Public Notices of Seized Property

In accordance with NCGS 113-137, the following webpage will serve as public notice that the following gear/property has been seized by the NC Marine Patrol. The link(s) to seized gear/property will be active for 30 days. Any person wishing to claim ownership will need to contact the listed point of contact in the posting. Any gear/property left unclaimed after 30 days will be sold, destroyed or otherwise disposed of in accordance with NCGS 113-137.

Crab pots seized from South River

On November 1, 2024, three crab pots with red/orange buoys were seized from rom the Mulberry Creek area off South River in accordance with NCGS 113-137. Also, in accordance with NCGS 113-137, the NC Marine Patrol is attempting to locate the owner(s) of the above listed gear. If the above gear is not claimed within thirty days of this notice, it will be taken before the Carteret County District Court and disposed of according to a judge’s order.

Any person wishing to claim ownership of the commercial gear listed above, you must file a claim with the NC Marine Patrol, Attn: Officer Seth Barrow, by close of business on Thursday, December 19, 2024, or it will be forfeited and disposed of in accordance with NCGS 113-137. Please contact Officer Seth Barrow at (919) 614-9464 or Officer Jonathan Morriss at (252) 659-1728  for further information regarding Incident Report# 2024-135 .