| 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Attorney representation withdrawn |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
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| 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 |