United States v. 10131 Grape Court
United States District Court, D. Colorado
January 16, 2020
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff,
v.
1. 10131 GRAPE COURT, THORNTON, COLORADO, 2. 9849 JASPER STREET, COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, 3. $118, 955.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, 4. $40, 030.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, 5. 2017 GMC SIERRA DENALI 2500, VIN 1GT12UEY3HF104690, 6. $10, 000.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY SEIZED FROM JONATHAN MARTINEZ, 7. $10, 000.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY SEIZED FROM MARCOS RAMIREZ, 8. $264.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, 9. $24, 500.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, 10. $4, 563.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, 11. MEN'S ROLEX WATCH, 12. 2011 PETERBILT 386 SEMI-TRACTOR, 13. $6, 378.75 SEIZED FROM U.S. BANK ACCOUNT NO. 103683996278, and 14. $45, 716.28 FUNDS SEIZED FROM WELLS FARGO BANK ACCOUNT NO. 7701126034, Defendants.
FINAL ORDER OF FORFEITURE
MICHAEL E. HEGARTY UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE.
THIS
MATTER comes before the Court on the United States'
Unopposed Motion for Final Order of Forfeiture (ECF 64).
Having reviewed the Motion, the Court FINDS that:
1. The
United States commenced this action in rem pursuant
to the civil forfeiture provisions of 21 U.S.C. § 881.
2. The
facts and verifications as set forth in the Verified Amended
Complaint provide probable cause and an ample basis by a
preponderance of the evidence for a final judgment and order
of forfeiture as to the following Defendants (hereafter,
collectively “Defendant Properties”):
a. 2017 GMC Sierra Denali 2500, VIN 1GT12UEY3HF104690;
b. $4, 563.00 in U.S. currency;
c. Men's Rolex Watch;
d. 2011 Peterbilt 386 Semi-Tractor; and
e. $6, 378.75 seized from U.S. Bank Account No. 103683996278.
3. All
known interested parties have been provided an opportunity to
respond and that publication has been effected as required by
Rule G(4) of the Supplemental Rules for Admiralty or Maritime
Claims and Asset Forfeiture Actions.
4. The
United States and Claimants Richard Martinez and Jessica
Rojas have reached a settlement and consent agreement
resolving their interest and all issues in dispute as to the
Defendant Properties.
5. The
United States and the lienholder for Defendant 2017 GMC
Sierra Denali 2500, VIN 1GT12UEY3HF104690, have reached a
settlement agreement, resolving the lienholder's interest
and all issues as to Defendant 2017 GMC Sierra Denali 2500,
VIN 1GT12UEY3HF104690.
6. No
other claims as to the Defendant Properties have been filed.
7. It
appears there is cause to issue a forfeiture order as the
Defendant Properties under 21 U.S.C. § ...