| 9/2/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 9/2/2026 |
Pre-Trial set for 09/16/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG |
| 9/1/2026 |
MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by THOMAS J MCDERMOTT MAGISTRATE on 09/01/2026
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.BE IT SO ORDERED/ THOMAS J MCDERMOTT
(COPY TO PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE)
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| 8/27/2026 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 08/27/2026 |
| 8/27/2026 |
Jury Demanded on 08/27/2026 by Attorney |
| 8/27/2026 |
JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case |
| 8/27/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/27/2026 |
| 8/27/2026 |
Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/27/2026 |
| 8/27/2026 |
Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/27/2026 |
| 8/27/2026 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/27/2026 |
| 8/27/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/27/2026 |
| 8/27/2026 |
Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/27/2026 |
| 8/27/2026 |
PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance |
| 8/27/2026 |
OHIO VICTIM RIGHTS FORM FILED BY PROS (REDACT) FILED ON 08/25/2026 |
| 8/26/2026 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 08/26/2026. 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 09/09/2026 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 09/09/2026 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. |
| 8/26/2026 |
JE Continuance Issued |
| 8/26/2026 |
Arraignment continued to 09/09/2026 at 08:30 AM |
| 8/24/2026 |
Posted bond, paid $25.00 receipt#2026104184 paid by SOKE BAIL BONDS |
| 8/24/2026 |
CASH BOND Bond Set for $25.00 |
| 8/24/2026 |
Posted bond, paid $0.00 receipt#2026104182 paid by SOKE BAIL BONDS |
| 8/24/2026 |
SURETY Bond Set for $1500.00 |
| 8/24/2026 |
BOND NOTIFICATION FORM FILED BY SOKE BAIL BONDS - REQUEST HRG ON BOND MONEY |
| 8/24/2026 |
JUDGMENT ENTRY – DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE
This matter came on this 21ST day of August, 2026, for a determination of probable cause concerning the arrest of the Defendant for a charge of Violating Protection Order (M-1) 2919.27, a violation of Ohio Revised Code. 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 $ 1500.00 10% Cash NOT allowed
CONDITIONS OF RELEASE:
NO CONTACT OF ANY KIND with (REDACT)
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 207, Findlay, OH 45840 – (419) 424-7144
THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026 AT 8:30 AM. 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 ALAN D. HACKENBERG
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| 8/24/2026 |
Case Filed on 08/24/2026 |
| 8/24/2026 |
Arraignment set for 08/26/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 202 |
| 8/24/2026 |
PRE-TRIAL - Intake complete |