Defendant Phone: 4138423
Defendant Address: N/A
(( Defendant Discord: )) ((White#4633))
Requested Attorney: N/A
Charge(s): GM05 - Receiving Stolen Property
Narrative:
I was next to my van unpacking some money at legion square after being paid for some counselling services. I was approached by an unmarked LSPD unit who parked in front of my van. Two officers dismounted, approaching me. One of them withdrew and brandished what looked like a small automatic SMG.
He asked me if I minded putting the knife down and stepping away, to which I asked why? He answered me, stating I was pick locking the van as he brought up his automatic weapon and aimed at me. I was extremely confused seeing as it was my van.
I stated to the Officers that I was not lock picking the van and complied, putting the knife away and facing the Officer closest to me.
Throughout the arrest I was compliant with both Officers, although I did at the time decline to answer any questions without a lawyer present, even then the Officer cuffing me insisted on arguing with me, asking me multiple times after if I had anything on me. He continued to do this after I explicitly stated that I refused to answer any questions that might incriminate me without a lawyer present.
The badges given at the time of arrest for the two initial officers were 15890 and 9280, additionally there was a detective briefly on scene who was initially called to collect prints, but after hearing me claim that the money was mine as it was given to me stated that it was clear cut and left. I did not request the badge number of the supervisor that was later called.
These officers then switched their focus to the singular pack of money on me that I was cutting open. I was arrested for possession of stolen goods even though the Officers were unable to prove this. I requested a supervisor on scene, asking how he knew beyond a reasonable doubt how the money was illegal and stolen to which the only answer given was that in his experience the only possible way to get packed money is through illegal means. Even more confused, I questioned him with regards to a hypothetical scenario where someone buys some tape and packs a few bands of cash together, to which his answer was that he does not know of a place in Los Santos where someone can buy tape, making such scenarios impossible in his mind.
At this point I was not only extremely confused but also considering whether I was having a mental breakdown given the answers given. From the officers being unable to give me a clear answer proving the money was obtained through illegal means to an officer stating that there is no such place in Los Santos that sells duct tape.
I would like this charge removed due to lack of evidence and I will also be seeking a reprimand for both Officers and the supervisor in question with regards to the use of force during the situation and investigative methods used. An IA will be submitted pending the outcome of this trial as I am aware that the court only deals with the matter of the charges.
I, [Frank Raven], hereby affirm that all information provided above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and understand that knowingly providing false information could result in additional charges and/or fines. (( I affirm that all information submitted has been obtained via In-Character means. ))