Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00885
Attorney Name
JEFFREY J WHITMAN
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
10/22/2025
Date Filed
10/23/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
LEMUS, MARCO
Affiant Type
Hancock CO Sheriff
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
CHRISTOPHER J MCGOWAN
Address Line 1
207 S GAW ST
Address Line 2
City
RAWSON
State
OH
ZIP Code
45881
DLN
ST450018
DOB
4/2/1985

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 202526146 2903.13A ASSAULT M1 NOT GUILTY
2 202526146 2919.22B3 ENDANGERING CHILDREN M1 NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202526146
Statute Code
2903.13A
Statute Description
ASSAULT
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By
Count Number
2
Citation Number
202526146
Statute Code
2919.22B3
Statute Description
ENDANGERING CHILDREN
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Hearing on Motion 11/12/2025 3:00:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 11/5/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 10/23/2025 2:00:00 PM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
11/14/2025 MOTION GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 11/13/2025 (THIS CAUSE CAME BEFORE THE COURT UPON THE DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO ALLOW DEFENDANT BACK INTO THE RESIDENCE IN THIS CASE. UPON DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE SAME, THE COURT FINDS THE MOTION TO BE WELL-TAKEN. THEREFOR , IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THE DEFENDANT. MAY RETURN TO RESIDENCE AT 207 S GAW ST, RAWSON OHIO. ALL OTHER CONSIDERATIONS OF BOND SHALL REMAIN IN PLACE)
11/12/2025 TC Judgment Entry Issued
11/12/2025 Judgment This Day, November 12, 2025 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that This matter came before the Court today on the Defendant’s Motion to Return to the Residence. Assistant Prosecutor Elliott Werth appeared on behalf of the State. The Defendant appeared with counsel, Attorney Jeff Whitman. Prior to the hearing, the Prosecutor and defense counsel conferred and advised the Court that they have reached a framework for resolving the issue raised by the Defendant’s motion. The parties further advised that the alleged victim is no longer residing at the property. Prosecutor Werth stated that he does not object to the Defendant’s request, provided the information is verified. Accordingly, this matter shall be continued to allow the Pretrial Supervision Officer time to confirm the alleged victim’s residence status. If verified, the Court will grant the motion and cancel the hearing. ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE
10/31/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
10/31/2025 Hearing on Motion set for 11/12/2025 at 03:00 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG HEARING ON MOTION TO MODIFY BOND CONDITIONS TO ALLOW THE DEFENDANT BACK INTO THE RESIDENCE IN THIS CASE.
10/30/2025 Written MOTION filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/30/2025 (TO MODIFY BOND; RETURN TO RESIDENCE)
10/30/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/30/2025
10/30/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 10/30/2025
10/30/2025 Right to speedy trial waived by defendant on 10/30/2025
10/30/2025 Jury Demanded on 10/30/2025 by Attorney
10/30/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 10/30/2025
10/30/2025 JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case
10/30/2025 Written WAIVER OF APPEARANCE filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/30/2025
10/30/2025 Written WAIVOR OF STATUTORY TIME LIMITATION filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/30/2025
10/30/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/30/2025
10/30/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/30/2025
10/30/2025 JEFFREY J WHITMAN filed notice of appearance
10/30/2025 Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/30/2025
10/23/2025 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
10/23/2025 Program Appt Notification Issued
10/23/2025 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
10/23/2025 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
10/23/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 10/23/2025. 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 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.The Defendant is ordered to remain away from the alleged victim, the victim's place of employment, or any other place the alleged victim may be found, during the pendency of this action.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case. STAY AWAY AND DO NOT ENTER (REDACT)
10/23/2025 Arraignment continued to 11/05/2025 at 08:30 AM
10/23/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
10/23/2025 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT (A & B) RETURNED BY HSO (LEMUS) WITH SERVICE $42.00 FEE
10/23/2025 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT (A & B) ISSUED TO HSO FOR SERVICE
10/23/2025 Case Filed on 10/23/2025
10/23/2025 Arraignment set for 10/23/2025 at 02:00 PM in room 202
10/23/2025 OHIO VICTIMS RIGHTS REQUEST FORM FILED BY PROS-REDACT

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