| 4/1/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 4/1/2026 |
Pre-Trial with Judge set for 05/13/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 3/11/2026 |
PT Report Issued |
| 3/11/2026 |
Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 04/01/2026 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. |
| 2/25/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 2/25/2026 |
SECOND PRETRIAL set for 03/11/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 2/10/2026 |
PT Report Issued |
| 2/10/2026 |
Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 03/03/2026 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. |
| 2/10/2026 |
PT Report Issued |
| 2/10/2026 |
Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR PRETRIAL WITH THE COURT. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation. |
| 2/10/2026 |
MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 02/10/2026
ORDER
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:
ALL VIDEO TAPE RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST;
ALL AUDIO TAPE RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST
ALL TAPE RECORDINGS OF RADIO TRANSMISSION MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MOBILE AND HAND-HELD RADIO TRANSMISSIONS;
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
ALL LOG BOOKS AND OTHER RECORDS RELATING TO RADIO TRANSMISSIONS AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLED MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; AND
ALL FIELD NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER
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| 2/10/2026 |
PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance |
| 2/9/2026 |
Jury Demanded on 02/09/2026 by Attorney |
| 2/9/2026 |
Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/09/2026 |
| 2/9/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/09/2026 |
| 2/9/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/09/2026 |
| 2/9/2026 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/09/2026 |
| 2/9/2026 |
Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/09/2026 |
| 2/9/2026 |
Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/09/2026 |
| 1/27/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 1/27/2026 |
SECOND PRETRIAL set for 02/10/2026 at 09:00 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 1/27/2026 |
PT Report Issued |
| 1/27/2026 |
Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR 2ND PRE-TRIAL. SEEKING LEGAL COUNSEL Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation. |
| 1/13/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 1/13/2026 |
Pre-Trial set for 01/27/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 1/13/2026 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 01/13/2026 |
| 1/13/2026 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 01/13/2026. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant waived his right to counsel and entered a plea of NOT GUILTY.Further, the defendant requested this matter be set for a pre-trial conference, pursuant to criminal rule 17.1.It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued and scheduled for a pre-trial conference, and that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(e).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. |
| 1/13/2026 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 01/13/2026 |
| 1/13/2026 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 1/13/2026 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 01/13/2026. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant waived his right to counsel and entered a plea of NOT GUILTY.Further, the defendant requested this matter be set for a pre-trial conference, pursuant to criminal rule 17.1.It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued and scheduled for a pre-trial conference, and that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(e).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. |
| 1/13/2026 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 1/7/2026 |
Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV |
| 12/31/2025 |
BW (FTA ARRN) RETURNED BY HSO (SCHNURBUSH) WITH SERVICE $31.00 FEE |
| 12/31/2025 |
PTS ASSESSMENT JE Issued |
| 12/31/2025 |
WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued |
| 12/31/2025 |
WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued |
| 12/31/2025 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 12/31/2025. 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 01/13/2026 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 01/13/2026 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.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case.The Defendant shall immediately report to the Clerk of Court to be scheduled for fingerprinting in compliance with ORC 109.60. The Defendant shall be fingerprinted within 24 hours of this Order. |
| 12/31/2025 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 12/31/2025 |
Arraignment continued to 01/13/2026 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 12/31/2025 |
| 12/31/2025 |
PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued |
| 12/31/2025 |
Arraignment set for 12/31/2025 at 08:30 AM |
| 12/31/2025 |
Warrant for FTA TR HEARING - OVI was Served on 12/30/2025 |
| 12/30/2025 |
Warrant Block Sent to BMV |
| 12/30/2025 |
BW (FTA ARRN) SERVED BY HSO |
| 12/26/2025 |
BW (FTA ARRN) ISSUED TO HCSO FOR SERVICE |
| 12/23/2025 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 12/23/2025. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED that a Bench Warrant for the Defendant's arrest over a cash or surety bond in the amount of $2000.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D). |
| 12/23/2025 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 12/23/2025 |
TR FTA HRG BW - OVI Issued |
| 12/23/2025 |
BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed |
| 12/23/2025 |
Warrant issued for FTA TR HEARING - OVI on 12/23/2025 |
| 12/9/2025 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 12/09/2025. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued until 12/23/2025 at 08:30 AM. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D). |
| 12/9/2025 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 12/9/2025 |
Arraignment continued to 12/23/2025 at 08:30 AM |
| 12/8/2025 |
Arraignment set for 12/09/2025 at 08:30 AM in room 202 |
| 12/8/2025 |
Case Filed on 12/08/2025 |