Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00916
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
10/21/2025
Date Filed
11/3/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
BRANDON L M GARDNER
Address Line 1
12726 W COUNTY ROAD 6
Address Line 2
City
ALVADA
State
OH
ZIP Code
44802
DLN
VD564354
DOB
8/13/2004

Financial Information

Total Cost
$395.50
Total Paid
$395.50
Total Owed
$0.00

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 202522743 541.03A1 CRIMINAL DAMAGING-PROPERTY M2 NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 6/4/2026 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202522743
Statute Code
541.03A1
Statute Description
CRIMINAL DAMAGING-PROPERTY
Degree
M2
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
6/4/2026
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
HEARING ON MOTION TO SEAL RECORDS 10/2/2026 9:00:00 AM 208 ALAN D HACKENBERG
DIVERSION PLEA 12/31/2025 10:00:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 12/3/2025 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 11/19/2025 8:30:00 AM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
8/3/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
8/3/2026 HEARING ON MOTION TO SEAL RECORDS set for 10/02/2026 at 09:00 AM in room 208 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
7/30/2026 Written MOTION TO EXPUNGE RECORD filed by Defendant on 07/30/2026
7/30/2026 Posted bond, paid $25.00 receipt#2026103792 paid by BRANDON L M GARDNER 030153
7/30/2026 CASH BOND Bond Set for $25.00
6/4/2026 CASH BOND Bond# disbursed ($195.50 applied,$0.00 returned, $0.00 transferred, $0.00 forfeited) receipt# 2026417933
6/4/2026 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 06/04/2026
6/4/2026 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 541.03A1 - CRIMINAL DAMAGING-PROPERTY
6/4/2026 THIS MATTER CAME ON FOR CONSIDERATION THIS 13TH DAY OF MAY 2026, BASED ON THE MOTION OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY TO DISMISS THE COMPLAINT AS A RESULT OF THE DEFENDANTS COMPLETION OF THE PRETRIAL DIVERSION PROGRAM. IT APPEARING TO THE COURT THAT THE DEFENDANT HAS SUCCESSFULLY SATISFIED THE CONDITIONS OF THE PRETRIAL DIVERSION PROGRAM, HEREBY ORDERS THAT THIS CAUSE BE AND HEREBY IS DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE, AT THE DEFENDANTS COST. S/BY ADH, JUDGE
5/27/2026 PROPOSED JUDGMENT ENTRY (DIVERSION COMPLETED; COMPLAINT DISMISSED) FILED BY DIV DIR TOM BLUNK
5/13/2026 Paid $200.00 receipt# 2026415172 paid by DIV FEE-TOM BLUNK
5/13/2026 Posted bond, paid $195.50 receipt#2026102315 paid by BRANDON L M GARDNER
5/13/2026 CASH BOND Bond Set for $195.50
1/16/2026 WHEREAS CRIMINAL CHARGES HAVE BEEN FILED ALLEGING THAT BRANDON L M GARDNER HAS COMMITTED THE ACT OF "CRIMINAL DAMAGING- PROPERTY", AND HAS SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION FOR DIVERSION. IT IS HEREBY AGREED BETWEEN THE DEFENDANT THE OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT DIRECTORS OF LAW, CITY PROSECUTORS OFFICE, THAT THE DEFENDANT SHALL BE PLACED UNDER DIVERSION SUPERVISION FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR (4) TO SIX (6) MONTHS, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE DIVERSION AGREEMENT.
12/31/2025 Plea of GUILTY entered on 12/31/2025
12/31/2025 Finding of GUILTY DIVERSION entered for 541.03A1 - CRIMINAL DAMAGING-PROPERTY
12/31/2025 Diversion Entry Issued
12/31/2025 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 DIVERSION to the charge.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY DIVERSION of CRIMINAL DAMAGING-PROPERTYORC/CO 541.03A1,
12/4/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
12/4/2025 DIVERSION PLEA set for 12/31/2025 at 10:00 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
12/3/2025 PT Report Issued
12/3/2025 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. DIVERSION PLEA. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
11/17/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
11/17/2025 Pre-Trial set for 12/03/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 11/17/2025
11/14/2025 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 11/14/2025 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)
11/13/2025 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by Defendant's Attorney on 11/13/2025
11/13/2025 Jury Demanded on 11/13/2025 by Attorney
11/13/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 11/13/2025
11/13/2025 JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case
11/13/2025 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by Defendant's Attorney on 11/13/2025
11/13/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 11/13/2025
11/13/2025 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by Defendant's Attorney on 11/13/2025
11/13/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 11/13/2025
11/13/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
11/13/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 11/13/2025
11/13/2025 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by Defendant's Attorney on 11/13/2025
11/6/2025 Arraignment set for 11/19/2025 at 08:30 AM
11/6/2025 Service for SUMMONS to BRANDON L M GARDNER sent via BAILIFF was Personal on 11/06/2025 $31.50 FEE
11/6/2025 OHIO VICTIMS RIGHTS REQUEST FORM FILED BY PROS-REDACT
11/3/2025 SUMMONS notice issued to BRANDON L M GARDNER via BAILIFF
11/3/2025 Case Filed on 11/03/2025

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