Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00875
Attorney Name
Howard A Elliott
Assigned To
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
546 CLINTON CT
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
VK843926
DOB
9/10/2003

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 2522492 549.03A USING WEAPONS WHILE INTOXICATED M1
2 2522492 549.08A DISCHARGING OF FIREARMS M4
Count Number
1
Citation Number
2522492
Statute Code
549.03A
Statute Description
USING WEAPONS WHILE INTOXICATED
Degree
M1
Plea
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By
Count Number
2
Citation Number
2522492
Statute Code
549.08A
Statute Description
DISCHARGING OF FIREARMS
Degree
M4
Plea
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
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
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 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE 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 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 Case Filed on 10/20/2025
10/20/2025 Arraignment set for 10/20/2025 at 02:00 PM in room 202

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