INVESTIGATION REPORT
Detective-In-Charge Cpl. Marinify Contact marinify
Assigned Detective Dep. rainqg Contact rainqg
Date Assigned JUNE 19, 2024 Date Finished JUNE 20, 2024
INITIAL INFORMATION
Date of Incident JUNE 18, 2024 Time 6:32 PM EST
Date of Tip Submission JUNE 19, 2024
Location of Incident 3650 MAJELLAN WAY, STERLING HEIGHTS, RIDGEWAY COUNTY
Complainant Jepaloon Contact shelby2743
SUSPECTS
Suspect #1 rbwf ID 418038595
PROPOSED CHARGES FOR RBWF
3 S.C.C § 09
FIRST-DEGREE MURDER
(COUNTS x1)
The act of committing murder in the course of committing or attempting to
commit kidnapping, burglary, robbery, arson, obstruction or retaliation; or of
committing murder of a peace officer or civil department employee
discharging a lawful and official duty, with the knowledge of the person
being a peace officer or civil department employee; or of committing
murder with malice aforethought.
5 S.C.C § 01
UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A FIREARM
(COUNTS x1)
The act of possessing any firearm or ammunition without being a holder of
a valid RFLID; or possessing a weapon, firearm, or ammunition that was
sourced from an illegal dealer.
5 S.C.C § 05
UNLAWFUL DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM
(COUNTS x1)
The act of discharging a firearm while within city limits / residential areas
without legal means to do such as a proper permit or for self defense.
5 S.C.C § 04
BRANDISHING
(COUNTS x1)
The act, except in self-defense, of while in the presence of any other
person, drawing or exhibiting 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.
NOTES
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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION RIDGEWAY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
CASE NUMBER INVESTIGATION REPORT DATE
CID-0258 06/20/24
PROBABLE CAUSE STATEMENT
Date Written JUNE 20, 2024
Supporting the Case of STATE OF RIDGEWAY V. rbwf
I, rainqg, being duly sworn, state as follows:
INTRODUCTION AND OFFICER BACKGROUND
[1] I am a Deputy in the Ridgeway County Sheriff’s Office and a Detective in the Criminal Investigations Division
(hereinafter “CID”). As a law enforcement officer, I am empowered to conduct investigations.
[2] I have been employed with the Sheriff’s Office since January 27th, 2024.
[3] I have investigated a multitude of cases involving violent crime.
[4] This affidavit is being submitted in support of a criminal information alleging that rbwf violated the
following state criminal laws: 3 S.C.C § 09 (First-Degree Murder), 5 S.C.C § 01 (Unlawful Possession of a Firearm),
5 S.C.C § 05 (Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm), and 5 S.C.C § 04 (Brandishing).
[5] This affidavit is based on my personal knowledge, information provided to me by other law enforcement
agents, law enforcement records, witness interviews, and my training and experience, as well as the training and
experience of other law enforcement agents.
[6] Because this affidavit is being submitted for the limited purpose of establishing probable cause in support
of a criminal information, I have not included each and every fact known to me concerning this investigation. I have
only set forth the facts that I believe are necessary to establish probable cause that the suspect violated the state
criminal laws set forth herein.
STATEMENT
[7] On the 18th of June, 2024 at 6:32 PM EST, complainant Jepaloon was engaged in a pursuit of a gray Cavela
operated by suspect rbwf. As the driver of the Ridgeway Park Service Cavela the complainant was in caused the
suspect’s Cavela to come to a stop, the complainant exited their vehicle. The suspect followed suit and unlawfully
drew their Stetson M2-A, an unlawful firearm, to open fire at the complainant while within city limits and without
legal means to do so. The complainant who was carrying out his official duties as a law enforcement ranger
sustained injuries resulting in their death. Immediately after, the suspect was shot and killed by a fellow ranger.
Refer to Exhibit A.
[8] In an interview with the complainant, they stated they believe the suspect had killed them in an attempt to
escape from law enforcement. Refer to Exhibit B.
[9] The suspect was contacted however refused an interview which is implied by the sexual material sent in
response to the request. Refer to Exhibit C.
APPENDIX OF EVIDENCE
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION RIDGEWAY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
CASE NUMBER INVESTIGATION REPORT DATE
CID-0258 06/20/24
[10] The affiant submits the following pieces of documentary evidence:
EXHIBIT ID SUMMARY
Exhibit A Video capturing the crimes.
Exhibit B Interview with the complainant.
Exhibit C [NSFW] Interview attempt with the suspect.
CONCLUSION
[11] Based on the foregoing, your affiant submits there is probable cause to believe that rbwf violated 3 S.C.C §
09, which makes it a crime to commit murder in the course of committing or attempting to commit kidnapping,
burglary, robbery, arson, obstruction or retaliation; or of committing murder of a peace officer or civil department
employee discharging a lawful and official duty, with the knowledge of the person being a peace officer or civil
department employee; or of committing murder with malice aforethought.
[12] Based on the foregoing, your affiant submits there is probable cause to believe that rbwf violated 5 S.C.C §
01, which makes it a crime to possess any firearm or ammunition without being a holder of a valid RFLID; or
possessing a weapon, firearm, or ammunition that was sourced from an illegal dealer.
[13] Based on the foregoing, your affiant submits there is probable cause to believe that rbwf 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.
[14] Based on the foregoing, your affiant submits there is probable cause to believe that rbwf 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.
Affiant declares under penalty of perjury that everything stated in this document is true and correct.
Affiant rainqg
Detective, Criminal Investigations Division
Ridgeway County Sheriff’s Office
Executed:
06/20/2024
Being authorized to prosecute the offenses charged, I approve this information.
Prosecutor Username
Position
State of Ridgeway Department of Justice
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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION RIDGEWAY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
CASE NUMBER INVESTIGATION REPORT DATE
CID-0258 06/20/24
