Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26TRD02487
Attorney Name
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
4/12/2026
Date Filed
4/21/2026
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
MATTHEW M EKLEBERRY
Address Line 1
140 SPRINGBROOK DR
Address Line 2
City
FINDLAY
State
OH
ZIP Code
45840
DLN
SB357710
DOB
5/31/1984

Financial Information

Please contact the court for information.

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
KLM6810
Vehicle Year
2003
Vehicle Make
DODG
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
GRY

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
No

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 CO3201030126 335.07A DRIVE UNDER SUSP, REVOC, RESTR M1 NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
CO3201030126
Statute Code
335.07A
Statute Description
DRIVE UNDER SUSP, REVOC, RESTR
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Pre-Trial 6/30/2026 3:00:00 PM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 6/3/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 5/28/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 5/14/2026 8:30:00 AM
Arraignment 5/7/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 4/23/2026 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
6/3/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
6/3/2026 Pre-Trial set for 06/30/2026 at 03:00 PM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG Hearing was set on 06/03/2026
6/3/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 06/03/2026. The defendant appeared in open court and was advised of the charge, penalty, available pleas, and legal rights. The Defendant waived his right to counsel and entered a plea of NOT GUILTY.Further, the defendant requested this matter be set for a pre-trial conference, pursuant to criminal rule 17.1.It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued and scheduled for a pre-trial conference, and that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(e).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.
6/3/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 06/03/2026
6/3/2026 JE Continuance Issued
6/2/2026 Arraignment continued to 06/03/2026 at 08:30 AM
5/14/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 05/14/2026. 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 05/28/2026 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 05/28/2026 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.The defendant is not to operate a motor vehicle for any reason.
5/14/2026 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
5/14/2026 Arraignment continued to 05/28/2026 at 08:30 AM
5/8/2026 BW (FTA ARRN) RETURNED BY FPD (DEWESE) WITH SERVICE $21.50 FEE
5/8/2026 Arraignment set for 05/14/2026 at 08:30 AM
5/8/2026 Posted bond, paid $25.00 receipt#2026102201 paid by MATTHEW M EKLEBERRY 81708W
5/8/2026 CASH BOND Bond Set for $25.00
5/8/2026 Posted bond, paid $1000.00 receipt#2026102200 paid by VIRGINIA EKLEBERRY 81708W
5/8/2026 CASH BOND Bond Set for $1000.00
5/8/2026 BOND NOTIFICATION SIGNED BY VIRGINA EKELBERRY ( TO APPLY)
5/8/2026 Warrant for FTA TRD HEARING - 8:30 THURSDAY was Served on 05/07/2026
5/7/2026 BW (FTA ARRN) ISSUED TO FPD FOR SERVICE
5/7/2026 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
5/7/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 05/07/2026. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED that a Bench Warrant for the Defendant's arrest over a cash or surety bond in the amount of $1000.00.It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
5/7/2026 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
5/7/2026 TRD FTA HRG BW Issued
5/7/2026 Warrant issued for FTA TRD HEARING - 8:30 THURSDAY on 05/07/2026
4/23/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 04/23/2026. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued until 05/07/2026 at 08:30 AM. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
4/23/2026 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
4/23/2026 Arraignment continued to 05/07/2026 at 08:30 AM
4/21/2026 Case Filed on 04/21/2026
4/21/2026 Arraignment set for 04/23/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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