| 6/10/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 6/10/2026 |
Pre-Trial set for 07/01/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 06/10/2026 |
| 6/9/2026 |
MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 06/09/2026
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: 1. ALL VIDEO TAPE RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST; 2. ALL AUDIO TAPE RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFENDANT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS/HER ARREST; 3. ALL TAPE RECORDINGS OF RADIO TRANSMISSIONS MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MOBILE AND HAND-HELD RADIO TRANSMISSIONS. 4. 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; 5. ALL LOG BOOKS AND OTHER RECORDS RELATING TO RADIO TRANSMISSIONS AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLED MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; AND 6. ALL FIELD NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER. BE IT SO ORDERED. S/ STEPHANIE M BISHOP
(COPY TO PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE) |
| 6/9/2026 |
Jury Demanded on 06/08/2026 by Attorney |
| 6/9/2026 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 06/08/2026 |
| 6/9/2026 |
JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case |
| 6/9/2026 |
PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance |
| 6/8/2026 |
Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/08/2026 |
| 6/8/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/08/2026 |
| 6/8/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/08/2026 |
| 6/8/2026 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/08/2026 |
| 6/8/2026 |
Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/08/2026 |
| 6/8/2026 |
Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/08/2026 |
| 6/3/2026 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 06/03/2026. 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 06/17/2026 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 06/17/2026 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. |
| 6/3/2026 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 6/3/2026 |
Arraignment continued to 06/17/2026 at 08:30 AM |
| 6/3/2026 |
PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued |
| 5/22/2026 |
Arraignment set for 06/03/2026 at 08:30 AM |
| 5/22/2026 |
Service for SUMMONS to ETHAN LUCAS MERCADO sent via FINDLAY PD (SMITH) was Personal on 05/21/2026 W/$11.50 SERVICE FEES |
| 5/21/2026 |
SUMMONS notice issued to ETHAN LUCAS MERCADO via FINDLAY PD |
| 5/21/2026 |
Case Filed on 05/21/2026 |