Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRB00352
Attorney Name
JOSHUA SHERMAN
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
3/29/2026
Date Filed
4/29/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
GARLAND M BREITIGAM
Address Line 1
1904 KIRKWOOD CT APT E
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
TK488563
DOB
9/30/1989

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 20266996A 545.05A1 PETTY THEFT M1 NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
20266996A
Statute Code
545.05A1
Statute Description
PETTY THEFT
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
SECOND PRETRIAL 9/8/2026 10:15:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 7/28/2026 10:00:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 6/24/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 6/10/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 5/27/2026 8:30:00 AM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
7/28/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/28/2026 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 09/08/2026 at 10:15 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 07/28/2026
7/28/2026 PT Report Issued
7/28/2026 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR 2ND PRE-TRIAL. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
6/30/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/30/2026
6/24/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
6/24/2026 Pre-Trial set for 07/28/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
6/24/2026 Right to speedy trial waived by defendant on 06/23/2026
6/24/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 06/23/2026
6/24/2026 JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case
6/23/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/23/2026
6/23/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/23/2026
6/23/2026 Written WAIVER OF APPEARANCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/23/2026 (OF ARRAIGNMENT)
6/23/2026 Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/23/2026
6/10/2026 Defendant found indigent. Court appoints JOSHUA SHERMAN as counsel.
6/10/2026 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 JOSHUA SHERMAN, 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 ALAN D HACKENBERG
6/10/2026 DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 05/27/2026 BY FPD
6/10/2026 Written LETTER RECEIVED FROM HCPD DOES QUALIFY FOR COURT APPOINTED BUT HAS A CONFLICT WITH HCPD filed by Third Party on 06/10/2026
6/10/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 06/10/2026. 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 06/24/2026 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 06/24/2026 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.BOND AND CONDITIONS OF BOND CONTINUED AS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED.
6/10/2026 JE Continuance Issued
6/10/2026 Arraignment continued to 06/24/2026 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 06/10/2026
5/28/2026 DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 05/27/2026 FILED BY FPD
5/27/2026 Finger Print Requirements Issued
5/27/2026 Finger Print Return Issued
5/27/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 05/27/2026. 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 06/10/2026 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 06/10/2026 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.The Defendant shall immediately report to the Clerk of Court to be scheduled for fingerprinting in compliance with ORC 109.60. The Defendant shall be fingerprinted within 24 hours of this Order. STAY AWAY FROM AND DO NOT ENTER ANY MEIJER STORES
5/27/2026 JE Continuance Issued
5/27/2026 Arraignment continued to 06/10/2026 at 08:30 AM
5/27/2026 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
5/19/2026 Arraignment set for 05/27/2026 at 08:30 AM
5/19/2026 Service for SUMMONS to GARLAND M BREITIGAM sent via Clerk's Office was Personal on 05/19/2026
4/30/2026 SUMMONS notice issued to GARLAND M BREITIGAM via FINDLAY PD
4/29/2026 Case Filed on 04/29/2026

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