Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26TRC00947
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Offense Date
2/14/2026
Date Filed
2/17/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
TPR. E JOHNSON
Affiant Type
State Patrol
Proof of Insurance
Yes
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
BRETT M BAXTER
Address Line 1
10499 AUGSBURGER RD
Address Line 2
City
BLUFFTON
State
OH
ZIP Code
45817
DLN
TE723422
DOB
1/27/1992

Financial Information

Please contact the court for information.

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
KTY2018
Vehicle Year
2011
Vehicle Make
HOND
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
BLU

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
No

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Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 OHP320563021520260033 4511.19A1A OVI M1 NOT GUILTY
2 OHP320563021520260033 4511.19A1D OVI-BREATH M1 NOT GUILTY
3 OHP320563021520260033 4511.39 TURN & STOP SIGNALS MM NOT GUILTY
4 OHP320563021520260033 4511.33 DRIVING BETWEEN MARKED LANES MM NOT GUILTY
5 OHP320563021520260033 4503.11 EXPIRED REGISTRATION MM NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
OHP320563021520260033
Statute Code
4511.19A1A
Statute Description
OVI
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By
Count Number
2
Citation Number
OHP320563021520260033
Statute Code
4511.19A1D
Statute Description
OVI-BREATH
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By
Count Number
3
Citation Number
OHP320563021520260033
Statute Code
4511.39
Statute Description
TURN & STOP SIGNALS
Degree
MM
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By
Count Number
4
Citation Number
OHP320563021520260033
Statute Code
4511.33
Statute Description
DRIVING BETWEEN MARKED LANES
Degree
MM
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By
Count Number
5
Citation Number
OHP320563021520260033
Statute Code
4503.11
Statute Description
EXPIRED REGISTRATION
Degree
MM
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Pre-Trial 3/18/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Arraignment 3/3/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 2/17/2026 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
2/26/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
2/26/2026 Pre-Trial set for 03/18/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 02/26/2026
2/25/2026 Jury Demanded on 02/19/2026 by Attorney
2/25/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/19/2026
2/25/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/19/2026
2/25/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/19/2026
2/25/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/19/2026
2/25/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 02/19/2026
2/25/2026 JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case
2/25/2026 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
2/25/2026 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 02/25/2026 (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))
2/19/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/19/2026
2/19/2026 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/19/2026
2/19/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/19/2026
2/19/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/19/2026
2/19/2026 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/19/2026
2/19/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 02/19/2026
2/18/2026 DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGER PRINTING ON 02/17/2026 AT 1025 FILED BY FPD (HENDREN)
2/17/2026 PTS ASSESSMENT JE Issued
2/17/2026 Finger Print Requirements Issued
2/17/2026 Finger Print Return Issued
2/17/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 02/17/2026. 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 03/03/2026 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 03/03/2026 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 OR BOND , 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.Not to Consume or Possess Alcohol and/or Drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case.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.
2/17/2026 JE Continuance Issued
2/17/2026 Arraignment continued to 03/03/2026 at 08:30 AM Hearing was set in court on 02/17/2026
2/17/2026 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
2/17/2026 Arraignment set for 02/17/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 202
2/17/2026 Case Filed on 02/17/2026

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