NOTICE TO POSSIBLE CLAIMANTS OF $3,064.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY SEIZED BY PATROLMAN K.A. SHIFLETT OF THE CITY OF
ELKINS MUNICIPAL POLICE DEPARTMENT ON
FEBRUARY 20, 2015.
In February of 2015, Patrolman K.A. Shiflett of the City of Elkins Municipal Police Department conducted an investigation regarding Juan Garcia and Emmanuel Martinez committing the offense of Attempted Murder and Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver and pursuant to that investigation seized $3,064.00 in United States currency which was found in the residence of Juan Garcia and Emmanuel Martinez.
On the 20th day of February, 2015, during the execution of a search Warrant performed in Randolph County, West Virginia on the residence of Juan Garcia and Emmanuel Martinez, Patrolman Shiflett found and seized numerous items including $3,064.00 in United States currency.
The Petitioners believe that the said $3,064.00 in United States currency is subject to seizure and forfeiture, pursuant to the West Virginia Contraband Forfeiture Act (W. Va. Code ŒŒ 60A-7-703 and 704), and that said $3,064.00 in United States currency was used to facilitate the sale, receipt, possession, manufacturing, possession with intent to deliver, and/or delivery of controlled substances in violation of Chapter 60A of the Code of West Virginia.
Petitioners seek an Order from the Circuit Court of Randolph County, West Virginia that the said $3,064.00in United States Currency be forfeited to the State of West Virginia and ownership of said property be vested in the State of West Virginia; that, thereafter, it be disposed of according to law.
Any claimant to the above referenced property ($3,064.00 in United States Currency) has a right to file a claim on or before June 22, 2015. Any claim must clearly state the identity of the claimant and an address where legal process can be served upon them and must be filed with the Circuit Clerk of Randolph County, West Virginia.
Philip D. Riggleman, Circuit Clerk
May 21