Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26TRC05118
Attorney Name
KYLE J PHILLIPS
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
7/25/2026
Date Filed
7/27/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SGT. A SCHERLEY
Affiant Type
State Patrol
Proof of Insurance
Yes
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
NATHANIEL JORDAN ESCHER
Address Line 1
461 W LYTLE ST LOT 120
Address Line 2
City
FOSTORIA
State
OH
ZIP Code
44830
DLN
VB948442
DOB
11/19/2003

Financial Information

Please contact the court for information.

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
KQY8742
Vehicle Year
2022
Vehicle Make
RAM
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
BLK

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
No

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 OHP321852072520260244 4511.19A1A OVI M1 NOT GUILTY
2 OHP321852072520260244 4511.39 TURN & STOP SIGNALS MM NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
OHP321852072520260244
Statute Code
4511.19A1A
Statute Description
OVI
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By
Count Number
2
Citation Number
OHP321852072520260244
Statute Code
4511.39
Statute Description
TURN & STOP SIGNALS
Degree
MM
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
SECOND PRETRIAL 9/22/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 8/25/2026 2:45:00 PM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 8/11/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 7/28/2026 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
9/22/2026 PT Report Issued
9/22/2026 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR PRETRIAL WITH THE COURT. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
8/27/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
8/27/2026 SECOND PRETRIAL set for 09/22/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
8/25/2026 PT Report Issued
8/25/2026 Recommendation: Pre-Trial held. SET FOR 2ND PRE-TRIAL. Time limits pursuant to ORC 2945.71-73 are hereby waived without limitation.
8/14/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
8/14/2026 Pre-Trial set for 08/25/2026 at 02:45 PM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
8/11/2026 PROOF OF INSURANCE RCVD FROM DEFT ATTY VIA FAX ALL STATE EFFECTIVE 07/23/2026 THROUGH 01/23/2027
8/10/2026 ALS Disposition Issued
8/10/2026 This matter comes on this day 08/10/2026 concerning the Administrative License Suspension imposed against the Defendant. For the good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the Administrative License Suspension be STAYED until further order of the Court.
8/10/2026 Stay of ALS Issued
8/6/2026 PROOF OF INSURANCE (EFFECTIVE DATE 01/23/2026 THROUGH 07/23/2026) FILED BY DEFT'S ATTY BY FAX (DOES NOT COVER DATE OF OFFENSE)
8/6/2026 PROOF OF EMPLOYMENT (BEST BUY, 14401 COUNTY ROAD 212, FINDLAY, OHIO) FILED BY DEFT'S ATTY BY FAX
8/6/2026 Written MOTION FOR STAY OF ALS SUSPENSION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/06/2026
8/5/2026 MOTION FOR ALS APPEAL SET FOR HEARING by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 08/05/2026 (NO STAY REQUESTED)
8/4/2026 Jury Demanded on 08/03/2026 by Attorney
8/4/2026 Right to speedy trial waived by defendant on 08/03/2026
8/4/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 08/03/2026
8/4/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 08/03/2026
8/4/2026 JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case
8/4/2026 KYLE J PHILLIPS filed notice of appearance
8/4/2026 REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 08/04/2026 PER THE ATTACHED ORDER, YOU ARE HEREWITH NOTIFIED TO PRESERVE THE PHYSICAL EVIDENCE AND OR VIDEO/AUDIO TAPES SO DESCRIBED, REGARDING THE FOLLOWING ARREST: NAME: NATHANIEL J ESCHLER DOB: 11/19/2003 DOA: 07/25/2026 ARREST OFFICER: SGT A SCHERLEY PLEASE PRESERVE THE FOLLOWING: 1. ALL VIDEO AND AUDIO TAPE RECORDINGS MADE OF THE DEFT PRIOR TO, AT THE TIME, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS ARREST ON JULY 25, 2026. 2. ALL TAPE RECORDINGS OF RADIO TRANSMISSIONS MADE TO/FROM ANY POLICE OFFICER, INLCUDING BUT LIMITED TO MOBILE & HAND HELD RADIO TRANSMISSIONS. 3. ALL TAPE RECORDINGS OF TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS MADE BY DEFT AT THE TIME OF, OR SUBSEQUENT TO HIS ARREST WHILE DEFT WAS IN CUSTODY. 4. ALL LOG BOOKS AND OTHER RECORDS RELATING TO RADIO TRANSMISSIONS AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLS MADE TO/FROM ANY LAW OFFICER. 5. ALL FIELD NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER. IF THE TAPES ARE NOT IN THE POSSESSION OF YOUR OFFICER, PLEASE NOTIFY THE APPRORIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OF THIS ORDER. S/ JUDGE HACKENBERG CC: PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE
8/3/2026 Written MOTION FOR ALS APPEAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/03/2026 (WAIVER OF THE HEARING UNTIL AFTER THE PRETRIAL)
8/3/2026 Written REQUEST FOR VIDEO AND PRESERVE THE AUDIO AND/OR VIDEO filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/03/2026
8/3/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/03/2026
8/3/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/03/2026
8/3/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/03/2026
8/3/2026 Written ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 08/03/2026
7/29/2026 DEFT APPEARED FOR FINGERPRINTING ON 07/28/2026 FILED BY FPD (SCHMIDT)
7/28/2026 PTS ASSESSMENT JE Issued
7/28/2026 Finger Print Return Issued
7/28/2026 Finger Print Requirements Issued
7/28/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 07/28/2026. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant requested a continuance to seek the advice of counsel. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this case be continued to 08/11/2026 at 08:30 AM so the Defendant may consult with an attorney. with the conditions of Pretrial Supervision - Report to the Probation department immediately. Subject to any additional conditions deemed appropriate by the Probation Dept., No Consumption or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs of Abuse., Fingerprinting - Defendant shall immediately report to the Clerk's Office for fingerprinting in compliance with ORC 109.60.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.
7/28/2026 JE Continuance Issued
7/28/2026 Arraignment continued to 08/11/2026 at 08:30 AM
7/28/2026 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
7/27/2026 Arraignment set for 07/28/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 202
7/27/2026 Case Filed on 07/27/2026

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