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Defendant Name: John Chapel
Defendant Phone: 594-8122
(( Defendant Discord: 911ops ))
(( Defendant Timezone: EST ))
Type of Representation (Pick one): Public Defender

Charging Department: LSPD

Date & Time of Incident(s): 11/OCT/2024 - 21:16
Charge(s):

• SF01 - Domestic Terrorism
• SF06 - Possessing Destructive Devices or Explosives

Narrative:
I was unlawfully arrested.

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I, John Chapel, 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. ))

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The Superior Court of San Andreas has received your filing and the case is now pending activation. Be advised that the court system runs on a first-come, first-served basis and will only activate cases out of order for special circumstances.

During this time, the defendant is encouraged to reach out to a licensed defense attorney in order to prepare a proper defense, otherwise, a court-appointed attorney will be assigned to the case upon its activation.

The defendant is further encouraged to speak with an authorized individual at Rockford Hills City Hall, Mission Row Police Station, or Paleto Bay Sheriff's Office for official clarification on the specific charges received and their respective date and times, as once the case has been activated, any omitted charges will be considered abandoned and unable to be disputed within this case.


Superior Court Judge
Branch Administrator
San Andreas Judicial Branch
505-9925 — [email protected]

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The case of State of San Andreas v. John Chapel is hereby activated and opened by this Court.

Be advised that the bench-trial court system runs on a weekly time-slot system. The prosecution and defense are hereby ordered to provide their evidence to the Court via Motion for Discovery within the next 30 days or file a Motion for Continuance.

If at any point in time the defendant or prosecution wishes set precedence or desire a formal criminal trial, they are welcome to file a Motion for a Change in Venue.


Superior Court Judge
San Andreas Judicial Branch
(909) 304-2935 — [email protected]

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The State of San Andreas, by and through the undersigned attorney, filed this Motion for Change of Venue, and the reasoning for request is as follows;

• Requested Venue: Formal trial
  • Detailed Explanation: Due to the serious charges levied against the defendant and the amount of quality of the exhibits to be presented against them, the Prosecution requests that this case be heard in a formal trial to allow for an extensive review to allow for a more comprehensive understanding of the evidence in this case.

Terence Williams
Attorney General
San Andreas Judicial Branch
234-9321 — [email protected]

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• Honorable Judge Yukimura and Pertaining Parties,
  
  The defense has no objections to this motion and agrees that this case should be turned over to a formal criminal trial.
  
  Very Respectfully,
  
  
  Chief Public Defender
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  (909) 313 — [email protected]

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The court will be granting the prosecution's request to hear this as a Formal Criminal Trial. We are rescinding the order for discovery due to the transition of this case from bench trial to formal criminal trial. As such both parties will be notified when they are ordered to provide any evidence to the court via a Motion for Discovery.

The court thanks all parties for their patience in this matter, and expects to have the case re-activated as a Formal Criminal Trial sooner than later.


Respectfully,


Superior Court Judge
San Andreas Judicial Branch
(909) 304-2935 — [email protected]

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At this time the State has adequate representation, however, the Defendant is still seeking representation. At this time the court will delay the Order for Discovery until adequate representation has been assigned and they inform the court they are ready to proceed.

In accordance with guidelines set forth by the Supreme Court of San Andreas, this case shall require an in-person trial. Once all pretrial matters have been resolved, a Notice of Scheduling will be issued to arrange an appropriate time for trial.

Respectfully,


Superior Court Judge
San Andreas Judicial Branch
274-6959 — [email protected]

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I, Otis Milton, a Public Defense Attorney with the San Andreas Judicial Branch, will be representing the Defendant(s), John Chapel in the underlying case.

I will be taking the responsibility of Primary Counsel and will await further instruction from the Presiding Judge.



Junior Defense Attorney
San Andreas Judicial Branch
306-8659 — [email protected]

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The case of #25-CM-0031, State of San Andreas v. John Chapel is hereby opened and acknowledged by the Court.

The prosecution is hereby ordered to provide all evidence collected from the arresting Law Enforcement Agency and submit it to the Court via Motion for Discovery within fourteen (14) days. If additional time is needed, the prosecution can file a Motion for Continuance.

Once evidence has been submitted to the official docket the defense can begin filing motions.

So ordered,


Superior Court Judge
San Andreas Judicial Branch
274-6959 — [email protected]

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• Exhibit #1:Warrant Report - John Chapel

  

  

  Los Santos Police Department WARRANT REPORT "TO PROTECT AND TO SERVE"

  
  

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  • SUSPECT DETAILS
    • Full Name: John Chapel
      Phone Number: 5948122
      Officers Involved:
      • Xoza Shadow
      • Samuel Martin
      • Bill Breacher
      Charges:
      • SF01 - Domestic Terrorism of a Gov. Employee
      • SF06 - Possessing Destructive Devices or Explosives
    INCIDENT NARRATIVE
    • Explain what happened, sufficient detail must be given to validate the justify the placed charges, videos could be provided.
      • Case File [VU] #184411 Bomb Threat - Mission Row
      Method of Identification
      • Fingerprints
    EVIDENCE DETAILS
    • Document the possessions confiscated from the arrested suspect.
      Illegal evidence must be documented individually, examples of documented illegal evidence are "Pistol .50" or "12 grams of Cocaine". Body camera footage/pictures may be attached as an evidence exhibit.
      
      Where possible the serial number of each firearm seized as evidence should be noted.
      • Illegal Evidence:
        Exhibit A: Bomb making components archived in Mission Row Evidence lockers.
        
        Photograph of possessions in evidence locker (if applicable)

        

  

• Exhibit #2:Case File - John Chapel

  
  

  1. INFORMATION

  • Starting Date: 05/OCT/2024
    Assigned Unit: Vice Unit
    Case File Number: #184411

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  • Overseeing Detective / Officer: Detective I Xoza Shadow - VICE
    Detective(s) / Officer(s) - Assigned / Involved:
    Case, Crime Report or Logs involved:
    • A SWAT Bomb Squad Report Would Have Been Documented by METRO

  2. NARRATIVE

  • A bomb was reported at Mission Row lobby by
    REDACTED_WITNESS_1 ####### Im being made to call the cops by an old lady due to a bomb she put inside mrpd
    REDACTED_WITNESS_2 ####### Theres a lady in mission row police station claiming theres a bomb in a bag
    
    Samuel Martin was the first Supervisor on scene and the area was vacated. The device was then defused by Bill Breacher. Breacher confirmed that the device had a high potential for being legitimate and volatile.
    
    I further investigated the components retrieved from the device and discovered prints leading to John Chapel. I reviewed camera footage to find an individual wearing all black, driving what looks like an all black Terminus with two similarly clothed individuals near Mission Row.

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  • 
    Police Detective Xoza Shadow,
    Detective Bureau, Major Crimes, VICE,
    Los Santos Police Department.

  

• Exhibit #3:Witness Statement : Captain Bill Breacher

  

  

  
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  Official Witness Statement
  "HERE FOR YOU | SAFE FOR YOU"

  Case Information

  • Incident Date: 11/OCT/2024

  Witness Information

  • Name: Bill Breacher
    Date of Birth: 07/JUL/1983
    Phone Number: N/A
    Occupation: Police Captain, Los Santos Police Department

  Witness Statement

  • During the evening of October 11th, 2024, I had clocked on shift and was radioed for assistance due to a potential explosive device being discovered in the lobby of the Mission Row Police Precinct. I prepared my bomb squad gear and responded, as worked as the primary response unit to investigate the potential bomb threat and, neutralize said threat. I initially found a duffle bag sat in the Mission Row lobby area with some wires sticking out of it and it had a unique chemical smell to it. I identified the bag to be a legitimate bomb threat which had some sealed canisters, filled with various chemicals attached to a power source with radios wired to them as a trigger mechanism. I worked diligently to disarm the bomb, which I was eventually successful in doing. After disarming the device and ensuring it was safe, I had taken some of the components, namely the radios and power sources and some wiring out and handed it off to Detective Xoza Shadow to investigate. I believe this point, he successfully found some finger prints on the equipment and placed warrants for the individuals arrest due to their alleged involvement in the creation and placement of this explosive device. I do not have any further details beyond this as the evidence was handed off to the Detective Bureau following the device being made safe for investigation.

  Witness Affirmation

  • I, Bill Breacher, affirm that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I affirm that this statement has been made voluntarily, made without promise of reward, and made not under threat, force, or coercion. ((I affirm that all information submitted has been obtained via In-Character means.))
    
    Signed,
    
    
    Bill Breacher
    Police Captain I
    Los Santos Police Department
    
    Date: 15/OCT/2024

  

• Exhibit #4:Witness Statement : Detective Xoza Shadow

  

  

  
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  Official Witness Statement
  "HERE FOR YOU | SAFE FOR YOU"

  Case Information

  • Incident Date: 05/OCT/2024

  Witness Information

  • Name: Xoza Shadow
    Date of Birth: Private
    Phone Number: 000-0012
    Occupation: Detective I, Los Santos Police Department

  Witness Statement

  • On 05/OCT/2024, We responded to a bomb threat reported at Mission Row Police Station. Upon arrival, I encountered two witnesses. The first, REDACTED_WITNESS_1, explained they were being coerced by an elderly woman into calling the police, claiming a bomb inside the station. The second, REDACTED_WITNESS_2, informed me that there was a woman inside the station lobby stating there was a bomb inside a bag. Based on this information, we immediately coordinated off the area to ensure the safety of civilians and officers within the vicinity.
    
    Once the station was secured, Bomb Technician Bill Breacher was called in to inspect the device. Breacher confirmed that the bomb had a high likelihood of being both legitimate and volatile. After the device was safely defused, I conducted a further investigation into the components of the device, which led to the discovery of fingerprints belonging to a suspect, John Chapel. I reviewed nearby security camera footage and observed an individual dressed in all black, driving an all-black Terminus vehicle, accompanied by two similarly dressed individuals near the scene.
    
    After a few days of analyzing the evidence, charges were placed on John Chapel and an arrest warrant was issued.

  Witness Affirmation

  • I, Xoza Shadow, affirm that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I affirm that this statement has been made voluntarily, made without promise of reward, and made not under threat, force, or coercion. ((I affirm that all information submitted has been obtained via In-Character means.))
    
    Signed,
    
    
    Police Detective Xoza Shadow,
    Detective Bureau, Major Crimes, VICE,
    Los Santos Police Department.
    Date: 18/OCT/2024

  

• Exhibit #5:Note Recovered from Bomb Site

  Not left with the bomb.
  

• Exhibit #6:Suspect Information - John Chapel

  • 
    Description: SKIN, GENDER // HAIR / FACIAL HAIR, DESC, FEATURES // CLOTHING
    Phone Number: #5948122
    Known Vehicles:
    • Terminus - [LICENSE PLATE]
    Additional Information:
    Fingerprints found on bomb device components.
    Facing Charges:
    • SF01 - Domestic Terrorism of a Gov. Employee
    • SF06 - Possessing Destructive Devices or Explosives
  Exhibit #7: Redacted Witness Statement

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    Phone Number: #######
    Statement: DISPATCH RECORDING: Theres a lady in mission row police station claiming theres a bomb in a bag. (individual was not questioned further)

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    05/OCT/2024
    Detective Xoza Shadow
    Los Santos Police Department
  Exhibit #8:Camera Footage

  
  
  

Junior Prosecutor
San Andreas Judicial Branch
(909) 514-3247 — [email protected]

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• Defense counsel,
  
  Defense, you will now have seven (7) days to file any additional motions that you wish to be heard at the Motions hearing. If you do not require this time, please inform the Court as soon as possible.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  
  Superior Court Judge
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  274-6959 — [email protected]

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• Judge Horton
  
  Your Honor, there are no further motions from the prosecution.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  
  Junior Prosecutor
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  (909) 514-3247 — [email protected]

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• Prosecution and defense counsel,
  
  As a result of the current assigned Defense Attorney being unable to continue with this case, the Court will be placing this case on hold until the Defendant has confirmed their new representation.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  
  Superior Court Judge
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  274-6959 — [email protected]

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I, Jaz Owens, Interim Chief Public Defender with the San Andreas Judicial Branch, will be representing the Defendant, John Chapel, in the underlying case.

I will be taking the responsibility of Primary Counsel and will await further instruction from the Presiding Judge.



Acting Chief Public Defender
San Andreas Judicial Branch
📞429-1517 — 📧 [email protected]

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• Prosecution and defense counsel,
  
  Prosecution, given that the Defendant now has appropriate representation, can you confirm if the Prosecution is ready to proceed?
  
  Defense, if you wish to file any motions for the Motions hearing, please inform the Court ahead of this case being reactivated.
  
  The Court intends to begin scheduling for the Motions hearing as soon as the case is reactivated.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  
  Superior Court Justice
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  274-6959 — [email protected]

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• Your Honor,
  
  The defense has no motions to submit at this time and is ready for scheduling.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  
  Acting Chief Public Defender
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  📞429-1517 — 📧 [email protected]

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• Your Honor,
  
  With assigned counsel resigning abruptly, there is currently no prosecutor involved in this case. The Prosecution is presently unable to dedicate enough resources to an additional formal trial. However, we would be amenable to returning it to a bench trial, which would allow for an independent judicial review of the evidence in case no prosecutor becomes available within a reasonable timeframe.
  
  Regards,
  
  Terence Williams
  Attorney General
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  234-9321 — [email protected]

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• Defense counsel,
  
  Defense, would you have any objections to this trial being changed back to a Bench Trial as per the latest notice from the Prosecution?
  
  Respectfully,
  
  
  Superior Court Justice
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  274-6959 — [email protected]

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• All Parties,
  
  The Defense in this matter will object to moving this to a Bench Trial on the basis that this case contains complexity that I am only comfortable delving into in a Formal Criminal Trial setting. Given that this is a case that attempts to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt primarily through forensics rather than "red handed" evidence, we would request that this case be kept as a Formal Criminal Trial.
  
  The Public Defense Division understands that under-staffing can be an issue - we are only two members ourselves - and if this were a simpler case I would agree to move it to a bench trial. However, the defense is not comfortable doing that in this circumstance.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  
  Acting Chief Public Defender
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  📞429-1517 — 📧 [email protected]

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• Honorable Judge Horton and pertaining parties,
  
  The Prosecution is ready to proceed with scheduling for a Motions Hearing.
  
  Regards,
  
  Terence Williams
  Attorney General
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  234-9321 — [email protected]

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The State of San Andreas, by and through the undersigned attorney, filed this Motion for Discovery, and presents the following as evidence;

• Exhibit #9: Bodycam footage - Police Detective Edward Linton, 05/OCT/2024

  * On the bodycam, Detective Linton would be seen inside Pillbox after having transported a previously injured Frankie Chapel. John would be inside the doors and would ask if he had a warrant out for his arrest prior to the current incident. After Detective Linton checked, he would state that he did not. John would make vague comments about detectives being bad at their jobs. Detective Linton would be heard asking for a rundown of what hypothetically happened, stating that he wasn't around at the time it occurred, and John would be heard stating that hypothetically, someone left two fire extinguishers with chlorine gas inside them in the lobby of Mission Row and that his prints were all over them. The arrest procedure would continue, and John would be heard hitting on Detective Linton in a flirtatious way.
  ((Proof of RP))

Terence Williams
Attorney General
San Andreas Judicial Branch
234-9321 — [email protected]

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All parties in this case are encouraged to complete the following Scheduling Tool in an attempt to schedule a trial on the above case. When the scheduling tool has been completed by either party, please post on the docket stating as such.

In the event all parties have overlapping availability the Presiding Judge will determine the best date and time to have a trial take place and post a Notice of Trial informing all of the upcoming proceeding.

In the event some or all parties do not have overlapping availability, the Presiding Judge will continue to attempt to schedule the proceeding or seek alternative avenues to conclude the case.

If either party has the intentions of calling a witness to the stand during the proceeding they must inform the court by filing a Witness List at the time of filing their availability. If no Witness List is filed before the Notice of Trial is filed you will be unable to call a witness during the proceeding.


Respectfully,


Superior Court Justice
San Andreas Judicial Branch
274-6959 — [email protected]