Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26TRD01918
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
3/24/2026
Date Filed
3/25/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
OFFICER R HACKWORTH
Affiant Type
City of Findlay PD
Proof of Insurance
No
Muni Name
City of Findlay

Defendant Information

Name
TODD J BROWN
Address Line 1
276 W 4TH ST
Address Line 2
City
FOSTORIA
State
OH
ZIP Code
44830
DLN
SV815057
DOB
7/5/1985

Financial Information

Total Cost
$462.00
Total Paid
$10.00
Total Owed
$452.00

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
KAE8091
Vehicle Year
2009
Vehicle Make
CHEV
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 CO3201024847 335.072A DRIVING UNDER FRA SUSPENSION M4 NO CONTEST GUILTY 6/10/2026 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Count Number
1
Citation Number
CO3201024847
Statute Code
335.072A
Statute Description
DRIVING UNDER FRA SUSPENSION
Degree
M4
Plea
NO CONTEST
Finding
GUILTY
Finding Date
6/10/2026
Adjudicated By
ALAN D HACKENBERG

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
STATUS CONFERENCE 8/31/2026 10:00:00 AM MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
STATUS CONFERENCE 7/13/2026 10:30:00 AM STEPHANIE M BISHOP
Plea 6/10/2026 1:30:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Pre-Trial 5/6/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 4/16/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 4/2/2026 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
7/13/2026 Fines & Costs not paid as ordered case set for Status Conference.
7/13/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/31/2026 at 10:00 AM by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM Hearing was set on 07/13/2026 by Magistrate MATTHEW A CUNNINGHAM
7/13/2026 Paid $5.00 receipt# 2026422364 paid by TODD J BROWN
6/18/2026 RECD FINAL COMPLETION REPORT DEF WORKED THE 2 OF 2 UNITS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
6/10/2026 Paid $5.00 receipt# 2026418613 paid by TODD J BROWN
6/10/2026 Confinement Jail Time Sentenced 30 Day(s) 10 Credited 20 Suspended
6/10/2026 Sentence was edited for DRIVING UNDER FRA SUSPENSION on 06/10/2026
6/10/2026 COMMUNITY SVC REFERRAL Issued
6/10/2026 STATUS CONFERENCE set for 07/13/2026 at 10:30 AM by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP Hearing was set on 06/10/2026 by JUDGE STEPHANIE M BISHOP
6/10/2026 Plea of NO CONTEST entered on 06/10/2026
6/10/2026 Finding of GUILTY entered for 335.072A - DRIVING UNDER FRA SUSPENSION
6/10/2026 Comm Serv Completion Report Issued
6/10/2026 The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the nature of the charge, possible penalties, right to counsel, right to jury/court trial, other rights and the various pleas available.The defendant thereafter entered a plea of NO CONTEST to the charge. The Court heard evidence from the prosecution to substantiate the charge. The court entered a finding of GUILTY to the charge.It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the defendant is found GUILTY of DRIVING UNDER FRA SUSPENSIONORC/CO 335.072A, 2 priors and is sentenced as follows:1) A fine of $250.00 plus all costs 2) A jail sentence of 30 Day(s) with 20 Day(s) suspended consecutive to be scheduled by the Clerk's office. The defendant is ordered to pay all costs of confinement in a jail or other residential facility pursuant to ORC 2929.28, including but not limited to, a per diem fee for room and board in the jail of up to $98.00 per day, and any other costs provided by statute. 3) Defendant may satisfy 10 Day(s) of Jail by performance of 2 UNIT(S) of COMMUNITY SERVICE. 4) No 6 point violations and/or DUS offenses for 1 Year(s).
6/10/2026 COMMUNITY SVC REFERRAL Issued
5/13/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
5/13/2026 Plea set for 06/10/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 05/13/2026
5/6/2026 PT Report Issued
5/6/2026 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 05/27/2026 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.
4/15/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
4/15/2026 Pre-Trial set for 05/06/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 04/15/2026
4/15/2026 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 04/15/2026 (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))
4/15/2026 Jury Demanded on 04/13/2026 by Attorney
4/15/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 04/13/2026
4/15/2026 JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case
4/15/2026 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
4/13/2026 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/13/2026
4/13/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/13/2026
4/13/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/13/2026
4/13/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/13/2026
4/13/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/13/2026
4/13/2026 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 04/13/2026
4/2/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 04/02/2026. 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 04/16/2026 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 04/16/2026 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.
4/2/2026 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
4/2/2026 Arraignment continued to 04/16/2026 at 08:30 AM
4/2/2026 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
3/25/2026 Arraignment set for 04/02/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 202
3/25/2026 Case Filed on 03/25/2026

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