NOTICE TO POSSIBLE CLAIMANTS OF $20,743.97 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY BY DEPUTY D.L. VANMETER OF THE MOUNTAIN REGION DRUG AND VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE ON FEBRUARY 4, 2022
On February 4, 2022, Deputy D. L. VanMeter, of the Mountain Region Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force conducted an investigation regarding Pansy Loraine Ray committing the offense of Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, pursuant to W. Va. Code 60A-4-401(a)(i) and, pursuant to that investigation, seized in $18,219.00 in United States Currency along with $2524.97 located in Davis Trust Company Bank account #1336649. Said property was found in the actual or constructive possession of Pansy Loraine Ray. On the 4th day of February, 2022, during an investigation performed in Randolph County, West Virginia, Deputy D. L. VanMeter found and seized numerous items including in $18,219.00 in United States Currency along with $2524.97 located in Davis Trust Company Bank account #1336649.
The Petitioners believe that the said $20,743.97 in United States Currency is subject to seizure and forfeiture, pursuant to the West Virginia Contraband Forfeiture Act (W. Va. Code 60A-7-703 and 704), and that said $20,743.97 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 $20,743.97 in 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 being $20,743.97 in United States Currency has a right to file a claim on or before April 28, 2022. 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.