Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25CRB00958
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
11/9/2025
Date Filed
11/18/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
HAUENSTEIN, MIA
Affiant Type
Dog Warden
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
AMBER N BENNETT
Address Line 1
307 MIDLAND AVE
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
SX626603
DOB
4/3/1989

Financial Information

Total Cost
$490.86
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$490.86

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 006942 959.131D2 CRUELTY TO ANIMALS M2 GUILTY GUILTY 2/18/2026 ALAN D HACKENBERG
2 006942 959.131D3 CRUELTY TO ANIMALS M2 NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 2/18/2026 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
1
Citation Number
006942
Statute Code
959.131D2
Statute Description
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
Degree
M2
Plea
GUILTY
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
2/18/2026
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
2
Citation Number
006942
Statute Code
959.131D3
Statute Description
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
Degree
M2
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
2/18/2026
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 9/21/2026 10:30:00 AM MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
STATUS CONFERENCE 8/10/2026 9:00:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
STATUS CONFERENCE 5/11/2026 9:00:00 AM MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
STATUS CONFERENCE 2/23/2026 9:00:00 AM ALAN D HACKENBERG
Plea 2/18/2026 1:30:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 1/21/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 12/31/2025 8:30:00 AM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
8/10/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 09/21/2026 at 10:30 AM by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Hearing was set on 08/10/2026 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
8/10/2026 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
5/11/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/10/2026 at 09:00 AM by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 05/11/2026 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
5/11/2026 Fines & Costs not paid case set for Status Conference.
2/23/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 05/11/2026 at 09:00 AM by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Hearing was set on 02/23/2026 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
2/23/2026 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
2/18/2026 Balance Due Notice Issued
2/18/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 02/23/2026 at 09:00 AM by
2/18/2026 Plea of GUILTY entered on 02/18/2026
2/18/2026 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 02/18/2026
2/18/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 10 Day(s) 10 Suspended
2/18/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 959.131D2 - CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
2/18/2026 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.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY of CRUELTY TO ANIMALSORC/CO 959.131D2, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 10 Day(s) with 10 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) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s).
2/18/2026 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 959.131D3 - CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
2/18/2026 TC Journal half sheet Issued
2/18/2026 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
2/5/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
2/5/2026 Plea set for 02/18/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
1/21/2026 PT Report Issued
1/21/2026 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 02/11/2026 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.
1/2/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
1/2/2026 Pre-Trial set for 01/21/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
12/31/2025 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 12/31/2025 (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))
12/26/2025 Jury Demanded on 12/22/2025 by Attorney
12/26/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 12/22/2025
12/26/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 12/22/2025
12/26/2025 JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case
12/26/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
12/22/2025 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/22/2025
12/22/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/22/2025
12/22/2025 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/22/2025
12/22/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/22/2025
12/22/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/22/2025
12/22/2025 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 12/22/2025
12/16/2025 Arraignment set for 12/31/2025 at 08:30 AM
12/16/2025 Service for SUMMONS to AMBER N BENNETT sent via HSO was Personal on 12/11/2025 $16.00 FEE
12/15/2025 Service For SUMMONS to AMBER N BENNETT sent via Certified Mail Failed on 12/15/2025 Receipt Number 9414814903030614542989
12/10/2025 SUMMONS notice issued to AMBER N BENNETT via HSO
12/10/2025 DEFT'S COPY OF SUMMONS SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL RETURNED BY USPS FROM 307 MIDLAND AVE, FINDLAY, OH 45840 STATING RETURN TO SENDER, UNCLAIMED, UNABLE TO FORWARD
11/18/2025 SUMMONS notice issued to AMBER N BENNETT via CERTIFIED MAIL 9414814903030614542989 W/ CERT FEE $ 8.86 (AS INSTRUCTED BY DW 1)
11/18/2025 Case Filed on 11/18/2025

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