Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRA00111
Attorney Name
Assigned To
Offense Date
2/5/2026
Date Filed
2/9/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
SKYLER L ZAHLER
Address Line 1
135 MADISON AVE
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
UN220189
DOB
6/16/1997

Financial Information

Please contact the court for information.

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 262604 2903.18B3 STRANGULATION F4
Count Number
1
Citation Number
262604
Statute Code
2903.18B3
Statute Description
STRANGULATION
Degree
F4
Plea
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Preliminary 2/12/2026 1:30:00 PM 3
Arraignment 2/9/2026 2:00:00 PM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
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________.
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
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

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