| 3/3/2026 |
PT Report Issued |
| 3/3/2026 |
Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 03/25/2026 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. |
| 2/6/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 2/6/2026 |
Pre-Trial set for 03/04/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 2/5/2026 |
MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 02/05/2026 (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 TAP 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 RADION TRANSMISSIONS AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLED MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; AND 6. ALL FILED NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER. BE IT SO ORDERED. (COPY TO PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE)
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| 2/5/2026 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/04/2026 |
| 2/5/2026 |
Jury Demanded on 02/04/2026 by Attorney |
| 2/5/2026 |
JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case |
| 2/5/2026 |
PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance |
| 2/4/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/04/2026 |
| 2/4/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/04/2026 |
| 2/4/2026 |
Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/04/2026 |
| 2/4/2026 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/04/2026 |
| 2/4/2026 |
Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/04/2026 |
| 2/4/2026 |
Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/04/2026 |
| 1/28/2026 |
MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued |
| 1/28/2026 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 01/28/2026. 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 02/11/2026 at 09:00 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 02/11/2026 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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.BOND AND CONDITIONS OF BOND CONTINUED AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED. NO MORE CONTINUANCES WILL BE GRANTED. |
| 1/28/2026 |
Arraignment continued to 02/11/2026 at 09:00 AM |
| 1/14/2026 |
MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued |
| 1/14/2026 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 01/14/2026. 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 01/28/2026 at 09:00 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 01/28/2026 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 BOND CONTINUED , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.BOND AND CONDITIONS OF BOND CONTINUED AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED. |
| 1/14/2026 |
Arraignment continued to 01/28/2026 at 09:00 AM |
| 1/6/2026 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 01/06/2026. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant requested a continuance. It is therefore ordered that this case be continued to 01/14/2026 at 09:00 AM. 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. |
| 1/6/2026 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 1/6/2026 |
Arraignment continued to 01/14/2026 at 09:00 AM |
| 1/6/2026 |
PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued |
| 12/30/2025 |
Case Filed on 12/30/2025 |
| 12/30/2025 |
Arraignment set for 01/06/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 202 |