Case Details

General Information

Case Number
26TRD03217
Attorney Name
PAUL MAEKASK
Assigned To
ALAN D HACKENBERG
Offense Date
5/7/2026
Date Filed
5/13/2026
Waiverable
No
Affiant Name
SCHNURBUSCH, STEVEN
Affiant Type
Hancock CO Sheriff
Proof of Insurance
No
Muni Name
State of Ohio

Defendant Information

Name
THOMAS KLINE
Address Line 1
LKA 418 MAPLE ST
Address Line 2
City
MCCOMB
State
OH
ZIP Code
45858
DLN
SD889785
DOB
2/9/1985

Financial Information

Please contact the court for information.

Vehicle Information

Plate State
OH
Plate Number
KCU6926
Vehicle Year
2005
Vehicle Make
MERC
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Color
BLU

Warrant Information

Active Warrants
No

Counts

Count Number Citation Number Statute Code Statute Description Degree Plea Finding Finding Date Adjudicated By
1 CO3200004121 4510.11A DUS M1 NOT GUILTY
2 CO3200004121 4549.08A3 FICTITIOUS LICENSE PLATES M4 NOT GUILTY
Count Number
1
Citation Number
CO3200004121
Statute Code
4510.11A
Statute Description
DUS
Degree
M1
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By
Count Number
2
Citation Number
CO3200004121
Statute Code
4549.08A3
Statute Description
FICTITIOUS LICENSE PLATES
Degree
M4
Plea
NOT GUILTY
Finding
Finding Date
Adjudicated By

Hearing Information

Description Court Date/Time Court Room Heard By
Plea 9/9/2026 1:30:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Plea 7/29/2026 2:00:00 PM 1 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Arraignment 6/25/2026 8:30:00 AM
Pre-Trial 6/24/2026 8:30:00 AM 203 ALAN D HACKENBERG
Continued 6/8/2026 2:00:00 PM
Arraignment 5/28/2026 8:30:00 AM
Continued 5/14/2026 8:30:00 AM 202

Docket Information

Entry Date Entry Text
8/3/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
8/3/2026 Plea set for 09/09/2026 at 01:30 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
7/29/2026 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PLEA GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 07/29/2026 THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE THIS COURT ON JULY 28, 2026, ON THE MOTION TO CONTINUE. UPON REVIEW OF SAID MOTION AND FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT THIS MOTION BE GRANTED BE IT SO ORDERED ALAN D HACKENBERG SPEEDY TRIAL TIME TOLLED PER ORC 2945.72 ET SEQ
7/28/2026 Written MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF PLEA filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 07/28/2026
7/8/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
7/8/2026 Plea set for 07/29/2026 at 02:00 PM in room 1 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
6/24/2026 PT Report Issued
6/24/2026 Recommendation: DEFENDANT Requested additional time to consider the Prosecutor's Recommendation and is to contact the Judicial Assistant by 07/15/2026 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.
6/16/2026 Assignment Notice File Issued
6/16/2026 Pre-Trial set for 06/24/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 203 by JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG
6/16/2026 MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE GRANTED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 06/16/2026 ORDER 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 SEBSEQUENT 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 RECORNDINGS 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 TRANSMISSION AND/OR TELEPHONE CALLED MADE TO OR FROM ANY POLICE OFFICERS; AND 6. ALL FIELD NOTES OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER. BE IT SO ORDERED JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG CC: PROS OFFICE; DEFT ATTY VIA EMAIL
6/12/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 06/12/2026
6/12/2026 Plea of NOT GUILTY entered on 06/12/2026
6/12/2026 Jury Demanded on 06/12/2026 by Attorney
6/12/2026 JUDGE ALAN D HACKENBERG assigned to case
6/12/2026 Written WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/12/2026
6/12/2026 Written REQUEST FOR PRETRIAL filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/12/2026
6/12/2026 Written MOTION TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/12/2026
6/12/2026 Written DEMAND FOR BILL OF PARTICULARS filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/12/2026
6/12/2026 Written DEMAND FOR DISCOVERY filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/12/2026
6/12/2026 PAUL MAEKASK filed notice of appearance
6/12/2026 Written PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION filed by DEF ATTY BY FAX on 06/12/2026
6/12/2026 Warrant Block Release Sent to BMV
6/11/2026 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
6/11/2026 WARRANT TO DISCHARGE Issued
6/11/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 06/11/2026. 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 06/25/2026 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 06/25/2026 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.
6/11/2026 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
6/11/2026 Arraignment continued to 06/25/2026 at 08:30 AM
6/11/2026 PERSONAL APPEARANCE RECOG Issued
6/9/2026 SERVED BW (FTA ARRN) RETURNED BY HSO (RITTER) W/ SERV FEE $39.00
6/8/2026 Arraignment set for 06/08/2026 at 02:00 PM
6/8/2026 Warrant for FTA TRD HEARING - 8:30 THURSDAY was Served on 06/06/2026
6/6/2026 BW (FTA ARRN) SERVED BY HSO
6/5/2026 LETTER DENIED by ALAN D HACKENBERG JUDGE on 06/05/2026 (USPS)
6/4/2026 Written LETTER filed by Defendant on 06/04/2026 (USPS)
6/3/2026 Warrant Block Sent to BMV
5/29/2026 BW (FTA ARRN) ISSUED TO HSO FOR SERVICE
5/28/2026 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
5/28/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 05/28/2026. 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).
5/28/2026 BENCH WARRANT FEE of $25.00 assessed
5/28/2026 TRD FTA HRG BW Issued
5/28/2026 Warrant issued for FTA TRD HEARING - 8:30 THURSDAY on 05/28/2026
5/14/2026 This matter came on for consideration this day 05/14/2026. The defendant having been duly served, failed to appear. It is therefore ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this matter be continued until 05/28/2026 at 08:30 AM. It is further ordered that the delay be charged against the Defendant pursuant to Revised Code 2945.72(D).
5/14/2026 MAGISTRATE CONTINUANCE Issued
5/14/2026 Arraignment continued to 05/28/2026 at 08:30 AM
5/13/2026 Case Filed on 05/13/2026
5/13/2026 Arraignment set for 05/14/2026 at 08:30 AM in room 202

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