NOTICE TO POSSIBLE CLAIMANTS OF THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-SEVEN DOLLARS, ($3,777.00) In United States Currency BY SERGEANT J.M. TALLMAN OF THE MOUNTAIN REGION DRUG AND VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE ON December 3, 2024.
On or about December 3, 2024, Sergeant J.M. Tallman of the West Virginia State Police and assigned to the Mountain Region Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force conducted an investigation regarding Kelly Channel committing the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, pursuant to W. Va. Code §60A-4-404(a)(i) and, pursuant to that investigation, seized $3,777.00 in United States Currency. Said property was found in the actual or constructive possession of Kelly Channel.
The Petitioners believe that the said $3,777.00 in United States Currency are subject to seizure and forfeiture, pursuant to the West Virginia Contraband Forfeiture Act (W. Va. Code §§ 60A-7-703 and 704), and that said $3,777.00 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 $3,777.00 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 $3,777.00 in United States Currency has a right to file a claim on or before March 31, 2025. 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.
ELK-2-20 & 2-27