An article by Larisa Stasiuk
Co-written by Ralph Wondersbruck.

Yesterday evening around 7:30pm at Pershing Square, a robbery occured. Some of the suspects were caught on scene, but one of them managed to escape police hands. Named " B. B ", they were interviewed by SAN, via phone.

"B.B" is a high ranked member in an Irish Mob, people know him as the "Security" for the 'House'. "As you all know, I'm more than a security guy here." B.B says. Even though, he's highly ranked there's is someone above him, "Ruling the streets" as he likes to say. This mysterious mob doesn't seem to have any goal in their doing as B.B himself says: "[Just] eight men trying to do something."

Why did he chose to live this way? According to B.B himself it's just because, he "doesn't give a flying fuck about life."

Being in the charge of a criminal organisation seems to be pretty hard, as he says that cops are chasing him 24/7. B.B has no problem with admitting his crimes, in his own words he "Aimed at an innocent man with a gun" last night. "A cruiser appeared, [he] rushed off. "
Still, this man sees himself more like a Peacekeeper than a mobster. He comments "If a man comes to my area, messes with my men. My peacekeeping skills can't be limited." He adds that basic citizen of Los Santos should be scared of this mob. But is that really a good way to be seen?

B.B doesn't respect African-americans, because of their "barbaric-attitude". However, he does respect the police force, but remains wary of them due to their obvious stance against one-another.

The Mob is currently in a war with "The Fame Hotel". B.B says that they invite people to their hotel, and once people arive, the Fame Hotel staff robs them. "If this is true, we should ask; What are the police doing"?
 
In the end of October an historical event transpired. Los Santos City Council and the Board of Police Commissioners introduced the first and youngest female Chief of Police to ever serve the Los Santos Police Department.

On October 30, 2013, around 5 p.m., the Los Santos Police Department held an internal meeting. In conjunction with the Los Santos City Council and the Board of Police Commissioners. Who sworn in the new and promising police Captain Rachel Walker, 29, as the new Chief of Police for the Department. The now former interim Chief Waylon Becket, 40, with an extensive law enforcement and administrative background will return to Detroit City Police Department.

The newly appointed police Chief has pledged to improve police services. By bringing awareness and resolve, to the on-going effort to combat and end the modern day human trafficking. The Chief also pledges to combat the gang and drug problem in the City of Los Santos. But makes no comment as to how.

Chief Walker now oversees the third largest police department in the United States, managing 10,000 sworn officers and civilian employees, 3.8 million people, with an annual budget that exceeds one point one billion dollars. Walker was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 1984. She was educated locally and attended University of Las Vegas, where he graduated with a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice Administration.

Chief Walker transitioned to the Los Santos Police Department in November, 2010, after serving six years and seven months with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

The new police chief says she's committed to reducing violence and making the Los Santos Police Department the best police agency in the US.


Hannah Hall
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Last week we looked at the state of Los Santos' more urban areas, this week I decided to take a peek into the lives of those risking their own safety every day to keep us, the public, safe. With a false bomb scare and a near stabbing at IGS, there were plenty of opportunities for photos. So - I hope you enjoy the small collection of photographs I have put together for this week's edition of 'Los Santos In Pictures'!
Mia Smith
Chief Creative Director

 
Today, two SAN members were physically assaulted at Idlewood Gas Station. The offender, name unknown, hit one member in the face for taking a photo he was partially seen in. Then he retaliated by hitting another member in the back of the head.

Thankfully, an officer of the Los Santos Police Department saw the incident and the man was quickly tazed. After recovering, the offender tried to evade on foot but was quickly caught and tazed again.

We are including a picture of thie man, in the hopes we can prevent any other unnecessary violent acts.



 


Los Santos: Earlier today patrol officers from the LSPD's Office of Operations, City Patrol Unit arrested 28-year-old Carlos Reyes, a resident of the Idlewood of Los Santos, for sexual assault. Reyes was an employee of a local 24/7. 

On October 29th, 2013, around 07:43 p.m., LSPD patrol officers were in the area of the Pershing Square's Mall when they responded to and observed a group of men and women involved in a physical altercation. One of the men, Carlos Reyes, 28, was accused of having stalked, threatened, groped and tried to kidnap a 24-year-old woman who wishes to remain anonymous. 

One of the men at the scene, Bradley Callaghan, 18, had according to the police report intercepted Reyes only a minute before the officers arrived. Which has been identified as one the major factors that led to the successful arrest. Callaghan was later cleared of all suspicion of crime.

                                                                                 
             Hannah Hall
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Here are a few pictures the SAN team has taken over the past few weeks. We'll let you judge if Los Santos is a true tourist destination or not!
 
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