Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRA00149
Attorney Name
Assigned To
Offense Date
2/17/2026
Date Filed
2/18/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
JOSHUA J HOFFBAUER
Address Line 1
147 MIDLAND AVE
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
SY500769
DOB
10/19/1988

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

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Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 263473 2903.11A2 FELONIOUS ASSAULT F2
Count Number
1
Citation Number
263473
Statute Code
2903.11A2
Statute Description
FELONIOUS ASSAULT
Degree
F2
Plea
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Preliminary 2/26/2026 1:30:00 PM 3
Arraignment 2/18/2026 2:00:00 PM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
2/24/2026 SUBP FOR OFFICER DOWNING FILED BY PROS ISSUED TO BLF FOR SERVICE.
2/19/2026 Posted bond, paid $25.00 receipt#2026100703 paid by JOSHUA J HOFFBAUER
2/19/2026 CASH BOND Bond Set for $25.00
2/19/2026 Posted bond, paid $0.00 receipt#2026100702 paid by SOKE BAIL BONDS
2/19/2026 SURETY Bond Set for $1500.00
2/18/2026 Commitment Pending Hearing Issued
2/18/2026 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
2/18/2026 Felony - Initial App. Entry Issued CASE NUMBER 26CRA00149 Plaintiff: STATE OF OHIO -vs- JOURNAL ENTRY Defendant: JOSHUA J HOFFBAUER 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. 26, 2026 AT 1:30 PM. 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 $_15,000.00__ 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): __BRYON WARDWELL____________. _____________________________________ Defendant _____________________________________ Magistrate Findlay Municipal Court
2/18/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
2/18/2026 Preliminary set for 02/26/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 3
2/18/2026 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT SERVED BY THE BLF (SMITH) W/$21.00 SERVICE FEES
2/18/2026 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT ISSUED TO THE BLF FOR SERVICE
2/18/2026 Case Filed on 02/18/2026
2/18/2026 Arraignment set for 02/18/2026 at 02:00 PM in room 202

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