IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF Muscogee COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA CIVIL ACTION FILE NO. SU2025CV002706 STATE OF GEORGIA, Plaintiff, V. JOSHUA RASHEN ALEXANDER, to wit: (1.) Two Thousand Six Hundred Fifty and no/100 Dollars ($2,650.00) and (2.) 2008 Toyota Avalon, Georgia Tag No. DAW9423, VIN: 4T1BK36B68U303264 (RETURNED), Defendant(s), In Rem RE PROPERTY OF Joshua Rashen Alexander, AND Tania Williams Purported Owner(s)/Interest Holders COMPLAINT FOR FORFEITURE COMES NOW THE STATE OF GEORGIA, by and through W. Donald Kelly, District Attorney for the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit, and files this Complaint for Forfeiture pursuant to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated Sec. 16-13-49(b) and 9-16-12 and shows the Court the following: 1. The personal property sought to be forfeited is described in the above-styled caption and is incorporated herein by reference as Defendant In Rem and defendant personal property. 2. The Defendants' personal property is presently in the custody of the Columbus Police Department at Columbus Police Department, 510 Tenth Street, Columbus, GA 31901, Muscogee County, and is within the venue and subject to the jurisdiction of this Court. 3. On August 07, 2025, a search warrant of real property located at 2519 4th Avenue, Apartment C., Columbus, GA 31904, revealed approximately 3428.20 grams of methamphetamine and approximately 23.30 grams of cocaine. 4. The search of real property, including the residence and curtilage, resulted in the seizure of the above contraband and the defendant personal property described in Paragraph 1. 5. All of the the Defendants' personal property described in Paragraph 1, above, is contraband and subject to forfeiture to the State of Georgia pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. 16-13-49(b), in that the Defendants' personal property was directly or indirectly used or intended for use to facilitate Trafficking of methamphetamine in violation of OCGA Section 16-13-31 and 1) are proceeds derived therefrom and/or 2) was found in close proximity of the methamphetamine. Possession Of Cocaine in violation of OCGA Section 16-13-30(b) and 1) are proceeds derived therefrom and/or 2) was found in close proximity of the cocaine. Possession of Digital Scales, and plastic bags in violation of OCGA Section 16-13-32.2, and 1) are proceeds derived therefrom and/or 2) was found in close proximity of the methamphetamine and cocaine. Possession of a Springfield XD9 handgun in violation of OCGA Section 16-11-106, and 1) are proceeds derived therefrom and/or 2) was found in close proximity of the methamphetamine and cocaine. 7. Additionally, the defendant weapon is contraband and subject to forfeiture to the State of Georgia pursuant to O.C.G.A. 16-13-49(b) in that the weapon was available for use to facilitate the OCGA Section 16-13-31 Trafficking Of Controlled Substances, OCGA Section 16-13-30(b) Possession Of Cocaine With Intent To Distribute, OCGA Section 16-13-32.2 Possession And Use Of Drug Related Objects, and OCGA Section 16-11-106 Possession Of Firearm Or Knife During Commission Of Or Attempt To Commit Certain Felonies. 8. Joshua Rashen Alexander violated OCGA Section 16-13-31 Trafficking Of Controlled Substances, OCGA Section 16-13-30(b) Possession Of Cocaine With Intent To Distribute, OCGA Section 16-13-32.2 Possession And Use Of Drug Related Objects, and OCGA Section 16-11-106 Possession Of Firearm Or Knife During Commission Of Or Attempt To Commit Certain Felonies, in that he did on or about August 7, 2025, at 2519 4th Avenue, Apartment C., Columbus GA 31904, in Muscogee County, possess a quantity of 3428.20 grams of methamphetamine, exceeding 400 grams, possess a quantity of 23.30 grams of cocaine, exceeding 4.0 grams, possess digital scales, plastic bags, and a handgun. 9. The names and addresses of all known persons who may be interest holders of the defendant personal property are as follows: Joshua Rashen Alexander, 500 5th Ave., Unit 1012, Columbus, GA 31901-3259 and Tania Williams, 500 5th Ave., Apt., 1012, Columbus, GA 31901. WHEREFORE THE STATE OF GEORGIA PRAYS: 1) That all purported owners and/or interest holders listed herein be personally served with a copy of the complaint and summons; 2) That the custodians of the defendant property be personally served a copy of the complaint and summons herein; 3) That the Court hold a hearing within sixty (60) days of the service of this complaint as provided by O.C.G.A. 9-16-12(f); 4) That the Court enter judgment in favor of the State of Georgia declaring the defendant property or any part thereof forfeited to the State of Georgia pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. 16-13-49; 5) That the Court retain jurisdiction to direct the proper disposition and distribution of the forfeited property as provided by O.C.G.A. 9-16-19; and 6) That the State of Georgia be afforded such other relief and remedies as are available under law and for due process to enforce the forfeiture. Respectfully Submitted, W. Donald Kelly District Attorney Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit State Bar No. 413176 /s/ Daniel Bibler Daniel Bibler Senior Assistant District Attorney State Bar No. 056310 bibler.daniel@columbusga.org Office of the District Attorney 100 East Tenth Street - 3rd Floor Columbus, GA 31902-1340 Office: 706-653-4336 Fax: 706-225-3384 VERIFICATION Pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. 9-16-12(a), I hereby verify that the information contained in the forgoing complaint for forfeiture is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. S/A Meghan Kraus Columbus Police Department 510 10th Street Columbus, GA 31901 SUMMONS To all owners and interest holders of Defendant Property In Rem: You are hereby summoned and required to file with the Clerk of this Court and serve upon Plaintiff's attorney, Daniel Bibler, Senior Assistant District Attorney, Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit, Office of the District Attorney, 100 East Tenth Street - 3rd Floor, Columbus, GA 31902-1340, an answer to the VERIFIED COMPLAINT FOR FORFEITURE, which is herewith served upon you, within thirty (30) days after personal service, if you wish to be heard by the Court. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the VERIFIED COMPLAINT FOR FORFEITURE. RULE NISI The hearing originally scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026, has been rescheduled for the 7th day of May, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., before Chief Judge Arthur L. Smith, III. Muscogee County Superior Court IPL0325115 Apr 14 2026