Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26CRB00509
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
6/1/2026
Date Filed
6/22/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
STEFFAN, JARROD
Affiant Type
Hancock CO Sheriff
Proof of Insurance
Unknown
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
KAREENA OAYSHA CHORTIE
Address Line 1
2611 COUNTY HIGHWAY 96 APT 508
Address Line 2
City
CAREY
State
OH
ZIP Code
43316
DLN
DOB
2/18/1998

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 202612023 2917.21A1 TELEPHONE HARASSMENT M1 NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
202612023
Statute Code
2917.21A1
Statute Description
TELEPHONE HARASSMENT
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Plea 10/28/2026 1:30:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 8/12/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 7/29/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 7/15/2026 8:30:00 AM

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
8/25/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
8/25/2026 Plea set for 10/28/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
8/12/2026 PT Report Issued
8/12/2026 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 09/02/2026 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.
7/23/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/23/2026 Pre-Trial set for 08/12/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
7/23/2026 REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 07/23/2026 (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))
7/22/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 07/22/2026
7/22/2026 Jury Demanded on 07/22/2026 by Attorney
7/22/2026 Written REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/22/2026
7/22/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/22/2026
7/22/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/22/2026
7/22/2026 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
7/22/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/22/2026
7/22/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/22/2026
7/22/2026 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/22/2026
7/16/2026 DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 7-15-16 FILED BY HSO
7/15/2026 Finger Print Return Issued
7/15/2026 Finger Print Requirements Issued
7/15/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 07/15/2026. 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 07/29/2026 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 07/29/2026 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.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.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.
7/15/2026 JE Continuance Issued
7/15/2026 Arraignment continued to 07/29/2026 at 08:30 AM
7/15/2026 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
7/2/2026 OHIO VICTIM RIGHTS FORM FILED BY PROS OFFICE (REDACT) ON 06/18/2026
6/29/2026 Arraignment set for 07/15/2026 at 08:30 AM
6/29/2026 Service for SUMMONS to KAREENA OAYSHA CHORTIE sent via HSO was Personal on 06/23/2026 RETURNED BY HSO (RITTER) W/ SERV FEE $8.00
6/22/2026 SUMMONS notice issued to KAREENA OAYSHA CHORTIE via HSO
6/22/2026 Case Filed on 06/22/2026

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