Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRB00302
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
4/8/2026
Date Filed
4/14/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
SARA L BUSINGER
Address Line 1
2400 JENNIFER LANE APT F
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
RP400794
DOB
7/15/1980

Financial Information

Total Cost
$164.00
Total Paid
$100.00
Total Owed
$64.00

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 20267229 513.12 POSS. DRUG PARAPHERNALIA M4 NO PLEA DISM COSTS/DEF 5/13/2026 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
1
Citation Number
20267229
Statute Code
513.12
Statute Description
POSS. DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
Degree
M4
Plea
NO PLEA
Finding
DISM COSTS/DEF
Finding Date
5/13/2026
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Desk Review 11/2/2026 5:00:00 PM 2 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Continued 8/31/2026 5:00:00 PM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
STATUS CONFERENCE 7/13/2026 10:00:00 AM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Pre-Trial 5/6/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 4/29/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 4/15/2026 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
10/28/2026 Paid $10.00 receipt# 2026434953 paid by WENDYS 10/23/26 246025
10/13/2026 Paid $10.00 receipt# 2026433203 paid by WENDYS 10/09/26 245582
9/29/2026 Paid $10.00 receipt# 2026431407 paid by WENDYS 09/25/26 245302
9/17/2026 Paid $10.00 receipt# 2026430212 paid by WENDYS 09/11/26 244898
9/8/2026 Paid $10.00 receipt# 2026429004 paid by WENDYS 08/28/26 244563
8/20/2026 Desk Review continued to 11/02/2026 at 05:00 PM in room 2 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
8/18/2026 Paid $10.00 receipt# 2026426548 paid by WENDYS 08/14/26 244167
8/5/2026 Paid $10.00 receipt# 2026425057 paid by WENDYS 07/31/26 243788
7/22/2026 Paid $10.00 receipt# 2026423552 paid by WENDYS 07/17/26 243451
7/15/2026 Desk Review set for 08/31/2026 at 05:00 PM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 07/15/2026 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
7/8/2026 Paid $10.00 receipt# 2026422135 paid by WENDYS 07/03/26 243042
6/25/2026 Paid $10.00 receipt# 2026420406 paid by WENDYS 06/19/26 242654
6/8/2026 PROOF OF EMPLOYMENT (BETTER FOOD SYSTEMS INC, DBA WENDY'S) SHOWN BY DEFT ELECTRONICALLY
6/8/2026 Wage Deduction Issued
5/14/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 07/13/2026 at 10:00 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 05/14/2026 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
5/13/2026 Plea of NO PLEA entered on 05/13/2026
5/13/2026 Finding of DISM COSTS/DEF entered for 513.12 - POSS. DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
5/13/2026 TC Journal half sheet Issued
5/13/2026 It is ORDERED by the Court that this matter be DISM COSTS/DEF.
5/6/2026 PT Report Issued
5/6/2026 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 05/27/2026 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.
5/4/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
5/4/2026 Pre-Trial set for 05/06/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
4/30/2026 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 04/30/2026 ORDER UPON MOTION OF THE DEFENDANT, IT SHALL BE THE ORDER OF THIS COURT THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY PRESERVE THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE PERTAINING TO THIS MATTER: ALL VIDEO TAPE RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST; ALL AUDIO TAPE RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST ALL TAPE RECORDINGS OF RADIO TRANSMISSION MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MOBILE AND HAND-HELD RADIO TRANSMISSIONS; ALL TAPE RECORDINGS OF TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS MADE BY THE DEFENDANT AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST WHILE DEFENDANT WAS IN CUSTODY ALL LOG BOOKS AND OTHER RECORDS RELATING TO RADIO TRANSMISSIONS AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLED MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; AND ALL FIELD NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER
4/28/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 04/28/2026
4/28/2026 Jury Demanded on 04/28/2026 by Attorney
4/28/2026 JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case
4/28/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/28/2026
4/28/2026 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/28/2026
4/28/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/28/2026
4/28/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/28/2026
4/28/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/28/2026
4/28/2026 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/28/2026
4/28/2026 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
4/15/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 04/15/2026. 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 04/29/2026 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 04/29/2026 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 OR BOND , and further upon the condition(s) as stated on the bond.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case.No possession of drug paraphernalia or drug abuse instruments.
4/15/2026 JE Continuance Issued
4/15/2026 Arraignment continued to 04/29/2026 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 04/15/2026
4/15/2026 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
4/14/2026 Arraignment set for 04/15/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 202
4/14/2026 Case Filed on 04/14/2026

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