CT716

NOTICE OF SEIZURE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

VALUED AT LESS THAN $25,000

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 16-13-49 (n) (1) and (2) notice of seizure by the GORDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, of the property described below in Item (A), is hereby given to (1) any and all owners or interest holders of said property; and (2) the owner or interest holder of said property, has THIRTY (30) DAYS within which a CLAIM MUST BE FILED in compliance with the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 16-13-49(n)(3) and (4).

Item (A) Description of Property:

Nine Hundred Seventy Nine Dollars and 00/100 ($979.00) in United States Currency

Item (B) date and Place of Seizures:

February 2, 2013, at Plainview Road at Highway 53, Calhoun, Georgia 30701

Item (C) Conduct giving rise to forfeiture

On the date and location described in Item (B) above, DNR Ranger Shawn Elmore and Trooper C.B Terry were conducting safety checks at the intersection of Plainview Road and Highway 53 due to tornado damage in the area. Officer Elmore smelled the odor of burnt marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. During a pat down of DARREL LAMAR HARRIS, approximately nine grams of the Schedule II controlled substance, cocaine was located on said Harris along with digital scales. Said United States currency was inclose proximity to said contraband and was seized by law enforcement officers as contraband as allowed by the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 16-13-49 (d) (1), (d)(2), (d)(3), and (d)(6).

Item (D) Violation of Law Alleged.

O.C.G.A. Section 16-13-30.

This 4th day of February, 2013

District Attorney's Office

State of Georgia

Cherokee Judicial Circuit

Bartow and Gordon Counties

GORDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S

OFFICE #13-02-0082

S. SANFORD

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