SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF RIDGEWAY
STATE OF RIDGEWAY
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CASE NO. RSC-CM-3412
CRIMINAL INFORMATION
Plaintiff
v.
THESOUTHCENTREALGUY
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 22nd of July, 2024, within the city limits of Palmer, Ridgeway County, the defendant,
THESOUTHCENTREALGUY, intentionally and knowingly caused the death of JustTheJudge1. The
defendant approached JustTheJudge1 while the victim was refueling his vehicle at a gas station. The
defendant discharged a firearm, identified as a Stetson M1, directly at JustTheJudge1, resulting in the
victim’s death.
COUNT TWO - 5 R.C.C § 05 - UNLAWFUL DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM
OFFENSE TYPE - MISDEMEANOR
On or about the 22nd of July, 2024, within the city limits of Palmer, Ridgeway County, the defendant,
THESOUTHCENTREALGUY, unlawfully discharged a firearm, identified as a Stetson M1. The
discharge occurred in a public area, specifically a gas station.
STATEMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE
Your affiant is a Deputy First Class for the Ridgeway County Sheriff's Office (“RCSO”) with the
position of Detective with the assignment to the Criminal Investigations Division (“CID”) and have been
so employed since October of 2023. In addition to my employment history relevant to the case, I serve
as the Deputy Chief with the Ridgeway County Fire Department, and as a Sergeant with the Ridgeway
National Guard.
As a result of my employment, I am an officer of the State of Ridgeway who is empowered by
law to conduct investigations and make arrests for offenses enumerated in titles one through six of the
Ridgeway County Criminal Code. In addition, as a result of my employment, I have received training on
various matters pertaining to crimes involving firearms within Ridgeway County, and I continue to
receive training as investigative techniques continue to evolve.
On or about July 22, 2024, JustTheJudge1 was filling up his vehicle with gas at the Gas Station
in the City of Palmer, Ridgeway County, State of Ridgeway. While using the gas pump, JustTheJudge1
was approached by THESOUTHCENTREALGUY, who used what appears to be a Stetson M1 to
intentionally and knowingly cause the death of JustTheJudge1 by discharging his firearm at him within
Palmer city limits with no apparent legal justification to do so.
As a trained criminal investigator, I can see that the suspect’s behavior is consistent
demonstrating intent and knowledge of his doing.
He can be seen exiting his vehicle at a gas station that is empty with the exception of
JustTheJudge1. He also aims directly at JustTheJudge1. Following the murder, the suspect made an
attempt to flee the area which is a clear demonstration of his possession of knowledge surrounding the
offense in which he just committed.
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/ Azap634
Deputy First Class
Criminal Investigations Division
Ridgeway County Sheriff's Office
Executed:
08/10/2024
Being authorized to prosecute the offenses charged, I approve this information
Prosecutor /s/ imnotRummy
State Attorney
Criminal Division
Ridgeway Department of Justice
Executed:
08/10/2024
