IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF MUSCOGEE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA STATE OF GEORGIA, ex rel. JULIA SLATER, DISTRICT ATTORNEY, CHATTAHOOCHEE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, Plaintiff v. PROPERTY SEIZED FROM Latego & Markeith Rutledge & Sasha Thrift to wit: $2470.00 In U.S. Currency; (1) One yellow chain necklace;(1) Sansui 40" HDTV M: 057810500402; (1) Acer Aspire 57202 Series, M: 1CL50 Laptop; (1) Turtle Beach Ear Force Head phones M: PX21; (1) PS3 Game Console and (2) remotes S: CF764622081-CECH-30001A; (1) PS3 Game Console and (2) remotes S: CG917225923-CECH-2501B: (1) Sony DVD Player M: DVP-SR-200P, S: 1598958;(1) Verizon Samsung cell phone M: SCH-I100; (1) AWS computer mouse digital scale; (1) Verizon LG cell phone M: LG-VS740; (1) Professional Digital Scale M: Edge-500; (1) AWS Digital Scale M: Blade-650; (1) Professional Digital Scale M: Edge-500; (1) Digitz Digital Scale M: D21-600; (1) Sentry Fire Safe; (1) Sony Ear phones M: MDRV8100; (1) Samson Microphone with stand M: Colu; (1) Two Logitech computer speakers M; S-120; (1) Targus, black, laptop bag. Defendant Property In Rem. NOTICE OF SEIZURE Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 16-13-49(n), any party claiming an interest in the forgoing Defendant Property In Rem is hereby notified that said property was seized by the undersigned law enforcement agency in Muscogee County, Georgia. Date and place of seizure: July 31, 2012 @ 6 Pam Court #2, Columbus, Georgia Conduct giving rise to said seizure and violation(s) of law alleged: At the above date and place, the defendant(s) did, in Violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act: 2 Cts. Trafficking Methamphetamine; 1 Ct. Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute to wit: 74.90 grams; 3 Cts. Possession of Marijuana; 3 Cts. Possession of Drug Related Objects. The U.S. Currency was in close proximity to the controlled substance. The cell phones were directly or indirectly used or intended to be used to facilitate a violation of the Georgia Controlled Substance Act. The jewelry, TV, laptop, and electronic items were in close proximity to the controlled substance and /or were obtained from the proceeds of drug transactions. You are further notified that you may file a claim within thirty (30) days of the second publication of this Notice of Seizure by sending a claim to the undersigned seizing officer/agent, and another original of said claim to Julia Slater, Assistant District Attorney, by certified mail with a return receipt requested, to the addresses set out below. This claim must comply with O.C.G.A. Section 16-13-49(n). Also, all claims should set out the physical address (not just a Post Office Box) where the claimant can be served with process or, in the alternative, should indicate that claimant's attorney will acknowledge service. This 13th day of August, 2012. Jennifer Dunlap Assistant District Attorney Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit Post Office Box 1340 Columbus, Georgia 31902 Ga. Bar No. 142245 706-653-4336 S/A Jerald Watson In c/o Stacey L. Hodges Metro Narcotics Task Force II Public Safety Complex Columbus, Georgia 31901 (706) 225-3112 Pub:Aug.15,22&29,2012(2483019)