Notice of forfeiture for a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR
ORANGE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO. 
2026-CA-002271
DIVISION 39
IN RE: FORFEITURE OF
2019 JEEP GRAND
CHEROKEE LAREDO VIN
 #1C4PJMLX9KD421285
AMENDED NOTICE OF ACTION AND NOTICE OF FORFEITURE
To all persons who claim an interest in a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo VIN # 1C4PJMLX9KD421285 seized on or about January 16, 2026, at or near 5905 Caravan Ct., Orlando, Orange Co., FL., said property is in the custody of the Orlando Police Dept (OPD). The only person in actual or constructive possession of the vehicle lacks standing to contest this forfeiture and the prior registered owner of the vehicle disclaimed ownership and signed a disclaimer of ownership.
Any owner, entity, bonafide lienholder, or person in possession of the property when seized has the right to request an adversarial preliminary hearing for a probable cause determination from the circuit court within 15 days after initial receipt of notice by sending a written request to the undersigned counsel by certified mail, return receipt requested.
A civil action has been filed by OPD on said property in Orange County, FL and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Shannon Hesse, Petitioner's attorney, whose address is 1250 W. South St., Orlando, FL 32805, on or before 30 days from the first date of publication and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Petitioner's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition for Final Judgment of Forfeiture.
04/22/2026
Tiffany Moore Russell,
Clerk of Courts
/s/Naline S. Bahadur
Deputy Clerk
Civil Division
425 N Orange Ave
Room 350 
Orlando, FL 32801
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2026