Case Details

General Information

Case Number
25TRC06026
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
9/19/2025
Date Filed
9/22/2025
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
TPR. E JOHNSON
Affiant Type
State Patrol
Proof of Insurance
Yes
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
JACOB WILLIAM CHOVAN
Address Line 1
110 LINCOLN ST
Address Line 2
City
CYGNET
State
OH
ZIP Code
43413
DLN
UY057762
DOB
7/6/2001

Financial Information

Total Cost
$664.00
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$664.00

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
KQD5608
Vehicle Year
2017
Vehicle Make
TOYT
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
WHI

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
No

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 OHP320563091920250344 4511.20 RECKLESS OPERATION MM GUILTY GUILTY 1/7/2026 ALAN D HACKENBERG
2 OHP320563091920250344 4511.13C DISOBEYED RED LIGHT MM GUILTY GUILTY 1/7/2026 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
1
Citation Number
OHP320563091920250344
Statute Code
4511.20
Statute Description
RECKLESS OPERATION
Degree
MM
Plea
GUILTY
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
1/7/2026
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
2
Citation Number
OHP320563091920250344
Statute Code
4511.13C
Statute Description
DISOBEYED RED LIGHT
Degree
MM
Plea
GUILTY
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
1/7/2026
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 3/9/2026 9:30:00 AM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial with Judge 1/7/2026 3:00:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 10/29/2025 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Continued 10/7/2025 8:30:00 AM
Continued 9/23/2025 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
1/7/2026 PAY AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SANCT Issued
1/7/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 03/09/2026 at 09:30 AM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
1/7/2026 Plea of GUILTY entered on 01/07/2026
1/7/2026 Charge Amended from 4511.19A1A OVI M1 4 points to 4511.20 RECKLESS OPERATION MM 4 points by on 01/07/2026
1/7/2026 Plea of GUILTY entered on 01/07/2026
1/7/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 4511.13C - DISOBEYED RED LIGHT
1/7/2026 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 DISOBEYED RED LIGHTORC/CO 4511.13C, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $150.00 plus all costs
1/7/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 7 Credited 23 Suspended
1/7/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 4511.20 - RECKLESS OPERATION
1/7/2026 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 RECKLESS OPERATIONORC/CO 4511.20, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 30 Day(s) with 23 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 attend and successfully complete a driver's intervention program, and pursue any recommended course of treatment, for which he/she will receive 5 Day(s) of jail credit. 4) No 6 point violations and/or DUS offenses for 1 Year(s). 5) No repetition for 1 Year(s). 6) Defendant shall attend Victims Impact Panel program at the next regularly scheduled date for which he/she will receive 2 Day(s) jail credit.
1/7/2026 DIP Referral Issued
1/7/2026 VIP Referral Issued
12/8/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
12/8/2025 Pre-Trial with Judge set for 01/07/2026 at 03:00 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
10/29/2025 PT Report Issued
10/29/2025 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 11/19/2025 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.
10/13/2025 Assignment Notice File Issued
10/13/2025 Pre-Trial set for 10/29/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
10/13/2025 CANCELLED Arraignment for 10/21/2025 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 10/07/2025
10/10/2025 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 10/10/2025 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)
10/8/2025 Jury Demanded on 10/08/2025 by Attorney
10/8/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 10/08/2025
10/8/2025 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 10/08/2025
10/8/2025 JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case
10/8/2025 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/08/2025
10/8/2025 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/08/2025
10/8/2025 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/08/2025
10/8/2025 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/08/2025
10/8/2025 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/08/2025
10/8/2025 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by Defendant's Attorney on 10/08/2025
10/8/2025 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
10/7/2025 PTS ASSESSMENT JE Issued
10/7/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 10/07/2025. 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 10/21/2025 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 10/21/2025 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.
10/7/2025 JE Continuance Issued
10/7/2025 Arraignment continued to 10/21/2025 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 10/07/2025
9/24/2025 DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 09-23-25 FILED BY FPD
9/23/2025 Finger Print Return Issued
9/23/2025 Finger Print Requirements Issued
9/23/2025 This matter came on for consideration this day 09/23/2025. The Defendant was late for arraignment.The Defendant requested a continuance. It is therefore ordered that this case be continued to 10/07/2025 at 08:30 AM. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).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.
9/23/2025 JE Continuance Issued
9/23/2025 Arraignment continued to 10/07/2025 at 08:30 AM
9/23/2025 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
9/22/2025 Case Filed on 09/22/2025
9/22/2025 Arraignment set for 09/23/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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