NOTICE OF SERVICE OF SUMMONS AND OF HEARING STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 26SP000961-910 In Re Surplus Funds of $234,433.91 from Wake County 24SP001626-910 To Peter M. Thomas: Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled special proceeding. The nature of the relief being sought is the release of surplus funds to the United States of America. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than September 10, 2026 and upon failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. A Hearing is to be held on this matter on October 7, 2026 at 10:00 am, 12th Floor Courtroom of the Wake County Courthouse. This 15th day of July, 2026. W. ELLIS BOYLE. U. S. Attorney By Katherine Blass Asaro, Assistant U. S. Attorney U.S. Attorney's Office Eastern District of North Carolina 150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 2100, Raleigh NC 27601 IPL0359308 Jul 24,31,Aug 7 2026