| 6/10/2026 |
Plea of NO PLEA entered on 06/10/2026 |
| 6/10/2026 |
Plea of NO PLEA entered on 06/10/2026 |
| 6/10/2026 |
Finding of NOLLED entered for 4511.33 - DRIVING BETWEEN MARKED LANES |
| 6/10/2026 |
Finding of NOLLED entered for 4510.12A - NO DRIVERS LICENSE |
| 6/10/2026 |
Written NOLLE PROSEQUI filed by Prosecutor on 06/10/2026 |
| 6/10/2026 |
NOLLE PROSEQUI GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 06/10/2026
THIS DATE CAME THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF LAW ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OF OHIO, FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, TO-WIT: FELONY PENDING OUT OF SAME SET OF FACTS (SEE ATTACHED) WITH LEAVE OF COURT, ENTERED A NOLLE PROSEQUI ON THE ABOVE AFFIDAVIT. SO ORDERED. |
| 4/15/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 4/15/2026 |
SECOND PRETRIAL set for 06/03/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP |
| 4/8/2026 |
PT Report Issued |
| 4/8/2026 |
Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 04/29/2026 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. |
| 3/18/2026 |
Assignment Notice File Issued |
| 3/18/2026 |
Pre-Trial set for 04/08/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 03/18/2026 |
| 3/18/2026 |
MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by STEPHANIE M BISHOP JUDGE on 03/18/2026 (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.) |
| 3/16/2026 |
Jury Demanded on 03/16/2026 by Attorney |
| 3/16/2026 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 03/16/2026 |
| 3/16/2026 |
Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 03/16/2026 |
| 3/16/2026 |
JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP assigned to case |
| 3/16/2026 |
Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/16/2026 |
| 3/16/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/16/2026 |
| 3/16/2026 |
Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/16/2026 |
| 3/16/2026 |
Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/16/2026 |
| 3/16/2026 |
PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance |
| 3/16/2026 |
Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/16/2026 |
| 3/16/2026 |
Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 03/16/2026 |
| 3/10/2026 |
This matter came on for consideration this day 03/10/2026. 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 03/19/2026 at 01:30 PM 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 03/19/2026 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 not to operate a motor vehicle for any reason. |
| 3/10/2026 |
MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued |
| 3/10/2026 |
Arraignment continued to 03/19/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 3 |
| 3/10/2026 |
PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued |
| 3/10/2026 |
JUDGMENT ENTRY DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE
This matter came on this 8 day of March, 2026, for a determination of probable cause concerning the arrest of the Defendant for a charge of OVI (M-1) 4511.19(A)(1)(a)(d) Marked Lanes (MM) 4511.33, 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 $10,000.00 10% Cash NOT allowed
CONDITIONS OF RELEASE:
NO operation of any motor vehicles during the pendency of the case.
NO consumption/possession of any alcohol and/or drugs of abuse during the pendency of the case. The defendant is subject to random testing by the Court to verify compliance while the case is pending.
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 206, Findlay, OH 45840 - (419) 424-7144
Other: Defendant shall sign a Waiver of Extradition as charge may be a felony.
THE DEFENDANT IS TO APPEAR PROMPTLY FOR COURT ON Monday, March 9 2026 AT 1:30 P.M. 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.
ALAN HACKENBERG, JUDGE
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| 3/10/2026 |
Arraignment set for 03/10/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 202 |
| 3/10/2026 |
Case Filed on 03/10/2026 |