SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF RIDGEWAY
STATE OF RIDGEWAY
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CASE NO. RSC-XX-XXXX
CRIMINAL INFORMATION
Plaintiff
v.
AIL_Z
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. § 08 - ATTEMPTED MURDER
OFFENSE TYPE - FELONY
On or about the 24th of March, 2024, the Defendant attempted to kill Jepaloon. Jepaloon was on duty as
a Ridgeway Parks Service Ranger, on team, in uniform, and in a marked vehicle. The Defendant
initiated gunfire on Jepaloon and did not cease firing until the Defendant was killed.
COUNT TWO - 5 R.C.C. § 05 - UNLAWFUL DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM
OFFENSE TYPE - MISDEMEANOR
On or about the 24th of March, 2024, the Defendant discharged his firearm within Palmer city limits
without a legal means to do so. The Defendant initiated gunfire on a law enforcement officer and was
the first to begin firing, and therefore the Defendant’s actions cannot be construed to have been those of
self-defense.
COUNT THREE - 5 R.C.C. § 04 - BRANDISHING
OFFENSE TYPE - MISDEMEANOR
On or about the 24th of March, 2024, the Defendant unlawfully used his firearm during a fight. The
Defendant used his firearm knowing that his conduct would lead to the death of Jepaloon. The
Defendant initiated gunfire on a law enforcement officer and was the first to begin firing, and therefore
the Defendant’s actions cannot be construed to have been those of self-defense.
COUNT FOUR - 7 R.C.C. § 02 - RECKLESS DRIVING
OFFENSE TYPE - MISDEMEANOR
On or about the 24th of March, 2024, the Defendant drove offroad within Palmer city limits. After this
action, the Defendant struck the vehicle of Jepaloon, which was parked on the road with his emergency
lighting system enabled.
STATEMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE
On the 24th of March, 2024 at 4:56 PM EST, complainant Jepaloon can be observed in his
stationary Ranger Park Service Percivel as he was spectating a transit operator proceeding to tow a gray
Percivel. A few seconds later, suspect AIl_z in their black Lancaster approached the scene and came to a
gradual stop on the road beside Jepaloon. They then recklessly drove by driving off road while within
city limits and by striking the vehicle of the complainant. When Jepaloon made an attempt to apprehend
AIl_z, he exited his vehicle, drawing a Barrage 1014 and opening fire in an attempt to kill the law
enforcement officer. Though unsuccessful, AIl_z managed to injure Jepaloon prior to being killed. Refer
to Exhibit A.
When contacting the suspect, they mentioned constantly being arrested and having their
traceable cash confiscated by Jepaloon as they were committing robberies, saying that “he deserve[d] it”
in reference to the shooting. Refer to Exhibit B.
In an interview with the complainant, Jepaloon confirmed what the suspect had stated, believing
they had driven up to him due to their previous arrests for ATM fraud. Refer to Exhibit C.
Based on the foregoing, your affiant submits there is probable cause to believe that AIl_z
violated 3 S.C.C § 08, which makes it a crime to attempt to kill another individual.
Based on the foregoing, your affiant submits there is probable cause to believe that AIl_z
violated 5 S.C.C § 05, which makes it a crime to discharge a firearm while within city limits / residential
areas without legal means to do such as a proper permit or for self defense.
Based on the foregoing, your affiant submits there is probable cause to believe that AIl_z
violated 5 S.C.C § 04, which makes it a crime to, except in self-defense, of while in the presence of any
other person, draw or exhibit any firearm, whether loaded or unloaded, in a rude, angry, or threatening
manner, or who in any manner, unlawfully uses a firearm in any fight or quarrel.
Based on the foregoing, your affiant submits there is probable cause to believe that AIl_z
violated 7 S.C.C § 02, which makes it a crime to operate a motor vehicle and commit 3 or more traffic
infractions within 60 seconds, drive offroad while within city limits, or strike other vehicles.
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/ rainqg
Detective
Criminal Investigations Division
Ridgeway County Sheriff’s Office
Executed:
03/31/2024
Being authorized to prosecute the offenses charged, I approve this information
Prosecutor /s/ DevelopingNublets
State Attorney
Criminal Division
Ridgeway Department of Justice
Executed:
04/12/2024
