San Andreas Judicial Branch [SAJB] Appeals Court "HERE FOR YOU | SAFE FOR YOU" |
Personal Information:
DEFENDANTS NAME: Shawn Meekins
DEFENDANTS PHONE: 450-9643
DEFENDANTS ADDRESS: None at this time
ATTORNEY NAME: Judith Mason
ATTORNEY PHONE: 257-9183
DEFENDANTS PHONE: 450-9643
DEFENDANTS ADDRESS: None at this time
ATTORNEY NAME: Judith Mason
ATTORNEY PHONE: 257-9183
General Information:
OFFICERS NAME: Former Deputy Sheriff II Elysia Smith and Staff Sergeant Tyrone Balakay
RANK: Former Deputy Sheriff II and Staff Sergeant
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RANK: Former Deputy Sheriff II and Staff Sergeant
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ATTORNEY NAME:
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Incident Information:
DATE AND TIME OF INCIDENT(s): 09/JUL/2021 around 04:30
CHARGES BEING APPEALED:
On 09/JUL/2021 around 04:30, I was driving in the parking lot of Paleto Bank when what appeared to be two Sheriff's Deputies pulled up with a Deputy's cruiser with lights and sirens on. After a brief conversation, they informed me that they would be arresting me for Reckless Driving. I complied with their orders and got into the back of cruiser.
From the bank, we were driving towards Paleto Station when another Sheriff's Deputy's cruiser pulled up behind the one I was in and attempted to pull us over. It was at this time I realized the two men in the seats in front of me were not Deputies, but instead were impersonating them.
A pursuit then took place and I had no opportunity to leave the cruiser once I realized what had happened. After a vehicle crash that flipped the cruiser I was in, I immediately exited the vehicle and put my hands up, waiting for the real Deputies to take control of the scene. I was then arrested for Attempted Grand Theft Auto of a Government Employee and Felony Evading, despite the fact that I was a victim in this situation.
On the way to DOC, I was informed that Sheriff's Deputies had searched my vehicle that was legally parked at the bank without my consent. Due to the fact that my vehicle was not involved in the alleged crimes I was charged with, I believe this was an illegal search. Deputies allegedly recovered a firearm from my vehicle and I was additionally charged with Possession of Illegal Firearms/Weapons.
Signed, Shawn Meekins
Shawn Meekins
CHARGES BEING APPEALED:
- WF03 - Possession of Illegal Firearms/Weapons
- GF11 - Attempted Grand Theft Auto of a Government Employee
- VF01 - Felony Evading
On 09/JUL/2021 around 04:30, I was driving in the parking lot of Paleto Bank when what appeared to be two Sheriff's Deputies pulled up with a Deputy's cruiser with lights and sirens on. After a brief conversation, they informed me that they would be arresting me for Reckless Driving. I complied with their orders and got into the back of cruiser.
From the bank, we were driving towards Paleto Station when another Sheriff's Deputy's cruiser pulled up behind the one I was in and attempted to pull us over. It was at this time I realized the two men in the seats in front of me were not Deputies, but instead were impersonating them.
A pursuit then took place and I had no opportunity to leave the cruiser once I realized what had happened. After a vehicle crash that flipped the cruiser I was in, I immediately exited the vehicle and put my hands up, waiting for the real Deputies to take control of the scene. I was then arrested for Attempted Grand Theft Auto of a Government Employee and Felony Evading, despite the fact that I was a victim in this situation.
On the way to DOC, I was informed that Sheriff's Deputies had searched my vehicle that was legally parked at the bank without my consent. Due to the fact that my vehicle was not involved in the alleged crimes I was charged with, I believe this was an illegal search. Deputies allegedly recovered a firearm from my vehicle and I was additionally charged with Possession of Illegal Firearms/Weapons.
Signed, Shawn Meekins
Shawn Meekins