| 2/9/2026 |
NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed |
| 2/9/2026 |
Commitment Pending Hearing Issued |
| 2/9/2026 |
CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $7500.00 |
| 2/9/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 2/9/2026 |
Preliminary set for 02/12/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 3 |
| 2/9/2026 |
Felony - Initial App. Entry Issued
JOURNAL ENTRY
Defendant: SKYLER L ZAHLER
This matter came before the court today for an initial appearance on an alleged felony offense. The defendant was advised of their rights, the applicable law and penalties and their right to a preliminary hearing.
The defendant requested time to speak with legal counsel and will be contacting: [ ] Private Counsel [ X ] Public Defenders Office.
This matter is ORDERED set for a preliminary hearing on _THURS. FEB. 12, 2026 at 1:30 P.M. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(C).
_X____ Bond is set in the amount of $_7,500.00__ Cash, Surety or Property (NO 10% ALLOWED) with the following conditions:
CONDITIONS:
_X___ NO CONSUMPTION OR POSSESSION OF ANY ALCOHOL, DRUGS OF ABUSE OR DRUG PARAPHERNALIA DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CASE. THE DEFENDANT IS SUBJECT TO RANDOM TESTING TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE WHILE THE CASE IS PENDING.
_X___ THE DEFENDANT IS TO IMMEDIATELY REPORT TO THE HANCOCK COUNTY COMMON PLEAS ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT (209 WEST MAIN CROSS ST., FINDLAY OH 45840 – 419-424-7085) BY 8:30 A.M. THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY FOLLOWING THEIR RELEASE FROM CUSTODY. DEFENDANT IS SUBJECT TO ANY ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS IMPOSED BY THE HANCOCK COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT PROBATION DEPARTMENT.
_X___ NO CONTACT OF ANY KIND WITH THE ALLEGED VICTIM(S): _BAYLEE BAKER________________.
_X___ STAY AWAY FROM VICTIMS ADDRESS: __135 MADISON AVE, FINDLAY, OH________.
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| 2/9/2026 |
JUDGMENT ENTRY – DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE
This matter came on this 6TH day of FEBRUARY 2026, for a determination of probable cause concerning the arrest of the Defendant for a charge of STRANGULATION (F4, a violation of Ohio Revised Code Findlay City Ordinance. Upon consideration of the available evidence, the Court finds that there exists probable cause to believe that said Defendant committed the offense(s) specified.
It is therefore ORDERED that said defendant be brought to the Court for arraignment at the earliest available opportunity.
It is further ORDERED that Bond be set as follows:
CASH SURETY, OR PROPERTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 7500.00 10% CASH NOT ALLOWED
CONDITIONS OF RELEASE:
NO CONTACT OF ANY KIND with Baylee Braker.
Placed on Pre-Trial Supervision: Must report immediately to the following agency by 9:00 a.m. the next business day following his/her release from custody. Defendant is subject to any additional conditions deemed appropriate by the Court and supervising department:
Hancock County Common Pleas Court Probation Department located at 514 S. Main St., Findlay, OH
OTHER: AWAY FROM AND DO NOT ENTER 135 MADISON AVE FINDLAY OHIO,45840
THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 2026 AT 1:30PM. 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
ARRESTING AGENCY FINDLAY POLICE DEPARTMENT
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| 2/9/2026 |
WARRANT ON COMPLAINT RETURNED BY BLF (SMITH) W/ SERV FEE $ 21.00 |
| 2/9/2026 |
WARRANT ON COMPLAINT ISSUED TO BLF (SMITH) FOR SERVICE |
| 2/9/2026 |
Arraignment set for 02/09/2026 at 02:00 PM in room 202 |
| 2/9/2026 |
Case Filed on 02/09/2026 |
| 2/9/2026 |
SUBP FOR PTLM MAKENNA HURLEY FILED BY PROS ISSUED TO BLF FOR SERVICE |
| 2/9/2026 |
SUBP FOR BAYLEE MAE BRAKER FILED BY PROS ISSUED TO BLF FOR SERVICE |