| 1/29/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 1/29/2026 |
SECOND PRETRIAL set for 02/25/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 01/29/2026 |
| 1/14/2026 |
PT Report Issued |
| 1/14/2026 |
Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 02/04/2026 to advise what type of hearing to schedule in his/her case. If Judicial Assistant is not contacted by above date the case will be set for a Court Trial or Jury Trial (if requested) and notice will be sent to Defendant or Defendant's Attorney. If the Defendant's continuance is for time to consult with his/her Attorney he must notify the Judicial Assistant, as indicated above. Otherwise, time will be charged against the defendant. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation. |
| 12/23/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 12/23/2025 |
SECOND PRETRIAL set for 01/14/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 12/23/2025 |
| 12/17/2025 |
PT Report Issued |
| 12/17/2025 |
Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 01/07/2026 to advise what type of hearing to schedule in his/her case. If Judicial Assistant is not contacted by above date the case will be set for a Court Trial or Jury Trial (if requested) and notice will be sent to Defendant or Defendant's Attorney. If the Defendant's continuance is for time to consult with his/her Attorney he must notify the Judicial Assistant, as indicated above. Otherwise, time will be charged against the defendant. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation. |
| 12/2/2025 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 12/2/2025 |
Pre-Trial set for 12/17/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 12/02/2025 |
| 12/2/2025 |
MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 12/02/2025 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)
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| 12/2/2025 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 12/02/2025 |
| 12/2/2025 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 12/02/2025 |
| 12/2/2025 |
Jury Demanded on 12/02/2025 by Attorney |
| 12/2/2025 |
JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case |
| 12/2/2025 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/02/2025 |
| 12/2/2025 |
Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/02/2025 |
| 12/2/2025 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/02/2025 |
| 12/2/2025 |
Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/02/2025 |
| 12/2/2025 |
PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance |
| 12/2/2025 |
Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/02/2025 |
| 12/2/2025 |
Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/02/2025 |
| 11/17/2025 |
OHIO VICTIMS RIGHTS REQUEST FORM FILED BY PROS-REDACT |
| 11/17/2025 |
Program Appt Notification Issued |
| 11/17/2025 |
WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued |
| 11/17/2025 |
WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued |
| 11/17/2025 |
MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued |
| 11/17/2025 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 11/17/2025. 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 12/03/2025 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 12/03/2025 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. NO CONTACT WITH (REDACT) AND CHLOE PETERMAN |
| 11/17/2025 |
Arraignment continued to 12/03/2025 at 08:30 AM |
| 11/17/2025 |
PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued |
| 11/17/2025 |
WARRANT ON COMPLAINT (A & B) RETURNED BY HSO (STEFFAN) WITH SERVICE $42.00 FEE |
| 11/17/2025 |
WARRANT ON COMPLAINT (A &B) ISSUED TO HSO FOR SERVICE |
| 11/17/2025 |
JUDGMENT ENTRY-DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE-
THIS MATTER CAME ON THIS 16TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2025, FOR A DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE CONCERNING THE ARREST OF THE DEFENDANT FOR A CHARGE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (M-1) 2919.25(A), ENDANGERING (M-1) 2919.22. A VIOLATION OF OHIO REVISED CODE UPON CONSIDERATION OF THE AVAILABLE EVIDENCE THE COURT FINDS THAT THERE EXISTS PROBABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT SAID DEFENDANT COMMITTED THE OFFENSES SPECIFIED.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT SAID DEFENDANT BE BROUGHT TO THE COURT FOR ARRAIGNEMNT AT THE EARLIEST AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITY.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT BOND BE SET AS FOLLOWS:
CASH, SURETY OR PROPERTY BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500.00 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.
NO CONTACT OF ANY KIND WITH (REDACT) AND CHLOE PETERMAN
PLACED ON PRE-TRIAL SUPERVISION: MUST REPORT TO IMMEDIATELY TO THE FOLLOWING AGENCY BY 9:00AM THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY FOLLOWING HIS-HER RELEASE FROM CUSTODY. DEFENDANT IS SUBJECT TO ANY ADDTIONAL CONDITIONS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE COURT AND SUPERVISING DEPARTMENT:FINDLAY MUNICIPAL COURT PROBATION DEPARTMENT 318 DORNEY PLAZA, ROOM 206, FINDLAY OH 45840-419-424-7144
OTHER:STAY AWAY FROM AND DO NOT ENTER 2800 S MAIN ST APT 304 FINDLAY OHIO.
THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON _WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2025 AT _8:30AM. 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 |
| 11/17/2025 |
Case Filed on 11/17/2025 |
| 11/17/2025 |
Arraignment set for 11/17/2025 at 02:30 PM in room 202 |