SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF RIDGEWAY
STATE OF RIDGEWAY
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CASE NO. 0000-00000Z
CRIMINAL INFORMATION
Plaintiff
v.
TrooperBloxton
Defendant
CRIMINAL INFORMATION
Comes forth the State of Ridgeway to seek justice and preserve the dignity of the state and
therein charge the defendant as follows;
COUNT ONE - 3 R.C.C. § 10 - SECOND DEGREE MURDER
OFFENSE TYPE - FELONY
On or about the 5th of August 2025, in Palmer, Ridgeway County, the defendant willfully and
intentionally shot the victim to death near the RCSO Headquarters. The victim had been forced out from
the vehicle due to the defendant shooting inside of the vehicle and was shot to death by the defendant
with a Wesler.
COUNT TWO - 4 R.C.C. § 07 - VANDALISM
OFFENSE TYPE - MISDEMEANOR
On or about the 5th of August 2025, in Palmer, Ridgway County, the defendant willfully and
intentionally shot from the inside of the vehicle shattering the glass and lowering the victim’s vehicle
health.
COUNT THREE - 4 R.C.C. § 09 - EVIDENCE THEFT
OFFENSE TYPE - MISDEMEANOR
On or about the 5th of August of 2025, in Palmer, Ridgeway County, the defendant shortly after
murdering the victim had picked up items belonging to the victim.
COUNT FOUR - 5 R.C.C. § 05 - UNLAWFUL DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM
OFFENSE TYPE - MISDEMEANOR
On or about the 5th of August of 2025, in Palmer, Ridgeway County, the defendant had shot rounds
from his Wesler within Palmer City Limits.
On August 5, 2025, it was reported to the SBI by Shawn_Schmidt (“Complainant”) that the
defendant had used a firearm to kill them without lawful justification. This incident occurred
on the same day. Special Agent-in-Charge SchmidtTCrapps (“Your affiant”) was assigned to
investigate this incident. The complainant provided one video exhibit alongside their tip to
the SBI, which is attached as Exhibit A. Exhibit A is a video exhibit that shows the
complainant operating a black Lancelot, driving on the road adjacent to the Ridgeway
County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters. The complainant zooms their camera behind them,
and another individual is seen in the rear seat of the Lancelot. Immediately afterward, the
individual in the back of the Lancelot discharges a firearm, damaging the vehicle. The
complainant exits the vehicle and falls to the ground. The rear passenger, identified as the
Defendant, then exits the vehicle while displaying a Wesler. The complainant stands up and
draws their firearm before being shot by the Defendant. The Defendant is then seen picking
up items dropped by the complainant upon their death. These items include four (4) boxes
of .45 ACP ammunition, two (2) boxes of 9mm ammunition, and one (1) Cline 911 handgun.
The Defendant then states “L BOZO” toward the complainant, who appears in shock over
what just occurred. The video exhibit ends here. Exhibit B is a video exhibit of an interview
between the complainant and your affiant regarding the incident on August 5, 2025. During
the interview, the complainant stated that they were driving along the road near the
Ridgeway County Sheriff's Office when an individual, later identified as the defendant, was
seen riding atop a freight train and discharged a Wesler firearm at the complainant’s
vehicle. The complainant explained that after this initial encounter, they located the suspect
again, at which point the defendant entered the complainant’s vehicle, called them a
“clown,” and then attempted to shoot them from the back seat. The complainant exited the
vehicle in an attempt to avoid being shot, but fell due to the vehicle being in motion and was
unable to draw their weapon. The complainant stated that the defendant took advantage of
this moment and fatally shot them. The complainant confirmed the defendant exited the
vehicle to retrieve the complainant’s dropped items, which included a Cline handgun,
multiple boxes of 9mm and .45 ACP ammunition, and possibly a Cardiac 5. The complainant
reported a prior interaction with the Defendant earlier that day, in which the defendant
stepped in front of the complainant’s Ridgeway Credit Union (RCU) vehicle in Sterling,
resulting in a minor collision. This incident was reportedly witnessed by an RCSO deputy.
The complainant believed that the shooting may have been a retaliatory act due to the
earlier collision, as the Defendant appeared irritated that the deputy took no action. The
complainant stated their vehicle was slightly damaged during the initial gunfire, though no
windows were broken. Exhibit C is a video exhibit of an interview between the Defendant
and your affiant regarding the incident that occurred on August 5, 2025, at the Ridgeway
County Sheriff's Office Headquarters. The Defendant was accompanied by their appointed
attorney, CartelEnthusiast, a public defender, during the interview. After being read their
Miranda rights and waiver, the Defendant acknowledged understanding and agreed to
speak with your affiant. The Defendant stated that the individual involved in the incident had
been ramming their vehicle. In response, the Defendant entered the individual’s vehicle,
which was unlocked, and waited inside. When asked to elaborate on what occurred
afterward, the Defendant claimed they blacked out and could not recall any further details.
When asked whether they were armed with a firearm at the time, the Defendant invoked
their Fifth Amendment right and refused to answer. Similarly, when asked if they possessed
a valid Ridgeway Firearms License, the Defendant again invoked the Fifth Amendment. The
Defendant explained that they entered the vehicle because they believed it was the safest
place to be, citing that no law enforcement officers were present and that the other
individual had been hitting them with a car. However, the Defendant admitted they did not
have any clips or screenshots to support this claim. When asked what items they picked up
from the ground during the incident, the Defendant once more invoked the Fifth
Amendment and declined to answer. The interview concluded with no further questions
from your affiant. As a trained criminal investigator, it is your affiant’s opinion that on August
5, 2025, near the Ridgeway County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters, the Defendant
deliberately used a firearm to take the life of the complainant. As shown in Exhibit A, the
Defendant first discharged a round from the back seat of the complainant’s vehicle before
exiting and drawing a loaded Wesler again. The Defendant fired directly at the complainant,
striking and killing them before collecting items from the complainant’s body. These actions
demonstrate a clear intent to inflict serious bodily harm, with total disregard for the
complainant’s life. Based on the foregoing, your affiant finds sufficient probable cause to
charge the Defendant with one (1) count of 3 R.S.C § 10 – Second-Degree Murder. As
observed in Exhibit A and confirmed during the complainant’s interview, the Defendant
discharged a firearm from inside the complainant’s vehicle, causing damage to the Lancelot.
Although the extent of damage was limited, the Defendant’s actions demonstrated an
intentional and unprovoked use of force against private property. Your affiant finds
sufficient probable cause to charge the Defendant with one (1) count of 4 R.S.C § 07 –
Vandalism. As shown in Exhibit A, immediately following the complainant’s death, the
Defendant is seen retrieving multiple items dropped near the deceased’s body, including
ammunition and a Cline 911 handgun. The Defendant was not acting in any official capacity
nor attempting to preserve evidence. Instead, the items were taken in the aftermath of a
fatal shooting that the Defendant caused. Based on these facts, your affiant finds sufficient
probable cause to charge the Defendant with one (1) count of 4 R.S.C § 09 – Evidence Theft.
Exhibit A depicts the Defendant firing a Wesler within the city limits of Palmer, directly
adjacent to the Ridgeway County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters. There is no indication the
Defendant acted in lawful self-defense or had the necessary authorization to discharge a
weapon. The discharge was not provoked by any immediate threat, and the use of the
firearm resulted in the death of another individual. Based on the foregoing, your affiant
finds sufficient probable cause to charge the Defendant with one (1) count of 5 R.S.C § 05 –
Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm.
STATEMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE
This is a statement of probable cause to be filled out by the investigating officer. They should
briefly discuss their experience and then the events that they investigated. The statement should not
exceed one page in length.
I swear that all statements made in this statement of probable cause are true and correct to the
best of my knowledge under the pains and penalties of perjury.
Affiant /s/ SchmidtTCrapps
Special Agent In Charge
State Bureau of Investigations
Ridgeway State Police
Executed:
08/07/2025
Being authorized to prosecute the offenses charged, I approve this information
Prosecutor /s/ E_xagle
Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Division
Ridgeway Department of Justice
Executed:
08/08/2025
