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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LOGAN COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA CIVIL ACTION NO.: CC-23-2026-P-77 STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, BY ITS PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF LOGAN COUNTY, for and on behalf of the US 119 VIOLENT CRIME AND DRUG TASK FORCE, PETITIONER v. NICHOLAS HARDY TURNER AND THE UNITED STATES CURRENCY IN THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND FORTY DOLLARS ($1,840.00) IN U.S. CURRENCY, AND ANY MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS ANY OTHER UNKNOWN PARTIES OF INTEREST DEFENDANT(s) ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of the above-entitled suit is to seek an Order forfeiting the herein described property/currency pursuant to the West Virginia Contraband Forfeiture Act (Chapter 60A, Article 7, of the West Virginia code, as amended) to the State of West Virginia. TO: Any claimant of a right or interest in said property listed as DEFENDANT(S) NICHOLAS HARDY TURNER AND THE ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND FORTY DOLLARS ($1,840.00) IN U.S. CURRENCY AND ANY OTHER UNKNOWN PARTIES OF INTEREST. “You have the right to file a claim to the above-described property within the time specified hereafter. Any such claim must clearly state the identity of the claimant and an address where legal process can be served upon said claimant. It is appearing by an affidavit filed in the case that last known address of Nicholas Hardy Turner, 8392 Jerry West Hwy, Omar WV 25638 or PO Box 453, Omar WV 25638. That the above-named individual defendant(s) was/were in the possession of the above referred property in Logan County, West Virginia, when it was seized by officer(s) of the West Virginia State Police/U. S. 119 Violent Crime and Drug Task Force. THEREFORE, it is ORDERED that Nicholas Hardy Turner and or any other claimant(s) serve upon David A.Wandling Prosecuting Attorney of Logan County, West Virginia at 1 Washington Ave., Suite 2007 West Virginia, 25601, (304-792-8670), an answer or other defense to the complaint filed in this action on or before 30 days from date of publication, otherwise, judgment by default will be taken against the Defendants/Claimants at any time thereafter. Such order requested of the Court will be direct forfeiture of the seized property to the state, and vesting ownership of such property in the U. S, 119 Violent Crime and Drug Task Force. A copy of said complaint can be obtained from the undersigned Clerk at this office. ENTERED by the Clerk of said Court this 22nd day of May 2026. Logan County Circuit Clerk Mark A. McGrew Logan County Courthouse 303 Stratton Street, Suite 311 Logan, West Virginia 25601 304-792-8510 LH-464859 06-03,10;2026