IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
FAYETTE COUNTY,
WEST VIRGINIA
ANTHONY CILIBERTI, JR., PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
OF FAYETTE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA, ON BEHALF OF
CENTRAL REGIONAL DRUG AND VIOLENT CRIME TASK FORCE,
PETITIONER,
VS:CASE NO. 26-P-22
ZEPPLEN W. ADKINS,
RESPONDENT,
and
ONE-THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,800.00)
UNITED STATES CURRENCY,
RESPONDENT PROPERTY,
and
ONE (1) CANIK METE 9mm
(SERIAL NO. T6472-22CC02858),
RESPONDENT PROPERTY,
and
ONE (1) ROSSI RS22 .22LR
(SERIAL NO. 7CA446034T),
RESPONDENT PROPERTY,
and
ONE (1) MARTIN 883 .22 MAG
(SERIAL NO. 11507747),
RESPONDENT PROPERTY,
and
ONE (1) TAURUS TCP .380
(SERIAL NO. D050024),
RESPONDENT PROPERTY,
and
ONE (1) ROSSI R22
(SERIAL NO. 7CA425050T),
RESPONDENT PROPERTY.
NOTICE OF FILING OF
PETITION FOR FORFEITURE
The object of this suit is to seek an Order forfeiting the herein-described property pursuant to the West Virginia Contraband Forfeiture Act, (Chapter 60A, Article 7, of the West Virginia Code, as amended).
TO: Any claimant of a right or
interest in said property.
You have the right to file a claim to the herein-described property on or before May 28, 2026. Any such claim must clearly state the identity of the claimant and an address where legal process can be served upon said claimant.
1. The property seized and subject of this suit is described as follows:
ONE-THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,800.00)
UNITED STATES CURRENCY,
RESPONDENT PROPERTY,
and
ONE (1) CANIK METE 9mm
(SERIAL NO. T6472-22CC02858),
RESPONDENT PROPERTY,
and
ONE (1) ROSSI RS22 .22LR
(SERIAL NO. 7CA446034T),
RESPONDENT PROPERTY,
and
ONE (1) MARTIN 883 .22 MAG
(SERIAL NO. 11507747),
RESPONDENT PROPERTY,
and
ONE (1) TAURUS TCP .380
(SERIAL NO. D050024),
RESPONDENT PROPERTY,
and
ONE (1) ROSSI R22
(SERIAL NO. 7CA425050T),
RESPONDENT PROPERTY.
2. The law enforcement agency responsible for the seizure is the Central Regional Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force.
3. The seizure took place on or about February 5, 2026, at or near 1003 Elizabeth Street in Oak Hill, Fayette County, West Virginia.
4. The subject property was in the possession of Zepplen W. Adkins, at the time of said seizure.
5. After the date for filing of said claims, an Order of the Court directing forfeiture of the seized property to the State and vesting ownership of said property in the State shall be sought.
If you fail to file a claim, thereafter an Order, upon proper hearing, may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.
A copy of said Petition can be obtained from the undersigned Clerk at his office.
E-FILED – 4/23/2026 1:56 PM
CC-10-2026-P-22
Fayette County Circuit Clerk
Travis W. Prince