A few months ago, Isabella Rossi went missing following an incident with her works vehicle, in the ocean docks. She was missing for some time, before she was found dead. However, it seems history is repeating itself. James Puckett, Special Federal Agent has also gone missing, confirmed by unofficial sources. Following an incident earlier today involving some close individuals, Puckett has gone missing, supposedly in a Dodge Hellcat. He was last seen in the Idlewood Area, before going missing completely. Attempts to contact Puckett have been unsuccessful so far. SSA Kallstrom from the FBI has been assigned to the case, following reports of an abandoned vehicle in East Beach. It appears that a vehicle has been abandoned in the road, since Puckett has gone missing. While information is limited at this time, we are investigating the matter. Clock Is Ticking As we know with Special Agent Rossi, the clock is ticking. If you see, or hear from Special Agent Puckett, we urge you to get in contact with the relevant authorities. Likewise, if you see a dark color Dodge Hellcat, perhaps acting suspicious, then report it in. A life is potentially at risk here. Think about Isabella Rossi and do the right thing.

On December 10th, we received a statement from The Los Santos Weather Office in relation to the Three Day Downpour, expected to hit Los Santos on the 13th. We have reached the 13th and the downpour has started. Los Santos is being hit with heavy rain, thundering and lightening. The roads are saturated and an increased risk for road users. The data from the Los Santos Weather Office speculates that Los Santos will see 4cm of rain per hour, for the next few days. This is expected to occur in showers, and shouldn’t be constant rain, however this is subject to change and pure speculation. If you have plans that involve the outdoors, we would reccomend that you postpone those plans until the weather improves. Remain indoors where possible, and dry.

On November 22nd, we visited the fire department to understand the rumors around the failing command within the department. We spoke to a firefighter there, who informed us of the various issues relating to the Fire Department and how they were struggling with funding, faulty equipment and a lack of staff. Following that story, a new leadership team was appointed to the Fire Department, in order to make a difference. And they did, for a while. We saw an influx in new fire department colleagues and quick responses to calls across the county. However, the novelty has worn off. It seems the Fire Department has gone back to it’s old ways, with slow responses, a lack of staff and an increased risk on the public. Slow Response Times During the past week, we have seen two incidents where the Fire Department didn’t manage to respond in a reasonable time. The first one of these incidents relates to the Interstate Vehicle Fire. For context, a vehicle was on fire at the side of the interstate, with a male trapped inside. Shaw News was first on scene, and managed to fight some of the blaze with our on-board fire extinguishers. Quickly afterwards, an officer from the Los Santos Police Department arrived on scene, and began to help with the incident. However, the Fire Department didn’t respond to the call for over ten minutes. Upon arriving at the scene with a fire engine, the fire was promptly put out. However, the accompanying ambulance didn’t arrive on scene for a further 10 minutes. Overall, an RA didn’t arrive on the scene for an approx. 20 minutes from the time of the 911 call. Failing To Respond To A Suicide Call Following the Interstate Vehicle Fire, both the LSPD and the FD received a 911 call regarding a male on a bridge in Ganton. The male was struggling with his mental health, and threatening to jump and commit suicide. Upon arrival at the scene, we saw detectives and officers from the Los Santos Police Department, negotiating with the male. Shortly afterwards, Priest Ramirez arrived, and managed to talk the male down to safety. However, for the duration of the incident, the fire department didn’t respond once. The police were left to help with the male, and to provide support following the incident. Failure To Fulfill Their Duties Overall, the Fire Department have failed to fulfill their duties. With a lack of response to incidents and an overall slow response time, something needs to change. The public relies on the Los Santos Fire Department for both fire and medical incidents. Without an efficient, pro-active fire department, people become at risk, very quickly. Being a vital department in the city, we should see; Without these three main elements, the department shows signs of failing, like it is currently. Official Statements During our investigation into the Los Santos Fire Department and their actions, we requested statements from several people within the city. Those of who, require or have required the Los Santos Fire Department. Sergeant Whitelock, Los Santos Police Department As one of LSPDs representatives, I’d like to share with you the mutual feeling of frustration between me and other Law Enforcement Officers on Fire Department’s presence, or lack of thereof. As we all know, emergency services are meant to be prepared on the clock for any calls, but that doesn’t seem to be the case with the Fire Department, as their personnel have showed slow response times, or no response at all for that matter during high risk situations that we, as The Los Santos Police Department simply do not possess the proper equipment to deal with. The FD Personnel that do respond, often are simply not enough to do the job, as it requires the presence of multiple of them, therefore, subjecting said personnel to pressure, having them deal with With complex situations on their own with no back up. Lack of unity is going to come at a hefty price, as this field is no easy one. As you’ve mentioned in the examples above, the Fire Department personnel seem to be lacking discipline, letting only select, devoted individuals from the department handle all the heavy lifting, thus, setting a bad example, we honestly wish to see improvements, but if the current state that the FD is in currently continues, We don’t see anything changing anytime soon. Kind Regards,Chase WhitelockLos Santos Police Department. Carlos Marquez, Local Resident As a lifelong resident of Los Santos, I feel compelled to address a growing concern shared by many in our community about the Fire Department’s operations—or, more often, the lack thereof. Living in a city as fast-paced and unpredictable as Los Santos, we count on emergency services to be there when it matters most. Yet, time and again, the Fire Department seems to fall short. Whether it’s delayed response times or outright no-shows during critical incidents, it’s become clear that something needs to change. I’ve witnessed first responders from the LSPD and EMS stepping up under incredible pressure, often without the specialized resources only the Fire Department can provide. It’s unfair to everyone involved—our emergency crews and, most importantly, the citizens whose lives hang in the balance. When firefighters do show up, it’s often a skeleton crew, overwhelmed by the scale of the emergencies they face. This doesn’t just leave them overworked and vulnerable; it also risks the safety of everyone relying on them. For a team meant to exemplify coordination and bravery, the lack of cohesion within their ranks is disheartening. It’s especially frustrating to see a few dedicated individuals carrying the load while others seem content to coast. This imbalance creates division and sets a poor precedent for an organization that should operate as a unified front. We need to see real accountability and reform in the Fire Department. Until that happens, I fear the safety and trust of Los Santos residents will remain in jeopardy. Let’s hope they rise to the challenge—for all our sakes.

On December 11th, a dead body was discovered on the Desert Pass in Tierra Robada. The male who discovered the body, reported it via 911 to the relevant emergency services. Upon arrival to the bridge on Desert Pass, a lifeless body was laid across the wooden bridge. The Fire Department did their best to respond to the scene, to assess and tend to the male but they were too late, the male was already deceased. Upon assessment, it seems the male had suffered from either drowning or asphyxiation. Shaw News released an article on the discovery of the body, at 10:33pm. However, since then, nothing has happened with the body, or in the local area. Lack Of Investigation The body was discovered some time before we released the article. The fire department was on the scene ten minutes or so before Shaw News arrived, meaning the body had been laid out for over an hour, that we know of. However, at the time of the discovery, dispatch couldn’t find an available unit from the Police Department or a Detective. A sheriff was dispatched from the local area, to watch over the body, waiting for the prompt response of the police and/or detectives. But nearly twenty four hours later, the body is still laid, lifeless on the wooden bridge. Nobody has established a perimeter. Nobody has looked for further evidence as to how the male died. Nobody has identified the body. In a time where crime is expected to rise, it seems the police and detectives are falling behind. Since when was it acceptable for a body to be left? Lack Of Coroners With a body being discovered, and declared deceased, it would be standard practice that a coroner unit would be dispatched. Primarily to carry out a detailed analysis as to how the body became deceased, and the overall injuries. However, alongside the lack of detectives and the police, there was a lack of coroners too. The body remains on the wooden bridge, just waiting for somebody to show an interest. Losing Trust In Our Local Services The public have significantly lost trust in our emergency services. However, it seems that the loss of trust is continuing to decline. Over the last few weeks, we have seen; The public are in shock at the current state of our emergency services. What’s next? Concerned Local Resident, Lucy Jones “The discovery of a lifeless body on a bridge in Tierra Robada is a tragic incident that demands swift and thorough action. However, the response from our emergency services has exposed a worrying gap in their capabilities and commitment. It’s unacceptable that after the initial discovery, so little has been done to investigate what happened or bring clarity to this tragedy.” “This is not just about one case; it’s about the systemic issues within our emergency response and investigative processes. When a body is found under such suspicious circumstances, the public has a right to expect more than cursory checks and vague statements. We need a detailed investigation, transparency from authorities, and clear steps to ensure such oversights do not happen again.” “Our emergency services are vital to the safety and trust of the communities they serve. I call on the relevant authorities to address these failures immediately, provide answers to the public, and ensure that resources are allocated appropriately to prevent such incidents from being neglected in the future. Every life deserves dignity, and every case deserves justice.”

On the evening of December 10th, the police recieved a 911 call, regarding a masked male with a knife in the Idlewood Gas Station. Upon arrival, the male was leaning across the counter, holding a large knife towards the cashier. He was shouting, demanding for her to open the till and pass the money over. While she counted the money into a pile, an officer arrived on the scene. As the officer parked up, the suspect ran out of the gas station and got into a 2004 Ford Crown Victoria in Grey, speeding off from the gas station and into Idlewood. The Pursuit The suspect took officers on a pursuit through Idlewood and Ganton, mounting the sidewalk and running through countless red lights and stop signs. The pursuit continued for some time, before the suspect crashed his vehicle into a wall at Ocean Docks. Officers quickly surrounded the vehicle, holding the suspect at gunpoint and demanding that he dropped his knife. However, the male got out of his vehicle, and continued the pursuit on foot. He ran across Ocean Docks towards some stairs, where he scaled the stairs at speed. Once he reached the top, he stopped to catch a breath while the officers in pursuit caught up, and again held him at gunpoint. The suspect quickly kicked back into action and ran along a ledge, of which had a steep drop. As he prepared to scale down the ledge, he fell, twisting his ankle and bringing the pursuit to a close. Suspect Promptly Arrested Once the suspect had twisted his ankle, he was down on the ground. Officers ran around to hold the suspect at gunpoint again, looking to secure the knife and make an arrest. However, as officers surrounded the male, one attempted to collect the knife from the suspect. He was quick to handle the knife though, and made a slash towards the officer, cutting them slightly. The officer slashed was unknown at the time of writing, however it has been confirmed that the slash was only a flesh wound and a full recovery is expected. The male was arrested at the scene, and the cashier in the Idlewood Gas Station remains unharmed.

As we have covered in several articles, the registration period to run for the mayoral position was from the 1st of December to the 7th Of December, today. Today is the final day for open registration. If you are looking to put your name forward for the position of mayor, you need to do so today, by contacting the Office Of The Governor. Campaigning for all candidates will start tomorrow. Requirements Mayoral Candidates: City Council Candidates: (( OOC Requirements: To declare your intention to run, you must contact the Office Of The Governor. ((Message Barry Martin on Discord))

On the evening of December 5th, a detective enabled his panic button in Ganton, following an altercation with a male. Upon arrival at the scene, a male had Detective Marzella in a chokehold, holding him like a hostage. As officers arrived, the grip on Marzella grew tighter. Officers drew their registered firearms, holding the male at gunpoint, but unable to fire at risk of injuring the detective. Quickly, the male got the detective into the vehicle and sped away from the scene. The male took officers on a pursuit across Los Santos and deep into Red County. Eventually, the pursuit ended with the vehicle being stuck on a steep slope. Pursuit Ends On A Cliff Face Officers surrounded the vehicle, watching over the pair. However, as the vehicle was on a slope, it was nearing the water below. The risk level had risen significantly. While the officers watched over the vehicle, we overheard a nearby radio. The male had instructed Marzella to ask officers how long he would serve in prison for his actions with the detective. However, it seems the officers took a while to provide an answer. As the time continued to pass, the risk continue to rise. Officer Parker from the Los Santos Police Department continued to plead with the male, to let Detective Marzella leave the vehicle. Soon after the negotiation, the male issued two demands. He wanted eighty thousand dollars and a fast car to escape from the scene. Officers responded with encouragement to organize the demands in the city, due to being in a remote location. Another male on the scene, who was watching over offered his vehicle to escape. However, the offer was quickly ignored as the male continued to press for his demands. Officer Parker relayed the offer of the unknown vehicle, in return for the detective. Again, the offer was ignored. We also overheard Marzella asking what the fastest vehicle in the LSPD fleet was, in order to gain freedom from the male. Other officers could be hard over the radio agreeing. “I think it’s a uhh, good choice. We’re in a deadlock here, and, the guy’s weighing the car down himself.” – Officer Swanson “I don’t know how much longer we’ve got on this cliff, so I hope you guys are fuckin’ figuring something out” – Carmine Marzella As time continued, the male continued to plea for freedom with the officers. We overheard Officer Parker offering freedom in return for the detective, using it as a opportunity for arrest. However, the other male who had offered his vehicle got into a debate with the suspect. We overheard the male threaten to push the vehicle off the cliff, and also abuse several officers on the scene too. His relation to the incident was unknown, however he seemed to add fuel to the existing “fire”. While the male was arguing with officers, the vehicle slid down the cliff, managing to stop just short of the water. What was a very lucky escape, resulted in the pair being next to the water, should the vehicle slid again. As Officer Parker continued to negotiate with the pair, we saw the other male attempt to push two police vehicles into the water. Sergeant Whitelock attempted to pull the keys from the vehicle, however the male proceeded to punch Whitelock in the face, calling him a “goofy ass white boy”. Shortly after, we saw the pair walking up the incline, both the male and Detective Marzella. They continued to edge closer to Officer Parker. Freedom was in a short grasp for Marzella. The male then made another demand. He wanted our reporter to clear away from the area as they proceeded up the incline. In order to assist officers, we pushed back from the incident, but continued to monitor the progress. From a distance, we saw the pair reach the top of the incline. We also heard Officer Parker shout for help, needing some assistance from fellow officers. Very quickly, Officer Parker and Sergeant Whitelock tackled the suspect to the ground, with tazers in hand. However, the incident took a turn, when the officers reported that the male was going to kill Detective Marzella. Officer Swanson quickly got involved, helping the officers to secure the suspect. The attempt to secure the suspect had failed. We saw both the suspect and the Marzella in a police vehicle, ready to escape. However, he was quickly tazered in the vehicle, with Marzella also catching some of the prongs from the tazer. Sergeant Whitelock rushed over, opening the door and grabbing the suspect. We also heard Officer Parker say “Get out of this fucking car before I shoot you!” As we watched over the incident, we saw Marzella unconscious in the vehicle. Officer Parker attempted to kick the suspect in the vehicle, but failed. The suspect attempted to return the kick to the officer, but struggled with the size of the vehicle. As they wrestled, Sergeant Whitelock managed to strike the suspect, however he was holding onto the unconcious detective like a prize. The officers proceeded to pull on Marzella along with the suspect, attempting to set him free. However, the back and forth continued for a few minutes. Marzella Is Pulled From The Vehicle, Unconscious Sergeant Whitelock made the decision to release Oscar, the K9 from one of the other police vehicles. But Officer Parker was able to pull Marzella from the vehicle when the suspect was engaged in communication. As Marzella was out of the vehicle, officers continued to try and get the suspect out of the vehicle too. However, the suspect continued to try and protect himself through closing the door. The confrontation between officers and the suspect continued. We watched over the wrestle, with the suspect kicking the K9 in the head. Sergeant Whitelock and Officer Parker managed to pull the suspect from the vehicle, and detain him on the ground. However, he continued to fight towards officers, throwing several hits. Officers finally managed to

Following the announcement of a Special Election by Governor Blackwood, Election Week has taken part this week in Los Santos. With two days to go, the registration period officially closes on the 7th December, ready for campaigns to begin. The office of the governor is overseeing each applicant personally, ensuring only the right people have a chance at taking office on December 19th. If you are considering the position of Mayor or City District Council, now is the time to go forward for the position. Requirements Mayoral Candidates: City Council Candidates: (( OOC Requirements: To declare your intention to run, you must contact the Office Of The Governor. ((Message Barry Martin on Discord)) What Does The Position Of Mayor Entail? The position of mayor in Los Santos is a vital role that comes with the responsibility of leading the city and representing its residents. The mayor oversees key aspects of city governance, working to improve public safety, support local businesses, and address community concerns. They collaborate with city officials, such as the City District Council, to implement policies that make Los Santos a better place to live and work. Whether it’s improving infrastructure or managing public events, the mayor serves as a connection between the people and the government. Overall, vital for the city.

Mental Health can affect anyone. Regardless of gender, job or nationality. People are also affected by Mental Health in different ways. From depression to anxiety and much more. However, in Los Santos, it seems Mental Health conditions are becoming more apparent, with more people suffering every day. On December 1st, we reported on an incident in Ganton. A male was attempting to jump from a bridge, to take his own life. Luckily, Priest Ramirez arrived promptly and managed to talk the male down. However, not every sufferer of Mental Health concerns are so lucky. In this article, we have investigated Mental Health in Los Santos, to understand just how much of a daily struggle it is, for our people. Understanding The Severity 23.08% of adults experienced a mental illness in the past year, equivalent to nearly 60 million Americans. That’s roughly one in every five people, suffering with a mental illness in the past year. Struggling with daily life, their emotions, feelings. Also, 5.86% experienced a severe mental illness. This is a growing problem in Los Santos. People are faced with challenges on a daily basis. Especially those in critical roles, such as the Police or Fire. Seeing things on shift that nobody should. Los Santos needs to take a stance on Mental Health, and work with our people. Nathaniel Blackwood, All Saints General Hospital We spoke to Nathaniel Blackwood, Chief Of Medicine at the All Saints General Hospital. The conversation related to both Occupational Health and Mental Health Services. He said; “Regarding mental health – this is a crucial priority for us. We’re taking a two-pronged approach: First Responder Focus: We’re developing a specialized trauma support program specifically for law enforcement and emergency service personnel. This includes confidential counseling services and stress management resources. Community Mental Health: We’ve integrated mental health screenings into our regular health check-ups and are expanding our consultation services to include psychological support. The mental health challenges in our community are significant, and we’re committed to being part of the solution, whether it’s helping an officer process a difficult call or supporting a community member through trauma.” However, it seems those struggling with mental health, don’t want to reach to medical services, for the fear of judgement or worse, such as being sectioned under the Mental Health Act. What Needs To Happen Los Santos needs a community approach. Somebody or a team in the community, ready to help those in need with a mental illness. To work closely with the All Saints General Hospital and the Police. A good candidate for this would be Priest Ramirez. We saw him in action in Ganton, and he worked wonders on the bridge. A local community group, perhaps a non-profit charity of which would be available to help with Mental Health Concerns. Another approach would be for the All Saints General Hospital to establish an Adult Mental Health Service. A service where people in our community, our friends and family can be referred to, for help and support. How YOU Can Help If you know of anybody suffering with a mental health condition or illness, you can help. Call the LSFD hotline on 311 in cases of emergency. Alternatively, report the individual to the nearest emergency service worker. You can make a difference.