Notice of action for forfeiture of $38,666.00 U.S. currency.
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Fort Myers
- Case #
- 26-CA-1597
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Your Defense
Send your written defenses to John Holloway at the Lee County Sheriff's Department within 30 days.
- 2
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Reach out to John Holloway at (239) 477-1294 for any questions regarding the notice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the notice of action about?
- It concerns the forfeiture of $38,666.00 U.S. currency held by the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
- How do I respond to this notice?
- You must file your written defenses with the attorney for the petitioner within 30 days.
- What happens if I don't respond?
- A default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
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Full Notice Text
FIRST INSERTION NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 26-CA-1597 IN RE: FORFEITURE OF $38,666.00 U.S. CURRENCY TO ALL PERSONS OR ENTITIES HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED: YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act has been filed by PETITIONER CARMINE MARCENO, as Sheriff of Lee County in the Circuit Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and for Lee County, Florida requesting that the $38,666.00 U.S. Currency be forfeited to the Petitioner, SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO, for the use and benefit of the LEE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE. You are further advised that the LEE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE is presently holding the above described $38,666.00 U.S. Currency. You are required to file a copy of your written defenses, if any, to said forfeiture action on JOHN HOLLOWAY, Petitioners attorney, whose address is Lee County Sheriffs Department, Legal Division, 14750 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers, Florida 33912, by mail within 30 days of first publication, and file the original with Clerk of the Court either before service on Petitioners attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Dated this day of 04/10/2026 KEVIN KARNES Clerk of Court (SEAL) By: N Wright-Angad Deputy Clerk John Holloway, Esquire LEE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE LEGAL DIVISION 14750 Six Mile Cypress Parkway Fort Myers, Florida 33912 (239) 477-1294 E-mail: JHolloway@SheriffLeeFL.org Secondary: E.Service@SheriffLeeFL.org By: John Holloway Florida Bar No.: 376840 April 17, 24, 2026 26-01399L