COPELAND
Address Line 1
112 W MAIN ST
Address Line 2
City
BEAVERDAM
State
OH
ZIP Code
45808
DLN
VK843926
DOB
9/10/2003

Financial Information

Total Cost
$1,588.00
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$1,588.00

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 2522492 549.03A USING WEAPONS WHILE INTOXICATED M1 GUILTY GUILTY 2/25/2026 MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
2 2522492 549.08A DISCHARGING OF FIREARMS M4 NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 2/25/2026 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
1
Citation Number
2522492
Statute Code
549.03A
Statute Description
USING WEAPONS WHILE INTOXICATED
Degree
M1
Plea
GUILTY
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
2/25/2026
Adjudicated By
MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
Count Number
2
Citation Number
2522492
Statute Code
549.08A
Statute Description
DISCHARGING OF FIREARMS
Degree
M4
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
2/25/2026
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 5/18/2026 9:30:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 4/27/2026 9:30:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
Hearing on Motion 3/18/2026 9:00:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Plea 2/25/2026 2:00:00 PM 3 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Plea 1/21/2026 9:00:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial with Judge 12/16/2025 3:30:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 11/25/2025 4:00:00 PM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 11/12/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 10/29/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 10/20/2025 2:00:00 PM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
3/3/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
3/3/2026 Hearing on Motion set for 03/18/2026 at 09:00 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG HEARING REGARDING THE MOTION FILED BY RICHARD SIGLER CLAIMING OWNERSHIP OF THE FIREARM AND SEEKING TO HAVE IT RETURNED TO HIM.
3/3/2026 Attorney representation withdrawn
3/3/2026 MOTION SET FOR HEARING by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 03/03/2026 (RICHARD SIGHER TO RETURN FIREARM)
2/26/2026 Written MOTION filed by Third Party on 02/26/2026 (RICHARD SIGHER TO RETURN FIREARM)
2/25/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 05/18/2026 at 09:30 AM by
2/25/2026 Balance Due Notice Issued
2/25/2026 Program Appt Notification Issued
2/25/2026 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
2/25/2026 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
2/25/2026 Commitment After Conviction Issued
2/25/2026 Plea of GUILTY entered on 02/25/2026
2/25/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 90 Day(s) 19 Credited 70 Suspended
2/25/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 549.03A - USING WEAPONS WHILE INTOXICATED
2/25/2026 MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ENTRY Issued
2/25/2026 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 USING WEAPONS WHILE INTOXICATEDORC/CO 549.03A, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 90 Day(s) with 70 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) Defendant shall obtain an ALCOHOL/SUBSTANCE ABUSE evaluation from a state certified counselor within 30 days, and pursue any recommended course of treatment, and shall further be required to notify this Court every 30 days of his progress 4) Defendant may satisfy 10 Day(s) of Jail by performance of 4 UNIT(S) of COMMUNITY SERVICE. 5) Credit for 9 Day(s) days served. 6) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s).
2/25/2026 Evaluation Referral Issued
2/25/2026 Comm Serv Completion Report Issued
2/25/2026 COMMUNITY SVC REFERRAL Issued
2/25/2026 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 02/25/2026
2/25/2026 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 549.08A - DISCHARGING OF FIREARMS
2/25/2026 TC Journal half sheet Issued
2/25/2026 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
2/24/2026 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
2/23/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
2/23/2026 Plea set for 02/25/2026 at 02:00 PM in room 3 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
2/19/2026 SERVED BW (FTA PLEA) RETURNED BY FPD (MARSHALL) W/ SERV FEE $ 20.00
2/19/2026 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING was Served on 02/18/2026
1/28/2026 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
1/22/2026 BW (FTA PLEA) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
1/21/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 01/21/2026. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED that a Bench Warrant for the Defendant's arrest over a cash or surety bond in the amount of $1500.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
1/21/2026 JE Continuance Issued
1/21/2026 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
1/21/2026 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
1/21/2026 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 01/21/2026
12/17/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
12/17/2025 Plea set for 01/21/2026 at 09:00 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 12/17/2025
12/16/2025 Supplemental Disposition Issued
12/16/2025 This Day, December 16, 2025 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that PROS FINELLI AND DEF ATTY ELLIOTT MET WITH THE COURT TO DISCUSS THE DEFENDANT'S CASE. DEF WISHES TO ACCEPT PROS RECOMMENDATION OF $250 PLUS COSTS AND 10 DAYS JAIL. SET FOR PLEA IN 30 DAYS. SO ORDERED. ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE
11/26/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
11/26/2025 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 12/16/2025 at 03:30 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
11/25/2025 PT Report Issued
11/25/2025 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR PRETRIAL WITH THE COURT. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
11/13/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
11/13/2025 Pre-Trial set for 11/25/2025 at 04:00 PM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
11/12/2025 Right to speedy trial waived by defendant on 11/12/2025
11/12/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 11/12/2025
11/12/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 11/12/2025
11/12/2025 JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case
11/12/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 11/12/2025
11/12/2025 Written WAIVOR OF STATUTORY TIME LIMITATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 11/12/2025
11/12/2025 Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 11/12/2025
11/12/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 11/12/2025
11/10/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 11/10/2025
11/7/2025 Defendant found indigent. Court appoints Howard A Elliott as counsel.
11/7/2025 ENTRY – APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL: THIS MATTER COMES ON FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE DEFENDANT’S REQUEST FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL. UPON CONSIDERATION OF SAID REQUEST, THE COURT FINDS: DEFENDANT’S REQUEST WELL TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON(S): PUBLIC DEFENDER HAS CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT HOWARD ELLIOTT, AN ATTORNEY AT LAW ADMITTED TO PRACTICE BEFORE THE BAR OF THE STATE OF OHIO, BE APPOINTED FOR THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT TO BE PAID FOR AT PUBLIC EXPENSE, UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: THE $25.00 APPLICATION FEE WILL BE ASSESSED AS COSTS. S/ BY ALAN D HACKENBERG
11/6/2025 Written LETTER RECEIVED FROM HCPD DOES QUALIFY FOR COURT APPOINTED BUT HAS A CONFLICT WITH HCPD filed by Third Party on 11/06/2025
10/29/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 10/29/2025. 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 11/12/2025 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 11/12/2025 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.
10/29/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
10/29/2025 Arraignment continued to 11/12/2025 at 08:30 AM
10/20/2025 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
10/20/2025 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
10/20/2025 Program Appt Notification Issued
10/20/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 10/20/2025. 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 10/29/2025 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 10/29/2025 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.Placed on Pre-trial Supervision: Must report to the Probation department immediately after court. Defendant is subject to any additional conditions deemed appropriate by the Court and Probation Department.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case. DEFENDANT SHALL NOT LEAVE THE STATE OF OHIO DURING THE PENDANCY OF THE CASE.
10/20/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
10/20/2025 Arraignment continued to 10/29/2025 at 08:30 AM
10/20/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
10/20/2025 JUDGMENT ENTRY – DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE This matter came on this 19th day of October, 2025, for a determination of probable cause concerning the arrest of the Defendant for a charge of Using Weapons While Intoxicated (M-1) 549.03 Discharging Firearms (M-4) 549.08, a violation of Ohio Revised Code Findlay City Ordinance. Upon consideration of the available evidence, the Court finds that there exists probable cause to believe that said Defendant committed the offense(s) specified. It is therefore ORDERED that said defendant be brought to the Court for arraignment at the earliest available opportunity. Cash, Surety or Property Bond in the amount of $2500.00 10% Cash NOT allowed CONDITIONS OF RELEASE: NO consumption/possession of any alcohol and/or drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case. The defendant is subject to random testing by the Court to verify compliance while the case is pending. THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON OCTOBER 22, 2025 AT 8:30 AM. FAILURE TO ABIDE BY CONDITIONS AND/OR FAILURE TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT CAN RESULT IN THE BOND BEING REVOKED AND/OR A WARRANT BEING ISSUED. SIGNED BY JUDGE ALAN D. HACKENBERG
10/20/2025 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT (A&B) RETURNED BY THE BLF W/$42.00 SERVICE FEES
10/20/2025 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT (A&B) ISSUED TO THE BLF FOR SERVICE
10/20/2025 Arraignment set for 10/20/2025 at 02:00 PM in room 202
10/20/2025 Case Filed on 10/20/2025

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