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United States District Court District of Oregon Eugene UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF OREGON EUGENE DIVISION UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 11-CR-60044-AA v. FINAL ORDER OF FORFEITURE Fed. R. Crim. P. 32.2(c)(2) SHAWNA LEIMOMI SAIA, Defendant. On June 3, 2011, this Court entered a Preliminary Order of Forfeiture, ordering defendant Shawna Leimomi Saia, to forfeit all of her right, title, and interest in: 1. VEHICLE A. One 2009 Dodge Charger, VIN 2B3KA33V79H540504. 2. FIREARMS A. One Springfield Armory HS Products Model XD .45 caliber pistol bearing serial number MG503583; PAGE 1 FINAL ORDER OF FORFEITURE United States v. Saia, 11-CR-60044-AA B. One Sig Sauer Model P229.9 mm pistol bearing serial number AAU05634; C. One Remington Arms Model 870 .12 caliber gauge shotgun bearing serial number RS26632A; D. One Bushmaster Firearms rifle bearing serial number L438578; E. One SAKO rifle bearing serial number A56805. 3. MISCELLANEOUS COINS AND COLLECTIBLES A. 799 various precious coins; B. One Ziplock bag with “Proof” of Duk Kahanamoke, two 37 cent U.S. Stamps; C. One 23 karat gold “Jigglypuff” Pokemon trading card with certificate of authenticity; D. One 23 karat gold “Mewtwo” Pokemon trading card with certificate of authenticity. E. 36 $2,00 bills in U.S. currency from Kawailau family dated 8/22/1978. 4. MISCELLANEOUS HANDBAGS, WALLETS AND ACCESSORIES A. Four Dooney & Bourke Wallets; B. Three Tommy Hilfiger wallets; C. Four Coach wallets; D. One Dooney & Bourke duffle bag; E. One Louis Vuitton luggage; F. One Dooney & Bourke agenda; PAGE 2 FINAL ORDER OF FORFEITURE United States v. Saia, 11-CR-60044-AA G. One Dooney & Bourke coverslip; H. One Dooney & Bourke umbrella bag; I. One Coach cosmetic bag; J. Two Coach coin purses; K. Four Coach scarves; L. Two Coach gloves and mittens; M. One Burberry Scarf; N. Nineteen (19) Coach handbags; O. Fifteen (15) Dooney & Bourke handbags; P. One Guess handbag; Q. Two Louis Vuitton handbags; and R. Three Tommy Hilfiger handbags. 5. MISCELLANEOUS JEWELRY A. One 10 karat white gold & diamond ring, 13 round diamonds and 24 baguette diamonds; B. One 14 karat yellow gold and diamond ring, 3 round diamonds and 26 baguette diamonds; C. One 10 karat yellow gold and diamond ring, 14 round diamonds, 18 baguette diamonds; D. One 10 karat yellow gold and diamond ring, 25 round diamonds; E. One 10 karat yellow gold and diamond ring, 19 round diamonds, 13 baguette diamonds; PAGE 3 FINAL ORDER OF FORFEITURE United States v. Saia, 11-CR-60044-AA F. One 10 karat yellow gold and diamond ring, 3 round diamonds, 29 baguette diamonds; G. One 14 karat yellow gold and cubic zirconia ring featuring one 2.90 mm round cut in center; H. One 14 karat diamond ring, 10 round diamonds, 1 baguette diamond; I. One 10 karat yellow gold and diamond ring, 24 round diamonds; J. One 14 karat yellow gold tanzanite and diamond ring, 32 baguette diamonds, 7 round tanzanite; K. One 14 karat gold tanzanite and diamond ring, 28 baguette diamonds, 4 tanzanite; L. One karate yellow gold and tanzanite ring, 9 tanzanite; M. One 10 karat yellow gold tanzanite and diamond ring, 6 round diamonds, 10 tanzanite; N. One 14 karat yellow gold tanzanite/diamond ring, 10 round diamonds, 4 baguette, 1.10 carat tanzanite; O. One 14 karat white gold tanzanite and diamond ring, 28 round diamonds, 1.2 carat tanzanite; P. One 14 karat tanzanite/diamond ring, 4 round diamonds, 0.94 carat tanzanite; Q. One 14 karat yellow gold tanzanite/diamond ring, 30 round diamonds, 16 baguette, 0.77 carat tanzanite; PAGE 4 FINAL ORDER OF FORFEITURE United States v. Saia, 11-CR-60044-AA R. One 14 karat yellow gold tanzanite/diamond ring, 16 round diamonds, 19 baguette, 0.58 carat tanzanite; S. One 10 karate opal and diamond ring, 12 round diamonds, 0.44 carat opal; T. One 10 karate yellow gold opal and diamond ring, 2 round diamonds 0.54 carat opal. U. One 10 karate yellow gold amethyst and diamond ring, 2 round diamonds, 6 amethyst; V. One 14 karat yellow gold sapphire and diamond ring, 6 round diamonds, 2 marquis sapphires; W. One 14 karat yellow gold emerald and diamond ring, 4 round diamonds, 3 oval emeralds; X. One 10 karate yellow gold imitation sapphire and diamond ring, 18 round diamonds; Y. One sterling silver gold plated, quartz and diamond ring, 2 round diamonds; Z. One 10 karate yellow gold ruby/diamond ring, 8 round diamonds, 5 rubies; AA. One 14 karate yellow gold pearl and diamond ring, 1 round diamond, one Tahitian pearl; BB. One sterling silver fresh water pearl and CZ ring; CC. One 14 karat white gold diamond ring, 6 round diamonds, 46 round cut diamonds; PAGE 5 FINAL ORDER OF FORFEITURE United States v. Saia, 11-CR-60044-AA DD. One sterling silver diamond bracelet fashioned with 108 round diamonds; EE. One 10 karat yellow gold diamond link bracelet, 235 diamonds; FF. One 14 karat yellow gold emerald and diamond link bracelet, 14 diamonds, 14 emeralds; GG. One 14 karat yellow gold and pearl bracelet, fashioned with a total of thirty-two pearls; HH. One sterling silver bracelet, fashioned with eight floral and leaf motif style links; II. One Hawaiian 14 karat yellow gold bangle bracelet, etched floral motif and leaf diamond cut border, (engraved Scott “Leimomi” etched in center); JJ. One 14 karat Hawaiian yellow gold bangle bracelet with etched plumeria floral and bamboo border; (engraved “Happy Anniversary 1997" “Leimomi” etched); KK. One sterling silver Hawaiian bracelet, floral plumeria motif and bamboo border (the name “Kuuipo” is in the center); LL. One ladies Eco Drive Citizen watch, Gold plated; MM. One ladies Eco Drive Citizen watch, Stainless steel; NN. One ladies Citizen Eco Drive watch, stainless and gold plated; OO. One ladies Seiko brand, 14 karat gold bangle watch; PP. One pair of gold tone and imitation pearl dangle (custom) earrings; QQ. One freshwater pearl strand - 16 inches-choker; RR. One freshwater triple pearl strand - 18 inches; PAGE 6 FINAL ORDER OF FORFEITURE United States v. Saia, 11-CR-60044-AA SS. One (triangle shaped) 10 karat white gold amethyst and diamond pendant, 8 round cut diamonds; TT. One (single) 10 karat white gold diamond and amethyst earring, 5 round diamonds; UU. One pair of 14 karat white gold and diamond post earrings, 60 round diamonds; VV. One pair silver and cubic zirconia hoop earrings; WW. One pair sterling silver and diamond hoop earrings, 71 round diamonds; XX. One bead strand necklace consisting of 13 round plastic beads; YY. One bead bracelet consisting of 13 round plastic beads; ZZ. One bead bracelet consisting of 13 round plastic beads; AAA. One pair sterling silver and bead earrings; and BBB. One 14 karat yellow gold pearl pendant. Notice of this forfeiture proceeding was published on the official government internet site (www.forfeiture.gov) for 30 consecutive days beginning on June 10, 2011. No timely petitions have been filed with this Court and the time has expired. On June 16, 2011, notice of this criminal forfeiture was mailed, return, receipt requested to Derek White, in North Bend, Oregon and was received. The United States Attorney’s Office received a phone message from Mr. White who stated that he has chosen to not file a claim in this criminal forfeiture action. PAGE 7 FINAL ORDER OF FORFEITURE United States v. Saia, 11-CR-60044-AA On June 16, 2011, notice of this criminal forfeiture was mailed, return, receipt requested to Karen Campbell, Senior Investigative Agent for Wells Fargo Bank, and was received. The United States received a Petition from Pearl Leimomi Moore requesting three pieces of jewelry back that belonged to Ms. Moore. Upon further inquiry, the United States Attorneys Office agreed to return to Ms. Moore one sterling silver Hawaiian bracelet (#KK on the Preliminary Order of Forfeiture ), one sterling silver Hawaiian bracelet (#LL on the Preliminary Order of Forfeiture ) and one 14 karat pearl and diamond pendant (#SS on the Preliminary Order of Forfeiture ). On August 7, 2011, Ms. Moore received her jewelry. The Court finds that defendant Shawna Leimomi Saia had an interest in the above-described property that is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 982(a)(2)(A). IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 982(a)(2)(A), all right, title, and interest to the following assets are hereby forfeited and vested in the United States of America, free and clear of the claims of any person, including Shawna Leimomi Saia, Derek White and Pearl L. Moore. The United States Marshal for the District of Oregon is directed to transfer custody of the property to the Attorney General of the United States for disposition in accordance with the law. 1. VEHICLE A. One 2009 Dodge Charger, VIN 2B3KA33V79H540504. 2. FIREARMS PAGE 8 FINAL ORDER OF FORFEITURE United States v. Saia, 11-CR-60044-AA A. One Springfield Armory HS Products Model XD .45 caliber pistol bearing serial number MG503583; B. One Sig Sauer Model P229.9 mm pistol bearing serial number AAU05634; C. One Remington Arms Model 870 .12 caliber gauge shotgun bearing serial number RS26632A; D. One Bushmaster Firearms rifle bearing serial number L438578; E. One SAKO rifle bearing serial number A56805. 3. MISCELLANEOUS COINS AND COLLECTIBLES A. 799 various precious coins; B. One Ziplock bag with “Proof” of Duk Kahanamoke, two 37 cent U.S. Stamps; C. One 23 karat gold “Jigglypuff” Pokemon trading card with certificate of authenticity; D. One 23 karat gold “Mewtwo” Pokemon trading card with certificate of authenticity. E. 36 $2,00 bills in U.S.
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