| 8/24/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 8/24/2026 |
Pre-Trial set for 09/09/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 8/24/2026 |
REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 08/24/2026 (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. (COPY TO PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE)) |
| 8/20/2026 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 08/20/2026 |
| 8/20/2026 |
Jury Demanded on 08/20/2026 by Attorney |
| 8/20/2026 |
Written REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/20/2026 |
| 8/20/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/20/2026 |
| 8/20/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/20/2026 |
| 8/20/2026 |
Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/20/2026 |
| 8/20/2026 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/20/2026 |
| 8/20/2026 |
PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance |
| 8/20/2026 |
Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/20/2026 |
| 8/12/2026 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 08/12/2026. 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 08/26/2026 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 08/26/2026 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 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. NO CONTACT WITH ALEXANDER BENJAMIN |
| 8/12/2026 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 8/12/2026 |
Arraignment continued to 08/26/2026 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 08/12/2026 |
| 8/12/2026 |
PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued |
| 8/10/2026 |
Arraignment set for 08/12/2026 at 08:30 AM |
| 8/10/2026 |
Service for SUMMONS to JONATHAN PATRICK GARDNER sent via FINDLAY PD was Personal on 08/10/2026 RETURNED BY FPD OFFICER (WEIHRAUCH) W/SERVICE $11.50 |
| 6/4/2026 |
SUMMONS notice issued to JONATHAN PATRICK GARDNER via FINDLAY PD |
| 6/4/2026 |
Case Filed on 06/04/2026 |