Opinion
CR 22-61-BLG-DLC
02-08-2023
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. ZACHERIAH PAUL SIEK, Defendant.
ORDER
Dana L. Christensen, District Judge
Before the Court is the United States' motion for final order of forfeiture. (Doc. 37.) Having reviewed said motion, the Court finds:
1. The United States commenced this action pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 924(d).
2. A Preliminary Order of Forfeiture was entered on August 23, 2022. (Doc. 27.)
3. All known interested parties were provided an opportunity to respond and publication has been effected as required by 21 U.S.C. § 853(n)(1). (Doc. 31.)
4. It appears there is cause to issue a forfeiture order under 18 U.S.C. § 924(d).
It is therefore ORDERED, DECREED AND ADJUDGED that:
1. The motion for final order of forfeiture (Doc. 37) is GRANTED.
2. Judgment of forfeiture of the following property shall enter in favor of the United States pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 924(d), free from the claims of any other party:
• New England Firearms, model Pardner, 12-gauge shotgun (SN: NP273674); and
• one (1) federal 12-gauge shotgun shell.
3. The United States shall have full and legal title to the forfeited property and may dispose of it in accordance with law. The New England Firearms, model Pardner, 12-gauge shotgun (SN: NP273674) and ammunition may be returned to Ms. Nadine Hixson.