USA v. Valdez

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff,
v.
JESUS MANUEL VALDEZ,
a/k/a Flaco
Defendant.
Case No. 22-cr-232 (DSD/ECW)
FINAL ORDER OF FORFEITURE
WHEREAS, on October 28, 2024, this Court entered a Preliminary Order of
Forfeiture for a Smith and Wesson model M&P 9mm semi-automatic pistol with serial
number RJL8476 and all accessories and ammunition seized therewith (“the Property”)
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 924(d)(1) in conjunction with 28 U.S.C. § 2461(c).
WHEREAS, the Plaintiff posted a Notice of Criminal Forfeiture for a least 30
consecutive days on an official government internet site (www.forfeiture.gov), beginning
on November 1, 2024, providing notice of the United States’ intention to dispose of the
Property in accordance with law, and of the right of third parties to petition the Court within
60 days of the first date of posting for a hearing to adjudicate the validity of their alleged
legal interest in the Property; and
WHEREAS, no petitions have been filed with the Clerk of Court and the time for
filing a petition has expired.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:
1. 	the United States’ Motion for a Final Order of Forfeiture (ECF No. 98) is
GRANTED;
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2. 	all right, title and interest in the Property is hereby forfeited to and vested in
the United States of America pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 924(d)(1) in conjunction with
28 U.S.C. § 2461(c); and
3. 	the United States shall dispose of the Property in accordance with law.
LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY.
Dated: February 10, 2026
s/David S. Doty
David S. Doty, Judge
United States District Court
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