#25-BT-0087 State of San Andreas v. Phil Russo

[Phil Russo]

Defendant Name: Phil Russo
Defendant Phone: 525-3245
(( Defendant Discord: xxtheirishguyxx ))
(( Defendant Timezone: NA EST ))
Type of Representation (Pick one): Public Defender

Charging Department: SD

Date & Time of Incident(s): 08/APR/2025 Around 19:00 hours
Charge(s):

• Bank Robbery
• Evading
• Resisting Arrest
• Possession unlawful use of a government equipment

Narrative:
I am not guilty for the three charges of Evading, Resisting Arrest, and Possession unlawful use of a government equipment.

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I, Phil Russo, 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. ))

[Sayaka Yukimura]

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. Phil Russo

The court has hereby received and acknowledged the above case on the 29th day of April, 2025.

The Superior Court of San Andreas has received your filing and the case is now pending activation. Be advised that the bench trial court system operates off a time-slot scheduling system. Please look out for notifications from either the courts or your attorney in regards to scheduling your bench trial.

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
San Andreas Judicial Branch
(909) 304-2935 — [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. Phil Russo
#25-BT-0087

A Notice of Activation & Order for Discovery was entered in the above case on the 29th day of April, 2025.

The case of State of San Andreas v. Phil Russo 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 DISCOVERY

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN ANDREAS

State of San Andreas v. Phil Russo
#25-BT-0087

A Motion for Discovery was filed in the above case on the 27th of May, 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 - Phil Russo, 08/APR/2025

  

  ARREST REPORT
  

  MUGSHOT

  SUSPECT 1 DETAILS

  • 
    
    
    Full Name: Phil Russo
    Telephone Number: 5253245
    Licenses Suspended: No
    Charges:
    • VF01 - Evading an Officer
    • GM04 - Resisting Arrest
    • GM10 - Failure to Comply / Identify
    • SF07 - Bank Robbery
    • GM25 - Possession/Unlawful use of Government Equipment
    
    
    Additional Details (Suspect's vehicle, etc.) :

  
  
  VEHICLES INVOLVED

  
  
  DEPUTY DETAILS

  • Full Name: Zero Hunter
    Badge Number: 20174
    Callsign: 3-Z-12

  
  
  INCIDENT DETAILS

  • Date of Arrest: 2025-04-08
    Deputies Involved: Zero Hunter, Vincenzo Callas, Cole Lawless, Tom Brown, Arnold Rimmer
    
    Provide details of the incident leading up to the arrest
    • There was a failed attempted robbery at 68 bank and units were responding to a pursuit that led them away from it. At this time I decided to go undercover and watch over the bank as I saw numerous vehicles still in the area that might be associated with the previous attempt at the bank. I found a location with cover after searching the entire area, at the opposite side of the bank on the roof I found their scout looking at the front of the bank calling out cops. We made a plan to get units there quickly without enough time for their scouts to alert them and managed to do so coming north from the dirt road from Senora.
      
      As we all set up at the front of the bank numerous suspects ran out of the bank, all the suspects ran past the numerous firearms and attempted to get onto their bikes and cars. As it was a serious felony most had their guns out but I kept my tazer out just in case, managing to tase over 3-4 suspects trying to get into their vehicles to leave. The suspect I detained hopped onto in his vehicle and began to drive away numerous times but was tazed and fell off. He fell onto the floor where whilst he got up I tried cuffing but he broke his cuffs and kept running to drive away. He was eventually restrained and placed into the back of a car. He was taken to DOC where they processed him.

  
  EVIDENCE DETAILS

  • Location of Evidence Locker: N/A

  
  
  ARRESTING DEPUTY SIGNATURE
  
  

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• Exhibit #2: Witness statement - Investigator Zero Hunter

  

  

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

  Case Information

  • Case Number: [Case Number]
    Incident Date: [08/APR/2025]

  Witness Information

  • Name: [Zero Hunter]
    Date of Birth: [08/JAN/1995]
    Phone Number: [REDACTED]
    Occupation: [Investigator - LSSD]

  Witness Statement

  • [I was undercover watching over the 68 Bank due to suspicions of a group of people attempting to rob the bank. I sat by behind a tree and watched numerous vehicles arrive and get out, getting into the bank. Russo was one of the individuals who arrived at the bank. Multiple units arrived silently and were able to secure the front of the bank. Most of the suspects ran out of the bank after having committed the attempted robbery. I attempted to tase numerous people, and Russo was one of them. Russo got in his vehicle, tried to leave and drive off, but only because I managed to tase him mid-accelerating, would he fall out and onto the floor. His resisting charge comes from me attempting to cuff him, but he would resist them, pushing me off him and again attempting to run. Finally, when checking his car, a GPS tracking device was found.]

  Witness Affirmation

  • I, [Zero Hunter], 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,
    
    
    Investigator I Zero Hunter
    Gang & Narcotics Division
    Los Santos County Sheriff's Department
    [/b]
    Date: [22/MAY/2025]

  

• Exhibit #3: Bodycam footage - Investigator Zero Hunter, 08/APR/2025

  * The bodycam footage would show Hunter undercover, watching over the bank and arriving on the scene with multiple units as they got out of their vehicles and covered the front door. At this moment, shots began to be fired from behind the units, hitting numerous deputies and officers. Attention would stay facing the bank entrance, and the suspects would all run out at the same time, trying to get onto their bikes. Numerous individuals would get onto their bikes and leave/try to leave. Hunter managed to tase 3 different suspects, all of whom got onto their bikes or cars and began to evade, who were either accelerating, slowing down or crashing.
  
  Russo would be one of these individuals seen leaving the bank. He would start to drive off and be tased and stopped, and cuffs would be attempted. He would then resist the cuffing and get tased again. He would Russo would finally be detained and placed into a car, where he would wait and be taken to DOC by Lawless. I remained on the scene to wait for the impounding of the vehicles. Whilst unlocking and searching vehicles, in the vehicle checked to be registered to Phil Russo, a GPS tracker would be found in the glovebox.
  ((Proof of RP))

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

[Phil Russo]

Hello, @Sayaka Yukimura

At this time, I am asking the court for a continuance. I have not been assigned a public defender at this time.

((The reasoning I am requesting a continuance is ooc. The "bodycam footage" provided is not factual. I would like to state that I requested Zero to record his POV.

@Terence Williams and @Zero Hunter Please review "Exhibit #3: Bodycam footage - Investigator Zero Hunter, 08/APR/2025" And update the RP. You are stating things in which I did not do. Update the wording to reflect what happened or simply remove any refence to my name.

If this is not updated in 40 hours I will have to report you both for powergaming. ))

Thank you,
Phil Russo

[Sayaka Yukimura]

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

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• Parties,
  
  The court will be granting the defendant's motion for a continuance to ensure that he is properly represented. The court encourages you to reach out to either our Chief Public Defender, or any private defense office.
  
  
  Respectfully,
  
  
  Superior Court Judge
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  (909) 304-2935 — [email protected]

[Hope Kant]

((I've been informed by the admin handling the situation that we are okay to resume... and so we shall!))

[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]

[Joseph Horton]

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,
  
  
  Court Clerk
  San Andreas Judicial Branch
  274-6959 — [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 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
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. Phil Russo
#25-BT-0087

A decision was reached in the above case on the 27th day of July, 2025.

Due to a lack of response from the defendant in the above case, the case will now be accepting the plea of guilty from the defendant. The defendant was given ample time to interact with the courts and file availability. If any of the dates and times did not align with the schedule of the defendant, they were able to contact the courts stating the like. As little to no contact has been made with the courts in the past 3-4 weeks, this case will now be archived and the charges will remain on the record of the defendant.

Respectfully,


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