What is the deadline to respond to this forfeiture notice?

You must serve written defenses and file the original with the Clerk on or before March 16, 2026.

Who is the plaintiff’s attorney and how do I contact them?

Mario J. Cabrera, Polk County Sheriff's Office, 1891 Jim Keene Blvd., Winter Haven, FL 33880; mcabrera@polksheriff.org; (863) 298-6600.

What happens if I miss the March 16, 2026 deadline?

A default may be entered against you and the court can grant the forfeiture requested.

Feb 12, 2026 Court Notice: 203 Horstfield Drive, Winter Garden, FL

NOTICE OF ACTION AS TO EMANUEL HERNANDEZ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 53-2025-CA-004136 IN RE: FORFEITURE OF: 2023 JEEP GLADIATOR FRAUDULENT VIN 1C6HJTAG7PL502372 ONLY AS TO MARTHA MARIA GONZALEZ VAZQUEZ 2022 FORD BRONCO SPORT FRAUDULENT VIN 3FMCR9C67NRE29307 ONLY AS TO MARTHA MARIA GONZALEZ VAZQUEZ 2023 JEEP GLADIATOR MOJAVE FRAUDULENT VIN 1C6JJTEG4PL519223 ONLY AS TO BLENCHY MORALES 2023 GMC YUKON SLT FRAUDULENT VIN 1GKS2BKD9PR313489 ONLY AS TO YANERYS MARIE MOULIERT VIERA 2025 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FRAUDULENT VIN JTEABFAJ1S5023023 ONLY AS TO JUAN STANLEY POLO 2023 GMC SIERRA DENALI 3500HD FRAUDULENT VIN 1GT49WE79PF254491 ONLY AS TO ORLANDO JAVIER ROSADO PADILLA 2021 RAM 3500 RAM 3500 FRAUDULENT VIN 3C63RRJL1MG521950 ONLY AS TO JOHN SEBASTIAN VASQUEZ 2025 INFINITI QX80 FRAUDULENT VIN JN8AZ3BB6S9401792 ONLY AS TO EMANUEL HERNANDEZ 2024 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN FRAUDULENT VIN 1GNSKCKD3RR189568 ONLY AS TO ELI VALENTINE CALERO LACKAWANNA COUNTY PRISON 2021 GMC YUKON XL DENALI FRAUDULENT VIN 1GKS2JKL7MR355818 ONLY AS TO LEAH G GOULET MS 2024 FORD F-150 RAPTOR FRAUDULENT VIN 1FTFW1RG8RFA43820 ONLY AS TO RAFFY EMMANUEL VARGAS GARCIA TO: Emanuel Hernandez 203 Horstfield Drive Winter Garden, Florida, 34787 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a civil forfeiture action to forfeit the above listed property has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on the Plaintiffs attorney whose address is: MARIO J. CABRERA Florida Bar Number 0001163 Polk County Sheriffs Office 1891 Jim Keene Blvd. Winter Haven, Florida 33880 (863) 298 6600 Primary Email: mcabrera@polksheriff.org on or before March 16, 2026, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the plaintiffs attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. Dated: February 6, 2026 . STACY M. BUTTERFIELD CLERK OF THE COURT By: /s/ Tamika Joiner AS DEPUTY CLERK Feb. 12, 19, 26; Mar. 5, 2026 26-00520W

Court Notice — 203 Horstfield Drive, Winter Garden, FL (53-2025-CA-004136)

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