What property is listed in this forfeiture notice?

A 2003 Hummer, multiple flatbed and homemade trailers, a generator, tools, a 3-ton jack, and a Predator generator are listed.

Who can contest the forfeiture?

Owners, entities, bona fide lien holders, or persons possessing the property at seizure may request an adversarial preliminary hearing.

How do I request a hearing to challenge the forfeiture?

Request an adversarial preliminary hearing from the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court and contact the sheriff's attorney Jason A. Reuter at the Polk County Sheriff's Office for filings.

Who is the sheriff handling this case and who is the attorney?

Grady Judd is the Polk County Sheriff; attorney Jason A. Reuter (jreuter@polksheriff.org) represents the sheriff.

May 20, 2026 Public Notice: 11967 Backland Path Road, Polk City, FL, Winter Haven

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION IN RE: FORFEITURE OF: A BLACK 2003 HUMMER VIN# 5GNRGN23U23H133051 FLATBED DUAL AXLE TRAILER WITH WINCH INSTALLED CONTAINING NO VIN FLATBED DUAL AXLE AE WOOD TRAILER CONTAINING NO VIN HOMEMADE GENERATOR TRAILER CONTAINING NO VIN A VARIETY OF VEHICLE MAINTENANCE TOOLS MORE THOROUGHLY DESCIBRED IN EXHIBIT A BADLAND 3 TON JACK PREDATOR GENERATOR CASE NO.: 2026-CA-002358-A000-BA NOTICE OF FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS Tyler Mock 11967 Backland Path Road Polk City, FL 33868 Fatin Davis 11967 Backland Path Road Polk City, FL 33868 Joshua Davis 11967 Backland Path Road Polk City, FL 33868 Angelita Long 11967 Backland Path Road Polk City, FL 33868 AND ALL OTHER PERSONS who claim an interest in the above-captioned property: Grady Judd, as Sheriff of Polk County, Florida (Polk County Sheriffs Office), gives notice of forfeiture proceedings pursuant to Section 932.701-7062, Florida Statutes, in regards to the above-described property (Captioned Property). 1. Captioned Property was seized in or near Davenport, in Polk County, Florida, by the Polk County Sheriffs Office and Captioned Property is presently in the custody of the Polk County Sheriffs Office. 2. Any owner, entity, bona fide lien holder, or person in possession of the property at the time of seizure has the right to request an adversarial preliminary hearing from the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court to determine whether probable cause exists to believe that Captioned Property has been or is being used in violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. 3. A Complaint seeking forfeiture of the Captioned Property was filed in the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Polk County. /s/ Jason A. Reuter JASON A. REUTER, ESQUIRE Florida Bar Number 0085317 Polk County Sheriff's Office 1891 Jim Keene Blvd Winter Haven, Florida 33880 (863)298-6600 Attorney for the Sheriff Primary email: jreuter@polksheriff.org Secondary email: ejoiner@polksheriff.org May 20, 27, 2026 209639

Public Notice — 11967 Backland Path Road, Polk City, FL (2026-CA-002358-A000-BA)

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