#25-BT-0030 State of San Andreas v. Ace Aethernite & Diesel Bates

[AceAethernite]

Defendant Name: Ace Aethernite, Diesel Bates, Jeffe Villanueva, Winston Yin
Defendant Phone: 2293129
(( Defendant Discord: Aezeryst(ace), sir_crunch_a_lot(diesel) ))
(( Defendant Timezone: Ace(UTC+1) Diesel (UTC+2)))
Type of Representation (Pick one): Public Defender: Preferred Nicholas Ashford and/or Izaak Scott

Charging Department: LSPD

Date & Time of Incident(s): 18/OCT/2024 ##:##
Charge(s):

• Domestic Terrorsim

Narrative:
We all believe we had been wrongfully charged with Domestic terrorism, especially Winston Yin who wasn't even involved during the scene

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We, Ace Aethernite, Diesel Bates, Jeffe Villanueva and Winston Yin, hereby affirm that all information provided above is true and correct to the best of our knowledge, and understand that knowingly providing false information could result in additional charges and/or fines. (( We affirm that all information submitted has been obtained via In-Character means. ))

[Hope Kant]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Superior Court of San Andreas
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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• To whom it may concern,
  
  Your submission to the Superior Court of San Andreas has been received. It is currently unclear whether only the petitioner (Ace Aethernite) would like to dispute the charges or if all those named within the submission document (Diesel Bates, Jeffe Villanueva and Winston Yin) wish to dispute the charges as outlined in this initial posting.
  
  All those disputing charges will be required to reply to this message with a government website account of their own by filling out the following form provided below. The form will offer another opportunity to provide a narrative if needed and contains the required affirmation that the specified individual wishes to be a co-defendant of the case. The courts require that co-defendants file the form within 7 days time or we will consider their charges no longer in contest.
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  Defendant Name: Firstname Lastname
  Defendant Phone: ###-####
  Defendant Address: HERE
  (( Defendant Discord: HERE ))

  

  Supplementary Narrative:
  HERE
  
  
  

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  I, Firstname Lastname, 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 I intend to be included as a co-defendant as indicated in the initial case submission. (( I affirm that all information submitted has been obtained via In-Character means. ))
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  I, [b]Firstname Lastname[/b], 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 I intend to be included as a co-defendant as indicated in the initial case submission. [b][color=#0000FF](([/color][/b] I affirm that all information submitted has been obtained via In-Character means. [b][color=#0000FF]))[/color][/b]
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  As will be indicated in the future Notice of Receipt: the defendants are 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.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  
  Superior Court Judge
  Branch Administrator
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  505-9925 — [email protected]

[AceAethernite]

Defendant Name: Ace Aethernite
Defendant Phone: 229-3129
Defendant Address: N/A
(( Defendant Discord: Aezeryst ))

Supplementary Narrative:
Will not submit

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I, Ace Aethernite, 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 I intend to be included as a co-defendant as indicated in the initial case submission. (( I affirm that all information submitted has been obtained via In-Character means. ))

[SirCrunch]

Defendant Name: Diesel Bates
Defendant Phone: 514 - 1821
Defendant Address: NA
(( Defendant Discord: Sir_Crunch_A_Lot #1300 ))

Supplementary Narrative:
I agree with the statement that Ace Aethernite said.

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I, Diesel Bates, 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 I intend to be included as a co-defendant as indicated in the initial case submission. (( I affirm that all information submitted has been obtained via In-Character means. ))

[Nicholas Ashford]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Superior Court of San Andreas
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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NOTIFICATION OF COUNSEL

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN ANDREAS

State of San Andreas v. Ace Aethernite, Diesel Bates

A Notification of Counsel was filed in the above case on the 1st of November, 2024.

I, Nicholas Ashford, a Public Defense Attorney with the San Andreas Judicial Branch, will be representing the Defendants, Ace Aethernite, Diesel Bates, in the underlying case.

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


Public Defence Attorney
San Andreas Judicial Branch
(909) 454-5728 — [email protected]

[Maximilian Fitzgerald]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Superior Court of San Andreas
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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NOTICE OF RECEIPT

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN ANDREAS

State of San Andreas v. Ace Aethernite & Diesel Bates

The court has hereby received and acknowledged the above case on the 12th day of November, 2024.

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.


Court Clerk
San Andreas Judicial Branch
☎ 1-000-000
✉ [email protected]

[Sayaka Yukimura]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Superior Court of San Andreas
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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NOTICE OF ACTIVATION & ORDER FOR DISCOVERY

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN ANDREAS

State of San Andreas v. Ace Aethernite & Diesel Bates
#25-BT-0030

A Notice of Activation & Order for Discovery was entered in the above case on the 26th day of April, 2025.

The case of State of San Andreas v. Ace Aethernite & Diesel Bates 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]

[Terence Williams]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Superior Court of San Andreas
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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MOTION FOR CHANGE OF VENUE

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN ANDREAS

State of San Andreas v. Ace Aethernite & Diesel Bates
#25-BT-0030

A Motion for Change of Venue was filed in the above case on the 8th of May, 2025.

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: The Prosecution requests that this case be heard in a formal trial setting to allow for an extensive review of evidence. The evidence to be provided in discovery requires lengthy commentary and comprehensive presentation of arguments unsuitable for a standard bench trial. While the defendants are only contesting a single charge, the circumstances of their arrest on the state's most serious penal code charge require this case to be fully presented.

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

[Hope Kant]

San Andreas Judicial Branch Docket Notice "HERE FOR YOU | SAFE FOR YOU"

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• Prosecution and defense counsel,
  
  Thank you prosecution for your submission to the court. Defense, would you like to provide a response prior to the judge making a ruling? You will be given 14 days due to the LOA of the Chief Public defender, after which the court will be forced to make a decision.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  Associate Justice
  Branch Administrator
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  505-9925 — [email protected]

[Hope Kant]

San Andreas Judicial Branch Docket Notice "HERE FOR YOU | SAFE FOR YOU"

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• Prosecution,
  
  As there has been no response from the defense, we are now turning it back over to you. Could please explain how you believe precedence could be set in the above case? If need be, you may send the information via email. If you cannot articulate accurately how this case could set precedence for the state, the case will remain a bench trial.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  Associate Justice
  Branch Administrator
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  505-9925 — [email protected]

[Terence Williams]

San Andreas Judicial Branch Docket Notice "HERE FOR YOU | SAFE FOR YOU"

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• Honorable Judge Kant,
  
  The Prosecution has made no claims as to wanting to set precedent.
  
  Regards,
  
  Terence Williams
  Attorney General
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  234-9321 — [email protected]

[Hope Kant]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Superior Court of San Andreas
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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COURT DECISION

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN ANDREAS

State of San Andreas v. Ace Aethernite & Diesel Bates
#25-CM-0030

A decision was reached in the above case on the 6th day of July, 2025.

As the prosecution has indicated the have no intent to set precedence in the above case, the case will remain in the bench trial format. As indicated in both an internal and external press release:

A motion for a change in venue to a formal criminal trial can be filed if:

• The defendant requests it; or
• There is intent to establish legal precedent.
• ((In order to further RP. These will be on a case by case basis and will depend on the current 'Formal Criminal Trial' back log.))

Thank you for your submission. Prosecution, now has 14 days to submit discovery.

So Ordered,


Associate Justice
Branch Administrator
San Andreas Judicial Branch
505-9925 — [email protected]

[Terence Williams]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Superior Court of San Andreas
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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MOTION FOR DISCOVERY

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN ANDREAS

State of San Andreas v. Ace Aethernite & Diesel Bates
#25-BT-0030

A Motion for Discovery was filed in the above case on the 17th of July, 2025.

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

• Exhibit #1: Arrest report - Ace Aethernite, 18/OCT/2024

  

  

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

  
  

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  MUGSHOT

  • SUSPECT DETAILS
    • 
      Full Name: Ace Aethenite
      Phone Number: 2293129
      Licenses Suspended: Yes
      Officers Involved:
      • Police Officer III+1 Jack Mobray
      • Police Officer III Don Mozzarella
      • Police Officer III Phillip Mahone
      • Police Officer III Gary Woods
      • Police Officer III Jamie Lockwood
      • Police Officer III Mick Wegman
      • Police Officer II Austin Reese
      Charges:
      • VF01 - Evading an Officer
      • WM04 - Possession of Illegal Body Armor
      • SF01 - Domestic Terrorism
    INCIDENT NARRATIVE
    • Incident Date: 18/OCT/2024
      
      Explain what happened, sufficient detail must be given to justify the placed charges, videos could be provided.
      • The suspect, Ace Aethernite, was in a vehicle that opened fire at the PD-hosted street racing event near El burro.
        The vehicle evaded and once caught the suspect was found with Illegal body armor in their possession.
        
        Govenor Langley directed us to place domestic terrorism charges on the suspect and the others in the vehicle.
        
        ((The bodyarmor was in a bag that despawned when I got in a vehicle, so it will not be in the image, there were 4 pieces of clothing aswell))
    EVIDENCE DETAILS
    • Document the possessions confiscated from the arrested suspect.
      Possessions are to be documented individually, examples of documented illegal possessions are "Pistol .50" or "12 grams of Cocaine". Legal possessions that can be categorized may be grouped, eg. "Clothing" to describe all clothing items. 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 Possessions:
        Exhibit A: bodyarmor
        
        
        Legal Possessions:
        Exhibit A: GPS
        Exhibit B: Screwdriver
        Exhibit C: GPS
        Exhibit D: MAP
        Exhibit E: cap
        Exhibit F: gloves
        Exhibit G: meat
        Exhibit H: 3x empty bottles
        Exhibit I: necklace
        Exhibit J:
        
        
        Photograph of Possessions (MANDATORY)

        

  

• Exhibit #2: Arrest report - Diesel Bates, 18/OCT/2024

  

  

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

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  MUGSHOT

  • SUSPECT DETAILS
    • 
      Full Name: Diesel Bates
      Phone Number: 5141821
      Licenses Suspended: Yes
      Officers Involved:
      • Police Officer III Phillip Mahone
      • Assistant Chief Phillipe Sanchez
      • Police Captain III Gareth Longford
      • Police Officer III+1 Jack Mobray
      • Police Officer III Don Mozzarella
      • Police Officer III Jamie Lockwood
      • Police Officer III Mick Wegman
      • Police Officer III Gary Woods
      • Police Officer II Carl Jacobs
      Charges:
      • WF02 - Shooting from a Vehicle (Drive-By)
      • NM03 - Unlawful Assembly
      • WM02 - Possession of a Class 1 Firearm
      • VF01 - Evading an Officer
      • SF01 - Domestic Terrorism
    INCIDENT NARRATIVE
    • Incident Date: 18/OCT/2024
      
      Explain what happened, sufficient detail must be given to justify the placed charges, videos could be provided.
      • Officer Phillip Mahone, operating under 4-T-17, was attending a Traffic Enforcement Division event on El Burro, a legal race. While Officer Mahone was racing, a three-stacked Jugular that was also participating in a race, shot at the other Jugulars racing. The occupants of the Jugular stopped at the finish line and were ordered to step out of the vehicle, however, they refused to comply and started evading, eventually being shot down by officers.
        
        Three of the suspects, identified as Jeffe Villanueva, Ace Aetherite, and Diesel Bates were transported to Pillbox Medical where they received medical care. While the suspects were being transported to cruisers, a fourth suspect showed up on the scene and took Officer Lockwood hostage, making it a hostage situation, where Metro was called. The hostage taker, later identified as Winston Yin, demanded that all three suspects go in STAFF-1A's cruiser so that he could take them to evade. Negotiators agreed to that and a pursuit was initiated on the four suspects, eventually ending at the construction site across the impound lot.
        
        All of the suspects were then taken into custody yet again, and transported to Mission Row. Diesel Bates was GSR tested and the results came back positive, so the gun charge was placed on him.
        
        Note: Governor Lewis Langley approved SF01 - Domestic Terrorism to be placed on Diesel Bates, Ace Aetherite, and Jeffe Villanueva for shooting the event.
    EVIDENCE DETAILS
    • Document the possessions confiscated from the arrested suspect.
      Possessions are to be documented individually, examples of documented illegal possessions are "Pistol .50" or "12 grams of Cocaine". Legal possessions that can be categorized may be grouped, eg. "Clothing" to describe all clothing items. 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 Possessions:
        Exhibit A: Ceramic Pistol
        
        
        Legal Possessions:
        Exhibit A: GPS
        
        
        Photograph of Possessions (MANDATORY)

        

  

• Exhibit #3: Arrest report - Jeffe Villanueva, 18/OCT/2024

  

  

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

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  MUGSHOT

  • SUSPECT DETAILS
    • 
      Full Name: Jeffe Villanueva
      Phone Number: 5484405
      Licenses Suspended: Yes
      Officers Involved:
      • Assistant Chief Phillipe Sanchez
      • Police Captain III Gareth Longford
      • Police Officer III+1 Jack Mobray
      • Police Officer III Don Mozzarella
      • Police Officer III Mick Wegman
      • Police Officer III Jamie Lockwood
      • Police Officer III Gary Woods
      • Police Officer III Phillip Mahone
      • Police Officer II Carl Jacobs
      Charges:
      • SF01 - Domestic Terrorism
      • VF01 - Evading an Officer
    INCIDENT NARRATIVE
    • Incident Date: 18/OCT/2024
      
      Explain what happened, sufficient detail must be given to justify the placed charges, videos could be provided.
      • Officer Carl Jacobs attended a backup call at Pillbox for several individuals involved in Officer Lockwood being taken hostage in Upper Pillbox.
        
        The scene concluded when the hostage takers, including the above mentioned suspect, entered a cruiser as part of their demands and evaded. They eventually drove into Alta St Construction and were surrounded.
        
        Officer Jacobs took responsibility for the above mentioned suspect, reading their rights, searching the individual and identifying him as a Mr. Jeffe Villanueva.
        All four suspects involved were taken to Mission Row in order to be transported to DOC.
        
        Officer Jacobs was informed that Mr. Villanueva was involved in a domestic terrorism incident that took place at El Burro. Mr. Villanueva, along with Daniel Bates and Ace Aetherite, attended a public event and shot at the other participants. Governor Lewis Langley approved SF01 - Domestic Terrorism to be placed on the mentioned individuals for their involvement in the shooting at the event.
    EVIDENCE DETAILS
    • Document the possessions confiscated from the arrested suspect.
      Possessions are to be documented individually, examples of documented illegal possessions are "Pistol .50" or "12 grams of Cocaine". Legal possessions that can be categorized may be grouped, eg. "Clothing" to describe all clothing items. 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 Possessions:
        
        
        Legal Possessions:
        
        
        Photograph of Possessions (MANDATORY)

        

  

• Exhibit #4: Arrest report - Winston Yin, 18/OCT/2024

  

  

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

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  MUGSHOT

  • SUSPECT DETAILS
    • 
      Full Name: Winston Yin
      Phone Number: 5849942
      Licenses Suspended: Yes
      Officers Involved:
      • Police Officer III Mick Wegman
      • Police Officer III Jamie Lockwood
      • Police Officer III Don Mozzarella
      • Police Officer III+1 Jack Mobray
      • Assistant Chief Phillipe Sanchez
      • Police Captain III Gareth Longford
      • Police Sergeant II George Hill
      • Police Sergeant I Brian Dox
      • Police Detective II Murphy Azalea
      • Police Officer III+1 Mark Payne
      • Police Officer III Gary Woods
      • Police Officer III Phillip Mahone
      • Police Officer II Carl Jacobs
      Charges:
      • SF01 - Domestic Terrorism
      • WM01 - Unlawful Brandishing of a Firearm or Weapon
      • GM19 - Face Concealment (b)
      • WM02 - Possession of a Class 1 Firearm
      • VF01 - Evading an Officer
      • GF14 - False Impersonation of a Gov. Employee
      • SF01 - Domestic Terrorism
    INCIDENT NARRATIVE
    • Incident Date: 18/OCT/2024
      
      Explain what happened, sufficient detail must be given to justify the placed charges, videos could be provided.
      • After arresting individuals that have shot at individuals in a TED Race, we followed them to the beginning where they went in reverse and started to evade where I took Tires out and they took off and got out on foot and fell down a mountain injuring himself.
        
        3 Individuals were injured and arrested at this point where they were brought to Pillbox where Winston Yin took Officer Jamie Lockwood hostage requesting that him and his gang members to be released. He was let into his vehicle where he was let go leading us into a vehicle pursuit and he was caught.
        
        After discussion with Atorney General and GOV Domestic Terrorism was placed on all individuals involved with the shots at the event and hostage of Jamie Lockwood.
    EVIDENCE DETAILS
    • Document the possessions confiscated from the arrested suspect.
      Possessions are to be documented individually, examples of documented illegal possessions are "Pistol .50" or "12 grams of Cocaine". Legal possessions that can be categorized may be grouped, eg. "Clothing" to describe all clothing items. 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 Possessions:
        Exhibit A: WM 29 Pistol
        Exhibit B: Ski Mask
        
        
        Legal Possessions:
        Exhibit A: Knuckle Busters
        Exhibit B: Pendant
        Exhibit C: Glasses
        Exhibit D: Radio
        Exhibit E: Surgical Gloves
        Exhibit F: Trouper Hat
        
        
        Photograph of Possessions (MANDATORY)

        

  

• Exhibit #5: Bodycam footage - Police Officer Phillip Mahone, 18/OCT/2025

  Footage.mp4
  ((Proof of RP))

• Exhibit #6: Witness statement - Police Officer Jamie Lockwood

  

  

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

  Case Information

  • Incident Date: 01/JAN/2000

  Witness Information

  • Name: Jamie Lockwood
    Date of Birth: 21/MAY/1998
    Phone Number: 400-1945
    Occupation: Police Officer III, Los Santos Police Department

  Witness Statement

  • I was on a motorcycle unit, trailing a vehicle participating in the event, the car with 2 civilians went of road near the garbage job area. I was in the middle of ensure that both occupant of the vehicle were okay, as I heard a call over out radio that shots were fired near the starting line.
    
    I double checked that both occupants were okay and able to get back on the road safely and then responded to the call.
    
    When I arrived back to the start line, the suspects involved that I saw Ace Aethernite and Diesel Bates, were injured on the beach below. I chose to not mention the vehicle and other suspects as I do not recall them in clarity, I was focused on Diesel Bates and Ace Aethernite, as I was the one to treat them for the injuries they had obtained.
    
    I was informed that both of my patients were 10-15s, so before treatment I secured them, Cuffing and disarming. I first treated Diesel Bates and then after ensuring he was stable moved to assist Ace aethernite as he was not being treated, about half way through my treatment of Ace aethernite, MD arrived on scene.
    
    I allowed them space to treat Ace and then searched him for illegal items, ID and potential keys as we always do per. Procedure.
    
    During my search of Ace aethernite I found a bag, in which he had hidden Illegal body armour. Other than the illegal bodyarmor Ace Aethernite was unarmed and only in possession of personal property.
    
    I relayed that I had not yet searched Diesel bater, to which an officer I don't remember said that it had been handled.
    
    MD paramedics warned that one of the suspect Jeffe, had not been completely patted down, he still had a flashlight on his hip and seemingly had jewellery.
    
    We followed MD to Pillbox and once there I followed the doctors in to pat down and secure Jeffe.
    While patting him down and gathering his personal belongings, a man entered (Winston Yin), which I did not take much note of as this was a hospital.
    He then swiftly pulled a gun and held me hostage, demanding I don't touch my radio or panic button, and that I drop all my weapons, Firearm, Taser, baton. Officer outside quickly realised something was wrong as it had been taking a long time.
    
    It became a hostage situation, Winston Yin was demanding that a cruiser be provided and that all suspect involved (Jeffe, Ace and Diesel) be loaded into the vehicle, if the demands were not met, he would kill me. Officers met the demands, allowing him to enter the vehicle and a pursuit entailed.
    
    I joined Jack Mobray in their cruiser, however we were slightly behind as I had to collect my weapons and radio from the floor.
    
    We followed the pursuit line and shortly after we heard that the vehicle had TC'ed at the construction site near Adams apple blvd. By the time we got to the scene, all suspects were in custody.
    
    They were transported to MRPD as we set up a HVT convey.
    While in the convoy, charges were discussed (In fairness they had been discussed prior to the hostage situation and during the transport aswell) but charges were placed as we waited at MRPD.
    
    I spoke up reminding the arresting officer to charge Ace Aethernite with the possession of illegal body armor.
    I was then instructed to handle the arrest report and arrest charges, as I had searched and treated him.
    
    I don't recall who relayed the message from Lewis Langley, but all officer were instructed to place Domestic terrorism on the people in the vehicle at the event, so everyone except for Winston.
    
    Additionally I was instructed to place Evading charges on Ace Aethernite as he was in the vehicle that evaded police on the original scene.
    
    ((I was not asked to save the Bodycam footage, but I always RP putting it on, so I don't know if that can be used as "evidence"))

  Witness Affirmation

  • I, Jamie Lockwood, 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,
    
    
    Jamie Lockwood
    Police Officer III
    Los Santos Police Department
    
    Date: 23/OCT/2024

  

• Exhibit #7: Witness statement - Police Officer Jack Mobray

  

  

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

  Case Information

  • Incident Date: 18/OCT/2024

  Witness Information

  • Name: Jack Mobray
    Date of Birth: 04/MAY/1992
    Phone Number: N/A
    Occupation: Police Officer, Los Santos Police Department

  Witness Statement

  • The Traffic Enforcement Division was hosting a public event open to the people of Los Santos, mid way through the event the, Jeffe Villanueva, Diesel Bates and Ace Aethenite all got into one of the police jugulars being used to race. They removed the GPS and began shooting at other race participants because of this the vehicle was pursued and its tires were taken, all three suspects were injured I can't say how because I didn't see I believe it was a mix of shooting and jumping off a cliff. We took all three of them to pillbox to get them treated. During this time First Assisstant Chief of Police Phillipe Sanchez reached out to Governor Lewis Langley asking if they should all be charged with Terrorism he agreed and they were all charged. While suspects were being taken from Upper Pillbox Winston Yin came and took Officer Lockwood under gunpoint, I personally began negotiating with him. He demanded that his friends all be put into one of the police cruisers and they be allowed to get away, we complied with the first demand and as soon as Officer Lockwood was secure we began pursuing the vehicle. They were eventually caught and we took them to Mission Row and did a HVT Transport to DOC, we reached out to First Assistant Chief of Police Phillipe Sanchez asking if he would like the fourth indivdiual (Winston Yin) to be charged with Terrorism for which he agreed. I believe Attorney General Terrence Williams also agreed everyone would be charged with Terrorism. I didn't handle the arresting procedures for any of the indivdiuals but some of them had illegal posssesions which gave them extra charges.

  Witness Affirmation

  • I, Jack Mobray, 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,
    
    
    Jack Mobray
    Police Officer III+1 Jack Mobray
    Los Santos Police Department
    
    Date: 23/OCT/2024

  

• Exhibit #8: Witness statement - Police Officer Phillip Mahone

  

  

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

  Case Information

  • Incident Date: 18/OCT/2024

  Witness Information

  • Name: Phillip Mahone
    Date of Birth: 13/JUN/1997
    Phone Number: 286-3780
    Occupation: Police Officer III, Los Santos Police Department

  Witness Statement

  • While I was attending a Traffic Enforcement Division event on El Burro, legally racing Police Jugulars with civilians for charity. While I was racing, a three-stacked Jugular that was also participating in a race, shot at the other Jugulars racing, particularly the one in front of me, causing them to crash from a popped tire. The occupants of the Jugular stopped at the finish line and were ordered to step out of the vehicle, however, they refused to comply and started evading, eventually being shot down by officers on the beach east of the event. Those three suspects were Ace Aetherite, Diesel Bates, and Jeffe Villanueva.
    
    When transporting them to Upper Pillbox, Winston Yin was waiting inside the lobby and once Officer Jamie Lockwood was alone inside with a suspect, he took her hostage.
    
    Regarding the Domestic Terrorism charge, Governor Langley advised us to place the charge on the suspects.

  Witness Affirmation

  • I, Phillip Mahone, 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,
    
    
    Phillip Mahone
    Police Officer III
    Los Santos Police Department
    
    Date: 23/OCT/2024

  

• Exhibit #9: Witness statement - Police Officer Mick Wegman

  

  

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

  Case Information

  • Incident Date: 29/OCT/2024

  Witness Information

  • Name: Mick Wegman
    Date of Birth: 21/AUG/1993
    Phone Number: 2681
    Occupation: Police Officer III, Los Santos Police Department

  Witness Statement

  • While I was assisting the event on my Mary bike, on the last race I assisted was Diesel Bates, Ace Aethernite, Jeffe Villanueva was in the vehicle claiming they were going to shoot at tires, I imagined that they have been searched so I took it as a joke. Upon the end where they were passing another vehicle where they started shooting tires using a firearm, I went over the radio informing everyone and followed them to the end where we attempted to stop them where they backed into my bike where I took tire shots, they got out and an on foot where they fell off a mountain injuring themselves and myself. I did take a shot at 1 individual as I believed he may have been armed and he was getting up.
    
    After transporting them and getting myself medical attention Winston Yin took Officer Jamie Lockwood hostage where they got into a buffalo took off and crashed once again and was arrested once again.
    
    I believe the Domestic Terrorism charge was given by GOV and Attorney General as it was given permission to add the charge over the Department Radio.

  Witness Affirmation

  • I, Mick Wegman, 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,
    
    
    Mick Wegman
    Police Officer III
    Los Santos Police Department
    
    Date: 23/OCT/2024

  

• Exhibit #10: Witness statement - Police Officer Carl Jacobs

  

  

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

  Case Information

  • Incident Date: 18/OCT/2024

  Witness Information

  • Name: Carl Jacobs
    Date of Birth: 01/JAN/1990
    Phone Number: 519-9919
    Occupation: Police Officer III, Los Santos Police Department

  Witness Statement

  • This incident is split into two parts; The first that took place at the organised event and the second that took place at Upper Pillbox.
    
    I arrived to this situation at Upper Pillbox, so prior context was unknown at this point. I was only aware of a hostage situation involving the aformentioned individuals and Officer Jamie Lockwood.
    
    Shortly after I arrived, negotiations were coming to a conclusion where-by the hostage takers would release the Officer in exchange for a Police Buffalo STX. This was arranged and they were offered STAFF-1A's cruiser parked at the front.
    
    A pursuit was initiated with a number of Officers, while some remained to attend to the victim. The pursuit was relatively short lived, concluding at Alta St Construction Site. The aformentioned individuals were taken out of the vehicle one by one, cuffed and mirandised by myself. They were then transported to Mission Row where they were searched in a secure location, with SWAT preparing a transport to DOC.
    
    The domestic terrorism charge being referenced in the appeal comes from events that took place prior to my involvement. I was informed to place the Domestic Terrorism charge on the suspect I was handling (Jeffe Villanueva) as it was approved by Governor Lewis Langley and the Attorney General.
    
    While Mr. Villanueva was involved at Pillbox with the kidnapping, the only additional charge placed was for his involvement in the pursuit that took place after, by voluntarily entering a vehicle and then fleeing from the Police.

  Witness Affirmation

  • I, Carl Jacobs, 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,
    
    Carl Jacobs
    Police Officer III
    Los Santos Police Department
    
    Date: 23/OCT/2024

  

• Exhibit #11: Witness statement - Police Captain Gareth Longford

  

  

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

  Case Information

  • Incident Date: 18/OCT/2024

  Witness Information

  • Name: Gareth Longford
    Date of Birth: 09/OCT/1995
    Phone Number: 478-4969
    Occupation: Police Captain III, Los Santos Police Department

  Witness Statement

  • I responded to a hostage callout over the radio, stating that an Officer had been taken hostage by an individual inside Pillbox Medical Centre. I deployed my MK14 Marksman Rifle and entered Pillbox from the rear entrance so I could gain an advantage on the suspect. The situation was de-escalated to a pursuit which ended with all occupants of the vehicle being apprehended at the Mile High Club construction site on Power and San Andreas. I was not leading the scene, instead I focused on scene security so I was not actually informed of who the suspects were at the time.
    
    This was the extent of my involvement. I was not involved in any incidents prior to the Pillbox Hostage situation so I cannot comment on such.

  Witness Affirmation

  • I, Gareth Longford, 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 Captain III Gareth Longford
    Los Santos Police Department
    Date: 23/OCT/2024

  

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

[Hope Kant]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Docket Notice
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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• Parties,
  
  This is to serve as a FIRST notice to the defendant that bench trials are currently scheduled on multiple days throughout the week. Please notify the court if these times do not work for you. The expectation of the court is that each defendant file a notice for availability in the next 7 days. Date, times, and formatting shown here. The courts will only provide the defendant three notices prior to involuntarily dismissing the case in favor of prosecution due to lack of response from the defendant.
  
  Please note there is the possibility of a trial happening if defendants show up to City Hall and both a judge and defense attorney are available.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  
  Associate Justice
  Branch Administrator
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  505-9925 — [email protected]

[Hope Kant]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Docket Notice
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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• Parties,
  
  This is to serve as a SECOND notice to the defendant that bench trials are currently scheduled on multiple days throughout the week. Please notify the court if these times do not work for you. The expectation of the court is that each defendant file a notice for availability in the next 7 days. Date, times, and formatting shown here. The courts will only provide the defendant three notices prior to involuntarily dismissing the case in favor of prosecution due to lack of response from the defendant.
  
  Please note there is the possibility of a trial happening if defendants show up to City Hall and both a judge and defense attorney are available.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  
  Associate Justice
  Branch Administrator
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  505-9925 — [email protected]

[Hope Kant]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Docket Notice
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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• Parties,
  
  This is to serve as a THIRD AND FINAL notice to the defendant that bench trials are currently scheduled on multiple days throughout the week. Please notify the court if these times do not work for you. The expectation of the court is that each defendant file a notice for availability in the next 7 days. Date, times, and formatting shown here. The courts will only provide the defendant three notices prior to involuntarily dismissing the case in favor of prosecution due to lack of response from the defendant.
  
  Please note there is the possibility of a trial happening if defendants show up to City Hall and both a judge and defense attorney are available.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  
  Branch Administrator
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  505-9925 — [email protected]

[AceAethernite]

sorry for any delay, anyday between 11-15 aug works with any timslot between 6pm to 10pm

[Joseph Horton]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Superior Court of San Andreas
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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NOTICE OF TRIAL

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN ANDREAS

State of San Andreas v. Ace Aethernite & Diesel Bates
#25-BT-0030

A trial date was set on the above case on 10th of August, 2025.

In accordance with the availability reported by both parties in response to the Notice of Scheduling/time-slot application, this trial shall take place at 10:00 PM on 13th of August, 2025 at Rockford Hills City Hall, Carcer Way, Metro Los Santos, SA.

Both parties are ordered to be present in the Judges Chambers no later than 15 minutes prior to the above listed date for pretrial arrangements. If complications occur that must result in a delay or cancellation of the trial, you are ordered to inform the court no later than 12 hours prior to the above listed date.


So ordered,



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

[Hope Kant]

San Andreas Judicial Branch
Superior Court of San Andreas
"EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW"

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ISSUANCE OF VERDICT

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN ANDREAS

State of San Andreas v. Ace Aethernite & Diesel Bates
#25-CM-0030

A decision was reached in the above case on the 13th day of August, 2025.

To begin the court would like to note that they have accepted the plea of Guilty from the defendant Diesel Bates due to a lack of response to his attorney as well as on the case itself. That being said, the court will now review the events of the 18th of October, 2024.

The facts of the case are as follows:

• A Jugular 3x occupied participated in shooting at other racegoers during a LSPD event.
• The vehicle proceeded to evade from officers.
• The occupants of the vehicle were injured and taken to Pillbox Medical Hospital.
• Winston Yin took an officer hostage in order to have the occupants of the Jugular released from police custody.
• Individuals proceeded to evade a second time, but were later apprehended.
• The defendant was not in possession of any class of firearm.

The facts up for debate:

• Whether or not the individuals in the Jugular shot at police, as there are conflicting reports.

The defense argued that the actions of the defendant were not that of a willing participant. They also made mention to the lack of weapon on their defendant at the time of arrest. The prosecution presented their cases via the motion for discovery as they had no vocal representation at the time of trial.

To that effect, the court must review the weight of the charge SF01 - Domestic Terrorism against the actions of the defendant. The penal code definition of Domestic Terrorism is defined as extreme violent activities that appear to be intended:

1. to intimidate or coerce a civilian population;
2. to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion; or
3. to affect the conduct of a government by mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping.

While the acts committed by the occupants of the vehicle were violent in nature, the court finds that they do not rise to the level of extreme violence. It is the determination of the court that the charge SF01 - Domestic Terrorism should be applied in circumstances where the level of destruction or harm is so great that other violations of the penal code simply would not suffice.

It is with the above considerations that I issue the following verdict:

• On the count of SF01 - Domestic Terrorism, I find the defendant, Ace Aethernite, not guilty.

The defendant should make their way to City Hall at their earliest convenience to have the change to their record noted as well as the payment of $39,000 returned to them for fines, time, and other expenses/inconveniences incurred from the contested charges.


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