Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRB00417
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
5/24/2026
Date Filed
5/26/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SMITH, JOE
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
MATTHEW M EKLEBERRY
Address Line 1
140 SPRINGBROOK DR
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
SB357710
DOB
5/31/1984

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 202611163 537.03A ASSAULT M1 NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202611163
Statute Code
537.03A
Statute Description
ASSAULT
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Pre-Trial 10/21/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 7/21/2026 10:00:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Continued 6/30/2026 3:00:00 PM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 6/3/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 5/26/2026 2:00:00 PM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
10/13/2026 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
10/13/2026 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
10/8/2026 BW RETURNED FROM FPD (RECALLED) FTA PT
10/8/2026 BW RETURNED FROM FPD (RECALLED) PRE-TRIAL SUPV BOND CONDITIONS
10/8/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
10/8/2026 Pre-Trial set for 10/21/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
10/7/2026 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 10/07/2026 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 ALAN D HACKENBERG (COPY TO PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE)
10/7/2026 BW FTA CR HRG & PRETRIAL SUPERVISION BOND COND. RECALLED BY FPD (PRICE)
10/7/2026 BW RECALL - FINDLAY PD Issued
10/7/2026 Warrant for FTA CR HEARING Recalled On 10/07/2026
10/7/2026 Warrant for PRETRIAL SUPERVISION BOND CONDITIONS Recalled On 10/07/2026
10/7/2026 MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 10/07/2026 THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON OCTOBER 6, 2026, ON THE MOTION TO WITHDRAW WARRANT. UPON REVIEW OF SAID MOTION AND FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THIS MOTION BE GRANTED. DEFT SHALL REPORT TO PT SUPERVISION UPON RELEASE FROM WOOD COUNTY. BE IT SO ORDERED JUDGE ALAN HACKENBERG
10/6/2026 Jury Demanded on 10/06/2026 by Attorney
10/6/2026 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/06/2026
10/6/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/06/2026
10/6/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/06/2026
10/6/2026 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/06/2026
10/6/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/06/2026
10/6/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/06/2026
10/6/2026 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
10/6/2026 Written MOTION TO LIFT BENCH WARRANT filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 10/06/2026 FTA PT SUPERVISION BOND CONDIDTIONS AND FTA CR HRG
8/10/2026 CASH BOND Bond# disbursed ($1500.00 applied,$0.00 returned, $0.00 transferred, $0.00 forfeited) receipt# 2026425400
7/28/2026 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
7/21/2026 BW (FTA PT) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
7/21/2026 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
7/21/2026 CR FTA Hearing Bench Warrant Issued
7/21/2026 CASH OR SURETY Bond Set for $2500.00
7/21/2026 Warrant issued for FTA CR HEARING on 07/21/2026
7/21/2026 TC Judgment Entry Issued
7/21/2026 PT Report Issued
7/21/2026 Recommendation: Neither the Defendant nor Counsel appeared at Pre-Trial. Bench Warrant will issue.
7/21/2026 Judgment This Day, July 21, 2026 This matter came on for consideration. It is the order, judgment and decree of this court that THIS MATTER WAS SCHEDULED BEFORE THE COURT TODAY FOR A PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE. THE DEFENDANT FAILED TO APPEAR AS ORDERED. THE COURT FURTHER NOTES THAT THE DEFENANT ALSO HAS A WARRANT IN THIS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH PRE-TRIAL SUPERVISION. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT THE BOND POSTED IN THIS CASE SHALL BE FORFEITED AND A NEW WARRANT SHALL BE ISSUED. ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE
7/16/2026 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
7/9/2026 BW (PRE-TRIAL SUPV BOND CONDITIONS-NO BOND) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
7/7/2026 PRETRIAL SUPERVISION Issued
7/7/2026 Warrant issued for PRETRIAL SUPERVISION BOND CONDITIONS on 07/07/2026
6/30/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
6/30/2026 Pre-Trial continued to 07/21/2026 at 10:00 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
6/30/2026 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PRE TRIAL GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 06/30/2026 (RESET FOR HEARING AND PRE-TRIAL.)
6/30/2026 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PRE TRIAL filed by DEFENDANT BY FAX on 06/30/2026
6/4/2026 OHIO VICTIMS' RIGHTS REQUEST FORM FILED BY PROSECUTOR (REDACT)
6/3/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
6/3/2026 Pre-Trial set for 06/30/2026 at 03:00 PM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 06/03/2026
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 waived his right to counsel and entered a plea of NOT GUILTY.Further, the defendant requested this matter be set for a pre-trial conference, pursuant to criminal rule 17.1.It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued and scheduled for a pre-trial conference, and that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(e).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.
6/3/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 06/03/2026
6/3/2026 JE Continuance Issued
6/3/2026 PRE-TRIAL intake completed
5/29/2026 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
5/29/2026 BOND NOTIFICATION FORM FILED BY VIRGINA EKLEBERRY; APPLY BOND TO COSTS AND FINES
5/29/2026 Posted bond, paid $25.00 receipt#2026102621 paid by VIRGINIA EKLEBERRY
5/29/2026 CASH BOND Bond Set for $25.00
5/29/2026 Posted bond, paid $1500.00 receipt#2026102620 paid by VIRGINIA EKLEBERRY
5/29/2026 CASH BOND Bond Set for $1500.00
5/28/2026 DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 05-24-2026 BY FPD
5/26/2026 Program Appt Notification Issued
5/26/2026 NOTICE FEE of $5.00 assessed
5/26/2026 Commitment Pending Hearing Issued
5/26/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 05/26/2026. 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 06/03/2026 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 06/03/2026 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 $1500.00, 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 NATASHA PATTERSON. STAY AWAY FROM AND DO NOT ENTER 140 SPRINGBROOK DR., FINDLAY.
5/26/2026 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
5/26/2026 Arraignment continued to 06/03/2026 at 08:30 AM
5/26/2026 JUDGMENT ENTRY – DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE This matter came on this 24 day of May, 2026, for a determination of probable cause concerning the arrest of the Defendant for a charge of Assault (M-1) 537.03, a violation of Findlay City Ordinance. Upon consideration of the available evidence, the Court finds that there exists probable cause to believe that said Defendant committed the offense(s) specified. It is therefore ORDERED that said defendant be brought to the Court for arraignment at the earliest available opportunity. It is further ORDERED that Bond be set as follows: Cash, Surety or Property Bond in the amount of $1,500.00 10% Cash NOT allowed CONDITIONS OF RELEASE: NO CONTACT OF ANY KIND with XXXXXX. Placed on Pre-Trial Supervision: Must report immediately to the following agency by 9:00 a.m. the next business day following his/her release from custody. Defendant is subject to any additional conditions deemed appropriate by the Court and supervising department: Findlay Municipal Court Probation Department 318 Dorney Plaza, Room 206, Findlay OH 45840 – (419) 424-7144 OTHER: Stay away from and do not enter XXXXXXXXXX. THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026 AT 8:30 A.M. FAILURE TO ABIDE BY CONDITIONS AND/OR FAILURE TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT CAN RESULT IN THE BOND BEING REVOKED AND/OR A WARRANT BEING ISSUED. SIGNED BY JUDGE STEPHANIE M. BISHOP
5/26/2026 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT RETURNED BY BAILIFF (SMITH) WITH $21.00 FEE
5/26/2026 WARRANT ON COMPLAINT ISSUED TO BAILIFF FOR SERVICE
5/26/2026 Case Filed on 05/26/2026
5/26/2026 Arraignment set for 05/26/2026 at 02:00 PM in room 202

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