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PAGE 36 THE CHAMPION LEGAL SECTION, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15 - 21, 2024 The Court has subject matter jurisdiction over this action, and this Court is the proper venue. 2. The Defendant in rem property (hereinafter “Defendant Prop erty”) sought to be forfeited is described as follows: a) One (1) 2015 Mercedes Benz C 3 0 0 VIN: 55SWF4JB3FU056992 (est. value $18,324.00); b) One (1) 2013 Land Rover Evoque VIN: SALVP1BG0DH745042 (est. value: $16,138.00). 3. Names and addresses of all known purported owners of the defendant property are as fol lows: Issac Duran, c/o DeKalb County Jail, 4425 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032; Karla Lopez-Delgado, c/o DeKalb County Jail, 4425 Me morial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032. 4. Names and addresses of all known holders of interest in the defendant property are as fol lows: Carlos Castro, 7490 Indian Trail, Douglasville, GA 30134- 3372; Maria Del Socorro Delgado Martinez, 2686 Cashel Lane, Powder Springs, GA 30127; Maria Del Socorro Delgado Martinez, 4246 Winding Trail Way, Douglasville, GA 30135. SEIZURE 5. The Defendant Property in paragraph two was seized by Raul Perez with the City of Brookhaven Police Depart ment, pursuant to lawful author ity, on April 21, 2023, at 302 Perimeter Center N, Apt. 2451, Dunwoody, DeKalb County, Georgia. 6. The City of Brookhaven Police Department reported the fact of the seizure in writing on April 27, 2023, which is within thirty days of the seizure. 7. The Defendant Property is in the custody or control of the City of Brookhaven Police De partment or the City of Brookhaven Police Depart ment Seizure Account with JP Morgan Chase Bank and loc ated in and within DeKalb County, Georgia, and subject to the jurisdiction of this Court. FACTUAL BACKGROUND 8. In September 2022, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Atlanta began an investigation of Karla Lopez Delgado. Within six (6) months, HSI Atlanta, in coordination with local law en forcement, conducted four (4) controlled buys of methamphet- amine and/or fentanyl from Lopez Delgado through the use of a confidential informant ("the Cl"). The approximate weight of the fentanyl was 145 grams, and the approximate weight of the methamphetamine was 3.5 kilograms. Using a combina tion of physical and electronic surveillance, law enforcement observed Lopez Delgado deal ing directly from her residence located in Cobb County. On multiple occasions, Lopez Del gado was seen carrying gro cery bags full of bulky items, gift bags, and boxes from her residence to the drug transac tions. 9. On April 7,2023, during surveil lance of Lopez Delgado’s new residence (302 Perimeter Cen ter N, Apt. #2451, Dunwoody, GA 30346, “The Bricks” apart ments), DeKalb County, HSI Task Force Officer (TFO) Raul Perez was able to see Lopez Delgado arriving at the parking deck in a 2013 Gray Range Rover, bearing GA Tag TFZ8701, and unloading a large duffle bag and onto a large laundry basket with wheels. Law Enforcement be lieved the bag was obtained from Lopez Delgado’s source of supply for methamphetam ine based on previous surveil lance. 10. On April 20, 2023, TFO Perez applied for and received DeKalb County Superior Search Warrant number 23-107 to conduct an open-air sniff of Apt. 2451 using a certified drug-detection K-9, and Anticip atory Search Warrant number 23-108 (SW) for a search of the interior of the apartment upon a positive alert from the K-9. At approximately 16:30 hours, TFO Perez met Brookhaven K- 9 Sgt. D. Fikes and his K-9 Bane at The Bricks apartment complex. Sgt. Fikes was in plain clothes and was directed to the front door of Apt. 2451. Sgt. Fikes deployed K9 Bane and received an alert for nar cotics at the front door of Apt. 2451. 11. On April 21, 2023, at approxim ately 06:45 hours, the HSI Nar cotics OCEDFT Strike Force group executed the search war rant at the Bricks apartment complex at 300 Perimeter Cen ter North in Dunwoody, GA, Apt. 2451. Lopez Delgado’s phone ping indicated it was in an approximate area of the apartment. After making sever al announcements at the apart ment’s front door, the door was breached using a ram. Three subjects were found in the apartment, a male, later identi fied as Issac Duran, Karla Lopez Delgado, and her 4- year-old minor daughter. Dur an was called out of the apart ment, and he complied. Duran was handcuffed and detained in the hallway directly outside the apartment. Lopez Delgado did not comply with the officer's commands and stayed in her bedroom with her daughter. Commands were given in both English and Spanish. When the door was breached, the officer could hear the flushing of the toilet and running water. Entry was made to clear the apart ment. Lopez Delgado eventu ally walked out of her bedroom carrying her daughter. She was directed to sit with her daugh ter on the living room couch. When officers initially cleared the apartment, they were able to see a large gallon-sized Zip- lock bag of suspected methamphetamine lying on the floor near the entrance of the apartment. Another gallon sized Ziplock bag of suspected methamphetamine was found inside the toilet bowl where Lopez Delgado had initially been. It appeared that Lopez Delgado was attempting to flush the suspected methamphetamine. Officers seized approximately 4.5 kilos of fentanyl, approximately 19.77 kilos of cocaine, and ap proximately 82.17 kilos of methamphetamine from the apartment and the Mercedes Benz C300. 12. Issac Duran and Karla Lopez Delgado were arrested and charged with Trafficking Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Methamphetamine pursuant to O.C.G.A. §16-13-31. 13. The fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine were seized pursuant to O.C.G.A § 16-13- 49(b)(1). The vehicles are sub ject to forfeiture pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 16-13-49(b)(2), (b)(3) and (b)(5). 14. Said defendant property is con traband and should be for feited to the State of Georgia pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 16-13-49, in that said property represents pro ceeds derived or realized from a violation of the Georgia Con- trolled Substances Act, O.C.G.A. §§16-13-30 et. seq. 15. Said defendant property is con traband and should be for feited to the State of Georgia pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 16-13-49, in that said property was used or in tended for use to facilitate a vi- olation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act, O.C.G.A. § 16-13-30. 16. Said defendant property is con traband and should be for feited to the State of Georgia pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 16-13-49, in that said property was found in close proximity to any con trolled substance or other prop erty subject to forfeiture. WHEREFORE THE STATE OF GEORGIA PRAYS: 1) That all purported owners and/or interest holders listed herein be personally served with a copy of the complaint and summons; 2) That the custodians of the defendant property be person ally served a copy of the com plaint and summons herein; 3) That any and all owners and interest holder(s) that reside out of state or depart this state or cannot, after due diligence, be found within this state or conceals himself or herself to avoid service notice of the com plaint for forfeiture be served by publication as provided in O.C.G.A. § 9-16-12(b)(3); 4) That the Court hold a hear ing within sixty (60) days of the service of this complaint as provided by O.C.G.A. § 9-16- 12(f); 5) That the Court enter a judg ment in favor of the State of Georgia declaring said defend ant property forfeited to the State of Georgia pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 9-16-12; 6) That the Court retain jurisdic tion to direct the proper disposi tion and distribution of the for feited property as provided by O.C.G.A. §9-16-19; 7) The Court shall afford parties due process to enforce the for feiture; and 8) That the Court grant to the Plaintiff such other relief as the Court deems just and equit able. Sherry Boston Georgia Bar No. 438199 District Attorney Stone Moun tain Judicial Circuit Heather C. Waters Georgia Bar No. 740145 Sr. Assistant District Attorney Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit 556 N. McDonough Street, Suite 700 Decatur, Georgia 30030-3355 Email: hcwaters@dekalb- countyga.gov Main Office: (404) 371-2561 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA STATE OF GEORGIA Plaintiff, vs. 2015 Mercedes Benz C300 VIN: 55SWF4JB3FU056992 (est. value $18,324); 2013 Land Rover Evoque VIN: SALVP1BG0DH745042 (est. value: $16,138); Defendants, in rem. CIVIL ACTION FILE NO. 23CV5101 VERIFICATION I hereby verify that the facts contained within this Complaint for Forfeiture filed pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 9-16-11 is made from my own personal know ledge. This, the 26 day of May, 2023. Raul Perez Badge #1676 City Brookhaven Police Depart ment/ HSI Law Enforcement Agent SWORN TO AND SUB SCRIBED BEFORE ME THIS 26 DAY OF May, 2023. Tamara Major NOTARY PUBLIC 350-482532 2/8,2/15,2/22,2/29 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In the Magistrate Court of DeKalb County State of Georgia Civil Action No. ++23M10559++ Christopher Sanchez, Plaintiff vs. Lawrence A. Vest Defendant TO: Lawrence A. Vest 1171 Shady Creek Drive Lithonia, GA 30058 By Order for service by public ation dated the 26th day of December 2023, you are hereby notified that on the 25th day of August, 2023, Christoph er Sanchez filed suit against you for $3900 principal, $0.00 interest, and $0.00 attorney's fees. You are required to file with the Clerk of the Magistrate Court, and to serve upon plaintiff's attorney, Christopher Sanchez, an Answer in writing within sixty (60) days of the date of the Order for Publica tion. Witness the Honorable Mary McCall Cash, Judge of this Ma gistrate Court. This 23rd day of January, 2024. Kimberly Brock, Clerk Magistrate Court of DeKalb County By: Kimberly Brock Deputy Clerk For: Magistrate Court of DeKalb County DeKalb County Courthouse 556 N. McDonough Street, Decatur, Georgia 30030 350-482533 2/8,2/15,2/22,2/29 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In the State Court of DeKalb County State of Georgia Civil Action No. ++23A04429-7++ Arkeria Borner, Plaintiff vs. Daniel Ingram, Defendant To: Daniel Ingram 444 Sycamore Drive Decatur, GA 30030 By Order for service by public ation dated 17 day of January 2024, you are hereby notified that on the 19th day of Septem ber, 2023, Arkeria Borner, filed suit against you for TBA prin cipal, TBA interest, and TBA at torney's fees. You are required to file with the Clerk of the State Court, and to serve upon plaintiffs at torney, C Napoleon Barnwell, an Answer in writing within sixty (60) days of the date of the Or der for Publication. Witness the Honorable KIM BERLY A. ALEXANDER, Judge of this State Court. This 23rd day of January, 2024. Kimberly Brock, Clerk State Court of DeKalb County By: Johnette L. Henderson Deputy Clerk For: State Court of DeKalb County DeKalb County Courthouse 556 N. McDonough Street Decatur, Georgia 30030 350-482534 2/8,2/15,2/22,2/29 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In the State Court of DeKalb County State of Georgia Civil Action No. ++22A04751++ Air Force Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff vs. Carlos D. Franklin, Defendant To: Carols D. Franklin 2444 Summerland Drive Decatur, GA 30034 By Order for service by public ation dated the 12th, day of January 2024, you are hereby notified that on December 08, 2022, the Air Force Federal Credit Union filed suit against you for $TBD principal, $TBD interest, and $TBD attorney's fees. You are required to file with the Clerk of the State Court, and to serve upon plaintiffs at torney, Samantha L. Tzoberi, Esquire an Answer in writing within sixty (60) days of the date of the Order for Publica tion. Witness the Honorable Mike Jacobs, Judge of this State Court. This 22nd day of January, 2024. Kimberly Brock, Clerk State Court of DeKalb County By: M. Roberts Deputy Clerk For: State Court of DeKalb County DeKalb County Courthouse 556 N. McDonough Street Decatur, Georgia 30030 350-482535 2/8,2/15,2/22,2/29 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In the State Court of DeKalb County State of Georgia Civil Action Number ++23A00772++ Carolina Gomez-Martinez, Plaintiff vs. Hector Cruz, Defendant Hector Cruz 3375 Aztec Road Apt 63 Doraville, GA 30340 By Order for service by public ation dated 26, day of Decem ber 2023, you are hereby noti fied that on the 17th day of February, 2023, Carolina Gomez-Martinez, filed suit against you for $TBD principal, $TBD interest, and $TBD attor ney's fees. You are required to file with the Clerk of the State Court, and to serve upon plaintiffs at torney, J. Antonio DelCampo, an Answer in writing within sixty (60) days of the date of the Or der for Publication. Witness the Honorable Mike Jacobs, Judge of this State Court. This 23rd day of January, 2024. Kimberly Brock, Clerk State Court of DeKalb County By: Monique Roberts Deputy Clerk For: State Court of DeKalb County DeKalb County Courthouse 556 N. McDonough Street Decatur, Georgia 30030 350-482603 2/8,2/15,2/22,2/29 NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA DEKALB COUNTY TAX COM MISSIONER, IRVIN J. JOHNSON, Petitioner, v. MARIANNE SCHRIMSHER ESTATE AND ALL HEIRS KNOWN AND UN KNOWN, et al., Respondents, CIVIL ACTION FILE NO. ++23CV8685++ To: ANY AND ALL PARTIES CLAIMING INTEREST IN THE EXCESS PROCEEDS GENER ATED FROM THE JULY 5, 2022 TAX SALE FOR PROP ERTY LOCATED AT 3726 GLEN MORA DRIVE, PAR CEL ID NUMBER 15-165-01- 100 You are hereby notified that, pursuant to an Order Directing Service by Publication filed on January 24, 2024 (“Order”) by the Honorable Shondeana C. Morris, a Petition for Interplead er of Excess Funds (“Petition”) in the above-referenced matter was filed by Irvin J. Johnson, as Tax Commissioner of Dekalb County (“Petitioner”) on September 29, 2023 in the Su perior Court of DeKalb County. The purpose of the Petition is to distribute excess funds re ceived from a non-judicial tax sale of the real property known as 3726 Glen Mora Dr, Dekalb County, GA (Parcel Identifica tion #15-165-01-100). You are hereby given notice of this ac tion and directed to O.C.G.A. §9-11-4(f)(1)(C) which com mands you to file with the Clerk of the Superior Court of DeKalb County and serve upon the Pe titioner’s attorney, Ethan P. Pham, Nguyen & Pham, LLC, 1805 Shackleford Ct, Ste 100, Norcross, Georgia 30093, an Answer within sixty (60) days of the date of the Order refer enced above. 350-482604 2/8,2/15,2/22,2/29 NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA DEKALB COUNTY TAX COM MISSIONER, IRVIN J. JOHNSON, Petitioner, v. MARIANNE SCHRIMSHER ESTATE AND ALL HEIRS KNOWN AND UN KNOWN, et al., Respondents, CIVIL ACTION FILE NO. ++23CV8539++ To: ANY AND ALL PARTIES CLAIMING INTEREST IN THE EXCESS PROCEEDS GENER ATED FROM THE JULY 5. 2022 TAX SALE FOR PROP ERTY LOCATED AT 4883 ZIN- ZENDORF DRIVE, PARCEL ID NUMBER 16-012-01-103 You are hereby notified that, pursuant to an Order Directing Service by Publication filed on January 24, 2024 (“Order”) by the Honorable Shondeana C. Morris, a Petition for Interplead er of Excess Funds (“Petition”) in the above-referenced matter was filed by Irvin J. Johnson, as Tax Commissioner of Dekalb County ("Petitioner”) on September 29, 2023 in the Su perior Court of DeKalb County. The purpose of the Petition is to distribute excess funds re ceived from a non-judicial tax sale of the real property known as 4883 Zinzendorf Dr, Dekalb County, GA (Parcel Identifica tion #16-012-01-103). You are hereby given notice of this ac tion and directed to O.C.G.A. §9-11-4(f)(1)(C) which com mands you to file with the Clerk of the Superior Court of DeKalb County and serve upon the Pe titioner’s attorney, Ethan P. Pham, Nguyen & Pham, LLC, 1805 Shackleford Ct, Ste 100, Norcross, Georgia 30093, an Answer within sixty (60) days of the date of the Order refer enced above. 350-482605 2/8,2/15,2/22,2/29 NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA DEKALB COUNTY TAX COM MISSIONER, IRVIN J. JOHNSON, Petitioner, v. MARIANNE SCHRIMSHER ESTATE AND ALL HEIRS KNOWN AND UN KNOWN, et al., Respondents, CIVIL ACTION FILE NO. ++23CV8594++ To: ANY AND ALL PARTIES CLAIMING INTEREST IN THE EXCESS PROCEEDS GENER ATED FROM THE JULY 5. 2022 TAX SALE FOR PROP ERTY LOCATED AT 2256 CHEVY CHASE LANE, PAR CEL ID NUMBER 15-133-01- 120 You are hereby notified that, pursuant to an Order Directing Service by Publication filed on January 24, 2024 (“Order”) by the Honorable Shondeana C. Morris, a Petition for Interplead er of Excess Funds (“Petition”) in the above-referenced matter was filed by Irvin J. Johnson,
