Defendants Name: Chad Rapkov
Defendants Phone: 289-5356
Defendants Address: 9 Palomino Ave.
Requested Attorney: Hugh R. Allgood
Defendants Phone: 289-5356
Defendants Address: 9 Palomino Ave.
Requested Attorney: Hugh R. Allgood
Department: Los Santos Police Department
Officer/Deputy 1
Badge Number: N/A
Rank & Name: Jason Steel - Captain
Officer/Deputy 2
Badge Number: N/A
Rank & Name: Grace Steel - Detective
Officer/Deputy 3
Badge Number: N/A
Rank & Name: Samuele Colonna - Detective
Officer/Deputy 1
Badge Number: N/A
Rank & Name: Jason Steel - Captain
Officer/Deputy 2
Badge Number: N/A
Rank & Name: Grace Steel - Detective
Officer/Deputy 3
Badge Number: N/A
Rank & Name: Samuele Colonna - Detective
Time & Date of Incident(s): 18th of January, 2022 - Unknown Time
Charge(s) Being Appealed: GM15 - Obstruction of Justice
Narrative:
On the 18th of January 2022 I noticed a group of individuals on bikes parked on the pier and decided to speak with them in a friendly manner as I always do. I decided to situate myself between the two of them and we began a very lighthearted conversation. Unannounced, a squad of six detectives composed of Joseph Couch, Grace Steel, Jason Steel, and Samuele Colonna and two others pulled up and drew heavy weaponry at the group including myself.
A female (Female A) was removed from her bike and detained on the grounds of what they then at the time described as a DB case file and proceeded to search her. I, understandably, did not get involved and refrained from speaking or disrupting the scene and simply acted as an observer to the commotion. Female A was told she would be placed under arrest, and they then proceeded to transport her away from the scene. Our small group, a bit shocked, began to discuss what had happened but in short time went back to what we were doing prior.
A few moments later, Jason Steel, Grace Steel, and Samuele Colonna came back again with heavy weapons drawn and detained another female (Female B) again on grounds of a DB case file. Female B requested the badge numbers of all officer’s present and both Jason Steel and [Firstname] Colona released this information, however, Grace Steel did not. A bit put off by this, I proceeded to explain in a non disruptive way how she was required to produce her badge number. At no point had I stepped between them and Female B as she was being arrested and never prevented Female B’s detainment.
Jason Steel had ordered me to back away from where I had been standing and, while no scene management was in place, I proceeded to obey the order and move away from the location. As I was walking away and about to cross a set of concrete barriers located on the pier, Jason Steel loudly called upon me to stop walking and stated I was under arrest for obstruction of justice.
A bit taken aback as to why I was now being detained, I questioned him about Grace Steels refusal to release a badge number to which he stated that it was not something mandated by the penal code. Understandably, I was shocked to hear this response and stated firmly that it was obviously not in the penal code but instead LSPD policy. They agreed that indeed it was LSPD policy but that if I had a problem with the badge number not being released, I could file an IA report. At the time of this appeal being placed, the IA report is still pending.
I was transported to Mission Row and was left unattended for quite some time. Most officers even seemed confused as to why I was locked inside the cells to begin with, including a few of the initial detectives on the scene. After some time, I was finally booked and served a 30-day sentence for obstruction of justice.
I seek to appeal this charge as I believe I am not guilty of committing the aforementioned offense. My reputation in the state alongside my otherwise clean record will show that I am an above-board citizen who would not interfere in the administration of justice and prove I only serve to better my community.
I, Chad Rapkov, 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.))
Charge(s) Being Appealed: GM15 - Obstruction of Justice
Narrative:
On the 18th of January 2022 I noticed a group of individuals on bikes parked on the pier and decided to speak with them in a friendly manner as I always do. I decided to situate myself between the two of them and we began a very lighthearted conversation. Unannounced, a squad of six detectives composed of Joseph Couch, Grace Steel, Jason Steel, and Samuele Colonna and two others pulled up and drew heavy weaponry at the group including myself.
A female (Female A) was removed from her bike and detained on the grounds of what they then at the time described as a DB case file and proceeded to search her. I, understandably, did not get involved and refrained from speaking or disrupting the scene and simply acted as an observer to the commotion. Female A was told she would be placed under arrest, and they then proceeded to transport her away from the scene. Our small group, a bit shocked, began to discuss what had happened but in short time went back to what we were doing prior.
A few moments later, Jason Steel, Grace Steel, and Samuele Colonna came back again with heavy weapons drawn and detained another female (Female B) again on grounds of a DB case file. Female B requested the badge numbers of all officer’s present and both Jason Steel and [Firstname] Colona released this information, however, Grace Steel did not. A bit put off by this, I proceeded to explain in a non disruptive way how she was required to produce her badge number. At no point had I stepped between them and Female B as she was being arrested and never prevented Female B’s detainment.
Jason Steel had ordered me to back away from where I had been standing and, while no scene management was in place, I proceeded to obey the order and move away from the location. As I was walking away and about to cross a set of concrete barriers located on the pier, Jason Steel loudly called upon me to stop walking and stated I was under arrest for obstruction of justice.
A bit taken aback as to why I was now being detained, I questioned him about Grace Steels refusal to release a badge number to which he stated that it was not something mandated by the penal code. Understandably, I was shocked to hear this response and stated firmly that it was obviously not in the penal code but instead LSPD policy. They agreed that indeed it was LSPD policy but that if I had a problem with the badge number not being released, I could file an IA report. At the time of this appeal being placed, the IA report is still pending.
I was transported to Mission Row and was left unattended for quite some time. Most officers even seemed confused as to why I was locked inside the cells to begin with, including a few of the initial detectives on the scene. After some time, I was finally booked and served a 30-day sentence for obstruction of justice.
I seek to appeal this charge as I believe I am not guilty of committing the aforementioned offense. My reputation in the state alongside my otherwise clean record will show that I am an above-board citizen who would not interfere in the administration of justice and prove I only serve to better my community.
I, Chad Rapkov, 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.))