NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT
OF CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE ACTION R.C. 2981.05
OF CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE ACTION R.C. 2981.05
The public will take notice that on the dates indicated by Julia R. Bates,
Prosecutor of Lucas County, Ohio filed civil asset forfeiture complaints in the Common Pleas Court of Lucas County, Ohio pursuant to R.C. 2981.05 against the following persons and property: March 09, 2026 CI2026-01014 Donte Richardson 446 E. Weber St Toledo, OH 43608 $1,066.60 U.S. Currency seized on 10/12/2025 at Airport and Elmdale Toledo, OH 43609 CI2026-01015 Gary Lentz 323 Church St Bradner, OH 43406 $219.00 U.S. Currency seized on 10/9/2025, and an 2023 Ford Explorer VIN#1FM5K8GC8PGA19827 at Adams and Huron Toledo, OH 43604.
The State of Ohio has brought civil suit against you by filing complaints on the dates indicated. The relief demanded in each case is forfeiture of the listed property as either contraband, proceeds derived from or acquired through the commission of an offense, or an instrumentality that is used in the commission of an offense pursuant to R.C. 2981.05. Failure to respond as required by the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure within the time stated therein may result in judgment by default being rendered against you.
Julia R. Bates
Prosecuting Attorney
Lucas County, Ohio
WILLIAM H. DAILEY V
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
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