Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRB00282
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
4/2/2026
Date Filed
4/8/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
ZACHARY A COOK
Address Line 1
510 W MAIN CROSS ST
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
TT944413
DOB
5/17/1992

Financial Information

Total Cost
$927.50
Total Paid
$0.00
Total Owed
$927.50

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 20266752 513.12 POSS. DRUG PARAPHERNALIA M4 NO CONTEST GUILTY 8/4/2026 MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
Count Number
1
Citation Number
20266752
Statute Code
513.12
Statute Description
POSS. DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
Degree
M4
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
8/4/2026
Adjudicated By
MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Desk Review 11/2/2026 5:00:00 PM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Plea 7/29/2026 3:30:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 6/10/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 5/27/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 5/13/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 4/28/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 4/15/2026 8:30:00 AM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
10/29/2026 BW RETURNED FROM FPD (RECALLED) NON-COMPLIANCE-TREATMENT
10/20/2026 RECALLED BW (26 DAYS NON COMP-TREATMENT) WITH FPD (TAYLOR) VIA PHONE AND FAX
10/20/2026 Warrant for NON COMPLIANCE - TREATMENT Recalled On 10/20/2026
10/20/2026 BW RECALL - FINDLAY PD Issued
10/20/2026 MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 10/20/2026 (BENCH WARRANT RECALLED. DEFENDANT SHALL MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH COMPLIANCE OFFICER.)
10/20/2026 LETTER FROM THE REFUGE MINISTRIES FILED BY DEFT VIA FAX
10/20/2026 Written MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT filed by DEFENDANT BY FAX on 10/20/2026
10/15/2026 BW (26 DAYS -NON COMPLIANCE -TREATMENT)ISSUED TO FPD
10/14/2026 Non-Compliance Bench Warrant Issued
10/14/2026 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
10/14/2026 Warrant issued for NON COMPLIANCE - TREATMENT on 10/14/2026
10/12/2026 RECD NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT FROM OHIO GUIDESTONE DEF FAILED TO COMPLETE TREATMENT UPON REVIEW
8/4/2026 Program Appt Notification Issued
8/4/2026 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
8/4/2026 Desk Review set for 11/02/2026 at 05:00 PM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 08/04/2026 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
8/4/2026 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 08/04/2026
8/4/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 4 Credited 26 Suspended
8/4/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 513.12 - POSS. DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
8/4/2026 MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ENTRY Issued
8/4/2026 The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the nature of the charge, possible penalties, right to counsel, right to jury/court trial, other rights and the various pleas available.The defendant thereafter entered a plea of NO CONTEST to the charge. The Court heard evidence from the prosecution to substantiate the charge. The court entered a finding of GUILTY to the charge.Parties hereby consent to this matter being heard by the Magistrates. Parties Hereby waive any rights to object to the Magistrates decision. A Party shall not assign or appeal the Court's adoption of a factual finding or legal conclusion unless the party has filed objections pursuant to Rule 17 of the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY of POSS. DRUG PARAPHERNALIAORC/CO 513.12, and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 30 Day(s) with 26 Day(s) suspended consecutive to be scheduled by the Clerk's office. The defendant is ordered to pay all costs of confinement in a jail or other residential facility pursuant to ORC 2929.28, including but not limited to, a per diem fee for room and board in the jail of up to $98.00 per day, and any other costs provided by statute. 3) Defendant shall obtain an ALCOHOL/SUBSTANCE ABUSE evaluation from a state certified counselor within 30 days, and pursue any recommended course of treatment, and shall further be required to notify this Court every 30 days of his progress 4) Credit for 4 Day(s) days served. 5) No criminal conduct for 1 Year(s).
8/4/2026 Evaluation Referral Issued
8/4/2026 BW (FTA PLEA) RETURNED BY FPD (LAFFERTY) W/SERVICE $21.50
8/3/2026 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING was Served on 07/31/2026
7/31/2026 BW (FTA PLEA) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
7/29/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 07/29/2026. 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 $500.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
7/29/2026 JE Continuance Issued
7/29/2026 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
7/29/2026 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
7/29/2026 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 07/29/2026
7/8/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/8/2026 Plea set for 07/29/2026 at 03:30 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
6/10/2026 PT Report Issued
6/10/2026 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 07/01/2026 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.
5/20/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
5/20/2026 Pre-Trial set for 06/10/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 05/20/2026
5/20/2026 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 05/20/2026
5/19/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 05/19/2026
5/19/2026 Jury Demanded on 05/19/2026 by Attorney
5/19/2026 JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case
5/19/2026 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/19/2026
5/19/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/19/2026
5/19/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/19/2026
5/19/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/19/2026
5/19/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/19/2026
5/19/2026 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
5/19/2026 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 05/19/2026
5/13/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 05/13/2026. 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 05/27/2026 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 05/27/2026 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.
5/13/2026 JE Continuance Issued
5/13/2026 Arraignment continued to 05/27/2026 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 05/13/2026
4/28/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 04/28/2026. 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 05/13/2026 at 08:30 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.
4/28/2026 JE Continuance Issued
4/28/2026 Arraignment continued to 05/13/2026 at 08:30 AM
4/28/2026 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
4/16/2026 Arraignment continued to 04/28/2026 at 08:30 AM
4/16/2026 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF ARRN GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 04/16/2026 (CONTINUED TO 04/28/2026 AT 8:30 AM; SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72 ET SEQ.)
4/15/2026 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF ARRN filed by Defendant on 04/15/2026
4/9/2026 Arraignment changed to 04/15/2026 at 08:30 AM
4/8/2026 Case Filed on 04/08/2026

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