| 4/21/2026 |
Defendant found indigent. Court appoints W Alex Smith as counsel. |
| 4/17/2026 |
ENTRY – APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL: THIS MATTER COMES ON FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE DEFENDANT’S REQUEST FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL. UPON CONSIDERATION OF SAID REQUEST, THE COURT FINDS: DEFENDANT’S REQUEST WELL TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON(S): PUBLIC DEFENDER HAS CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT W ALEX SMITH, AN ATTORNEY AT LAW ADMITTED TO PRACTICE BEFORE THE BAR OF THE STATE OF OHIO, BE APPOINTED FOR THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT TO BE PAID FOR AT PUBLIC EXPENSE, UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: THE $25.00 APPLICATION FEE WILL BE ASSESSED AS COSTS. S/ BY STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 4/15/2026 |
Written LETTER RECEIVED FROM HCPD DOES QUALIFY FOR COURT APPOINTED BUT HAS A CONFLICT WITH HCPD filed by Third Party on 04/15/2026 |
| 4/14/2026 |
Program Appt Notification Issued |
| 4/14/2026 |
Commitment Pending Hearing Issued |
| 4/14/2026 |
NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed |
| 4/14/2026 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 04/14/2026. 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 04/22/2026 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 04/22/2026 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 CASH OR SURETY in the amount of $2500.00, and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.Placed on Pre-trial Supervision: Must report to the Probation department immediately after court. Defendant is subject to any additional conditions deemed appropriate by the Court and Probation Department.The Defendant is ordered to remain away from the alleged victim, the victim's place of employment, or any other place the alleged victim may be found, during the pendency of this action.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case. NO CONTACT WITH VERONICA BARGER. STAY AWAY AND DO NOT ENTER 8107 HAZELWOOD DR. FINDLAY, OH. |
| 4/14/2026 |
MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued |
| 4/14/2026 |
Arraignment continued to 04/22/2026 at 08:30 AM |
| 4/14/2026 |
OHIO VICTIMS RIGHTS REQUEST FORM FILED BY PROS OFFICE-REDACT |
| 4/14/2026 |
WARRANT ON COMPLAINT RETURNED BY HSO (PETERS) WITH SERVICE $20.00 FEE |
| 4/14/2026 |
WARRANT ON COMPLAINT ISSUED TO HSO FOR SERVICE |
| 4/14/2026 |
Case Filed on 04/14/2026 |
| 4/14/2026 |
Arraignment set for 04/14/2026 at 02:00 PM in room 202 |