South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Ft. Lauderdale
November 11, 2025
NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. HONORABLE RIC L. BRADSHAW, in his official capacity As Sheriff of Palm Beach County, Petitioner, v. JOHN MELVIN, Claimant. IN RE: THE FORFEITURE OF $10,389.00 U.S. CURRENCY NOTICE OF FORFEITURE COMPLAINT TO: John Melvin 6534 Country Wood Way Delray Beach, FL 33444 In accordance with section 932.704(6)(a), Florida Statutes, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, that on or about 09/18/2025, RIC L. BRADSHAW, as Sheriff of Palm Beach County, Florida, seized $10,389.00 in US Currency subsequent to an investigation with respect to violations of Chapter 893, Florida Statutes, and other offenses in Palm Beach County, Florida, and he has filed a Complaint for Forfeiture in Circuit Court, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, in and for Palm Beach County, Florida, on October 31, 2025, for the purpose of obtaining a Final Order of Forfeiture pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act (932.701-932.7062, Florida Statutes). In accordance with section 932.704(5)(c), Florida Statutes, all claimants who desire to contest the forfeiture are required to file and serve upon JAMES O. WILLIAMS, Attorney for the Petitioner, whose address is 11300 US Highway One, Suite 300, North Palm Beach, Florida 33408, any responsive pleadings and affirmative defenses and file the original with the Clerk of the above styled Court within 20 days after service of a copy of the Complaint; otherwise, a default may be entered against you. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Petitioners Attorney. This notice shall be published once each week for two consecutive weeks. RIC L. BRADSHAW, SHERIFF Palm Beach County, Florida s/ Melissa McCartney, Esq. Melissa McCartney, Esq. Florida Bar No. 0011992 Service to: eservice@wlclaw.com Attorney for Petitioner Williams, Leininger & Cosby, P.A. 555 Heritage Drive, Suite 201 Jupiter, Florida 33458 Telephone: 561-615-5666 Facsimile: 561-615-9606 11/11/2025 & 11/18/2025 7894611
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