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Parties Involved:
Todd Humphrey
Claimant
McMains Bail Bonds
Claimant
Alfred Ornelas
Claimant
Real Property Located at 3956 Cribbage Lane, Oroville, California
Defendant
Real Property Located at 3965 Cribbage Lane, Oroville, California
Defendant
United States of America
Plaintiff

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1 Final Judgment of Forfeiture

BENJAMIN B. WAGNER

United States Attorney

KRISTIN S. DOOR, SBN 84307

Assistant United States Attorney

501 I Street, Suite 10-100

Sacramento, CA 95814

Telephone: (916)554-2723

Attorneys for Plaintiff

United States of America

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ) 2:08-cv-02498-GEB-EFB

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Plaintiff, ) FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORFEITURE 

 ) AGAINST REAL PROPERTY LOCATED 

v. ) AT 3965 CRIBBAGE LANE,

 ) OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA, BUTTE 

REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3956 ) COUNTY, APN: 058-230-027

CRIBBAGE LANE, OROVILLE, ) 

CALIFORNIA, BUTTE COUNTY, )

APN: 058-230-029, INCLUDING )

ALL APPURTENANCES AND )

IMPROVEMENTS THERETO, and )

 )

REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3965 )

CRIBBAGE LANE, OROVILLE, ) 

CALIFORNIA, BUTTE COUNTY, )

APN: 058-230-027, INCLUDING )

ALL APPURTENANCES AND )

IMPROVEMENTS THERETO, and )

 )

 Defendants. )

 )

Pursuant to the Stipulation for Final Judgment of

Forfeiture, the Court finds: 

1. This is a civil forfeiture action against two real

properties located in Oroville, California. The first real

property is located at 3956 Cribbage Lane, Oroville, California,

Butte County, APN: 058-230-029, and more fully described as:

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PARCEL 1:

COMMENCING at the Southeast corner of said Northeast 

quarter of Section 10; thence along the East line 

thereof; North 0°07'26" East, 105.10 feet; thence 

leaving said line North 75°17'12" West, 293.38 feet 

to the true point of beginning for the parcel herein

described; thence from said true point of beginning, 

South 77°10'18" West, 97.91 feet; thence North 38°40'30'

West, 313.82 feet to the center line of a 60.00 foot 

road easement; thence leaving said centerline, South

38°40'30" East, 310.22 feet; thence South 3°35'48" 

West, 62.57 feet to the point of beginning.

PARCEL II:

A non-exclusive easement for road purposes and public

utility purposes over a strip of land 60.00 feet in 

width, lying 30.00 feet on either side of a line 

beginning at the most Northerly corner of said parcel;

thence along the Northwesterly line of said parcel, 

South 51°19'30" West, 328.93 feet to the Concow Road.

APN: 058-230-029

2. The second real property is located at 3965 Cribbage

Lane, Oroville, California, Butte County, APN: 058-230-027

(hereafter collectively referred to as the "defendant real

properties"), and more fully described as:

PARCEL I:

BEING A PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 

10, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, M.D.B. & M., 

AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NORTHEAST 

QUARTER OF SECTION 10; THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF 

SAID SECTION, NORTH 0 DEG. 07' 20" EAST, 864.71 FEET; 

THENCE SOUTH 51 DEG. 19' 30" WEST 326.83 FEET TO THE 

TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING FOR THE PARCEL HEREIN 

DESCRIBED; THENCE FROM SAID TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING

CONTINUING SOUTH 51 DEG. 19' 30" WEST, 282.00 FEET; 

THENCE SOUTH 38 DEG. 40'30" EAST, 310.22 FEET; THENCE 

NORTH 3 DEG. 35' 48" EAST 419.24 FEET TO THE POINT OF

BEGINNING.

PARCEL II:

A NON EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR ROAD PURPOSES AND PUBLIC

UTILITY PURPOSES OVER A STRIP OF LAND 60.00 FEET IN 

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WIDTH, LYING 30.00 FEET ON EITHER SIDE OF THE NORTHERLY 

LINE OF THE PARCEL OF LAND CONVEYED TO CARL E. BALDWIN, 

ET UX, RECORDED MARCH 24, 1976, IN BOOK 2057 OF BUTTE 

COUNTY OFFICIAL RECORDS, AT PAGE 133 AND SAID LINE 

EXTENDED SOUTHWESTERLY TO CONCOW ROAD.

PARCEL III:

A NON EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR ROAD PURPOSES OVER A STRIP 

OF LAND DESCRIBED IN THAT CERTAIN EASEMENT DEED EXECUTED 

BY LUCILLE S. STUART IN FAVOR OF TEN-SEVENTY CORPORATION, 

A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, RECORDED OCTOBER 13, 1964, IN 

BOOK 1340 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AT PAGE 234.

APN: 058-230-027

3. A Verified Complaint for Forfeiture In Rem was filed on

October 21, 2008, seeking the forfeiture of the defendant real

properties, alleging that said properties are subject to

forfeiture to the United States of America pursuant to 21 U.S.C.

§ 881(a)(7), as real properties used or intended to be used, in

any manner or part, to commit, or to facilitate the commission

of, a violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841 et seq.

4. By order filed October 22, 2008, Magistrate Judge

Brennan authorized public notice of the action to be given one

time for 30 consecutive days on the official internet government

forfeiture site www.forfeiture.gov. Publication in a manner

consistent with the Court's order began on January 7, 2009, and

ran at least 30 consecutive days, as required by Rule

G(4)(a)(iv)(C) of Supplemental Rules for Admiralty or Maritime

Claims and Asset Forfeiture Actions (hereafter “Supplemental

Rules”). 

5. On November 20, 2008, the defendant real properties were

posted with a copy of the complaint and notice of complaint.

6. In addition to public notice of the action on the

official internet government forfeiture site www.forfeiture.gov,

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the government gave actual notice, or made reasonable efforts to

give actual notice to the following entities and individuals:

a. Todd Humphrey

b. Alfred Ornelas

c. McMains Bail Bonds

7. On November 20, 2008, claimant Humphrey filed a Verified

Claim in Response to Complaint for Forfeiture In Rem alleging a

100% interest in the defendant real properties. On December 16,

2008, claimant Humphrey filed an Answer to Complaint for

Forfeiture In Rem. 

8. The recorded owner of the defendant real properties is

Todd Humphrey, a single man. 

9. No other parties have filed claims or answers in this

matter and the time for which any person or entity may file a

claim and answer has expired.

10. On February 2, 2009, a Clerk’s Certificate of Entry of

Default was entered against McMains Bail Bonds. 

11. On January 26, 2010, a Clerk’s Certificate of Entry of

Default was entered against Alfred Ornelas. 

Based on the above findings, and the files and records of

the Court, it is hereby 

ORDERED AND ADJUDGED:

1. The Court adopts the Stipulation for Final Judgment of

Forfeiture entered into by and between the parties to this

action.

2. Judgment is hereby entered against claimant Humphrey and

all other potential claimants who have not filed claims in this

action.

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3. The United States agrees to dismiss the forfeiture

action against the defendant real property located at 3956

Cribbage Lane, Oroville, California, Butte County, APN: 058-230-

029. Within thirty (30) days of the entry of Final Judgment of

Forfeiture, the United States shall record a Withdrawal of Lis

Pendens against the defendant real property located at 3956

Cribbage Lane, Oroville, California, Butte County, APN: 058-230-

029.

4. All right, title, and interest in the defendant real

property located at 3965 Cribbage Lane, Oroville, California,

Butte County, APN: 058-230-027 shall be forfeited to the United

States pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 881(a)(7). 

5. After the entry of this Final Judgment of Forfeiture,

the U.S. Marshals Service shall list the defendant real property

at 3965 Cribbage Lane, Oroville, California, Butte County, APN:

058-230-027 for sale. The U.S. Marshals Service shall have sole

authority to select the means of sale, including sale by internet

or through a licensed real estate broker, and shall have sole

authority over the marketing and sale of the defendant real

property.

6. The U.S. Marshals Service shall have the real property

appraised by a licensed appraiser of its choosing. The U.S.

Marshals Service and the appraiser may have access to the

defendant real property and structures, buildings, or storage

sheds thereon upon 24 hours telephonic notice. 

7. If necessary, the U.S. Marshals Service, and any real

estate broker employed by the U.S. Marshals Service, shall

have the right to put a "lock box" on the property to facilitate

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the marketing and sale of the property.

8. The following costs, expenses and distributions 

shall be paid in escrow from the gross sales price in the

following priority and to the extent funds are available:

(a) The costs incurred by the U.S. Marshals

Service to the date of close of escrow,

including the cost of posting, service,

advertising, and maintenance.

(b) Any unpaid real property taxes, which

shall be prorated as of the date of the

entry of the Final Judgment of

Forfeiture.

(c) A real estate commission not to exceed the

U.S. Marshals Service contractual brokerage

fee.

(d) The seller shall pay any county transfer

taxes.

(e) To the United States of America: the net

proceeds from the sale of the real property. 

All right, title, and interest in said funds

shall be substituted for the defendant real

property and forfeited to the United States

pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 881(a)(7), to be

disposed of according to law. 

9. Any liens or encumbrances against the defendant

real property that appear on record subsequent to the recording

of plaintiff's lis pendens on October 28, 2008, and prior to the

close of escrow may be paid out of escrow. The United States may

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pay any such lien or encumbrance at its sole discretion.

10. The costs of a lender's policy of title insurance

(ALTA policy) shall be paid for by the buyer.

11. All loan fees, "points" and other costs of

obtaining financing shall be paid for by the buyer of the

defendant real property.

12. Each party shall execute all documents necessary to

close escrow, if such signatures are required by the title

insurer. 

13. Claimant Humphrey shall maintain the defendant real

property located at 3965 Cribbage Lane, Oroville, California,

Butte County, APN: 058-230-027 in the same condition and repair

as existed as of the date of the posting, normal wear and tear

excepted, until he has vacated the premises. The term "maintain"

shall include, but is not limited to, keeping the property free

of hazard and structural defects; keeping all heating, air

conditioning, plumbing, electrical, gas, oil, or other power

facilities in good working condition and repair; keeping the

property clean and performing such necessary sanitation and waste

removal; keeping the property in good condition by providing for

lawn and yard maintenance; and other ordinary and necessary items

of routine maintenance.

14. Claimant Humphrey shall vacate the defendant real

property at 3965 Cribbage Lane, Oroville, California, on 72 hours

notice by the U.S. Marshals Service. The U.S. Marshals Service

shall not give claimant a notice to vacate sooner than 72 hours

after entry of the Final Judgment of Forfeiture. Claimant

further shall remove all personal possessions, and the personal

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possessions of any former occupant, including all vehicles,

furniture, and trash, and to leave the property clean and in the

same state of repair as the property was on the date it was

posted. Any and all of claimant's personal possessions, and the

personal possessions of any former occupant, not removed within

72 hours will be disposed of by the United States without further

notice. 

15. Plaintiff United States of America and its servants,

agents, and employees are released from any and all liability

arising out of or in any way connected with the posting,

forfeiture, or sale, of the defendant real properties. This is a

full and final release applying to all unknown and unanticipated

injuries, and/or damages arising out of said posting, forfeiture,

or sale, as well as to those now known or disclosed. The parties

to this stipulation waive the provisions of California Civil Code

§ 1542, which provides: 

A general release does not extend to claims which 

the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in 

his favor at the time of executing the release, 

which if known by him must have materially affected 

his settlement with the debtor. 

16. Pursuant to the stipulation of the parties, and

allegations set forth in the Verified Complaint for Forfeiture In

Rem filed October 21, 2008, the Court finds that there was

reasonable cause for the posting of the defendant real

properties, and the commencement and prosecution of this

forfeiture action, and the Court may enter a Certificate of

Reasonable Cause pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2465.

17. All parties are to bear their own costs and attorneys'

fees, except as provided for herein.

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18. Pending the sale of the property, and the disposition

of the proceeds, the Court shall maintain jurisdiction to enforce

the terms of this Final Judgment of Forfeiture.

Dated: March 12, 2010

 

GARLAND E. BURRELL, JR.

United States District Judge

CERTIFICATE OF REASONABLE CAUSE

Based upon the allegations set forth in the Complaint for

Forfeiture In Rem filed October 21, 2008, and the Stipulation for

Final Judgment of Forfeiture filed on March 9, 2010, the Court

enters this Certificate of Reasonable Cause pursuant to 28 U.S.C.

§ 2465, that there was reasonable cause for the posting of the

defendant real properties, and for the commencement and

prosecution of this forfeiture action.

Dated: March 12, 2010

 

GARLAND E. BURRELL, JR.

United States District Judge

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