Notice of forfeiture proceeding for seized currency.
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Deadline · response deadline
May 22, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Fort Myers
- Case #
- 26-CA-965
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What to do next
- 1
File Written Defenses
Send your written defenses to John Holloway at the Lee County Sheriff's Office within 30 days.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to John Holloway at (239) 477-1294 for any questions.
- 3
Check Court Filing
Ensure to file the original defenses with the Clerk of the Court immediately after.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the notice about?
- It informs about a forfeiture proceeding for $32,052.00 U.S. currency.
- Who filed the forfeiture action?
- Sheriff Carmine Marceno filed the forfeiture action in Lee County.
- What should I do if I disagree?
- File your written defenses with the attorney within 30 days of publication.
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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-965 IN RE: FORFEITURE OF $32,052.00 U.S. CURRENCY To: Cynthia Pasillas, address unknown You are hereby notified that CARMINE MARCENO, as Sheriff of Lee County has filed a forfeiture proceeding in the Circuit Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and for Lee County, Florida requesting that the $32,052.00 US CURRENCY seized on or about January 15, 2026 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 $32,052.00 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 Office, 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 or Petition. Dated this day of 04/22/2026 KEVIN C. KARNES Clerk of Court (SEAL) By: N Wright-Angad Deputy Clerk John Holloway, Esquire 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.: 876340 May 1, 8, 2026 26-01597L