December 10, 2024

On the evening of December 10th, the police received 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. 3 0

Over the last week or so, the weather seems to have stabilized in Los Santos. Following the flurry of snow, the sun broke through the clouds, clearing the roads and sidewalks However, in a recent statement from the Los Santos Weather Office, it seems some rain is on the way. “LOS SANTOS, SA — The Los Santos Weather Office has issued an official weather advisory in anticipation of a powerful downpour expected to impact the city at the end of this week. After a period of unseasonably dry conditions, a series of storm systems from the Pacific have begun to converge, bringing heavy rainfall to the region. The upcoming storm will result in widespread rainfall. With some areas potentially seeing up to 50 millimeters (2 inches) of rain in just a few hours,” said Weather Office spokesperson Alex Ward. This rapid influx of moisture could lead to localized flooding and hazardous driving conditions across the city and surrounding areas. Key highlights from the Weather Office’s update include: This storm could pose some challenges for residents, so we urge everyone to take necessary precautions,” added Ward. “Avoid unnecessary travel, secure loose items outdoors, and stay tuned for further updates as the storm progresses. The Weather Office will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed. For more information, follow @LosSantosWeather on social media or visit our website for detailed forecasts and safety tips.” 2 0