Probable Cause Affidavit
RIDGEWAY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Patrol Squad D
Dep. Arthur_Chen, 4S06
Case: Incident Date: Affidavit Date:
State of Ridgeway v. MidnightJDMPro Oct. 14th, 2026 Oct. 14th, 2026
On the 14th of October, 2026, at approximately 1154 hours EDT, writer was on duty and patrolling Ridgeway
County as a sworn member of the Ridgeway County Sheriff's Office. I was performing my duties wearing a
complete uniform, including a khaki shirt with patches on both shoulders displaying the Sheriffs Office logo
and a patrol vest that displayed the clearly written text "SHERIFF" on the front and back. Writer was located
inside the RCSO Sub-Station in Sterling Heights. At that time, an active dispatch alert was displayed on the
department's call board reading "Bank Robbery at Sterling in Progress." In response to the robbery call,
Writer spawned a Sheriff’s Office vehicle. The vehicle was a marked police vehicle bearing the distinctive
Ridgeway County Sheriff's Office livery prominently featuring the word "SHERIFF" in gold bold lettering on
both sides of the vehicle.
Writer entered the patrol vehicle in the Sub-Station's enclosed rear lot. Writer activated the vehicle's
emergency lighting (Lighting Control stage 2), producing flashing red and blue lights. Writer exited the lot
and drove south onto the public roadway toward the Ridgeway Credit Union. Writer traveled at
approximately 21 to 31 studs per second with emergency lights active. Writer observed a full-size grey SUV
stopped on the roadway ahead. Standing directly behind the SUV was a subject dressed entirely in black,
displaying the nametag MidnightJDMPro (hereinafter "Defendant").
Defendant was holding a long gun in a firing position. Visible muzzle flashes were emitted from Defendant's
weapon in the direction of Writer's patrol vehicle. Defendant used the SUV as cover while firing. Writer had
not yet exited his vehicle, had not drawn a weapon, and had not fired any rounds when Defendant opened
fire. Defendant fired first.
Writer exited the patrol vehicle. Writer took a position beside the patrol vehicle, using it as cover. Writer drew
his department-issued Stetson M2-A rifle. Writer returned fire at Defendant in self-defense and in defense of
the public. Writer fired 14 rounds at Defendant. Defendant continued to fire at Writer from behind the SUV.
Defendant repeatedly moved between the front and rear of the SUV, peeking out to fire and then returning to
cover. Writer activated the panic button on his radio. Defendant, still standing beside the SUV, fired again at
Writer. Writer died and collapsed onto the roadway. After Writer died, Defendant did not stop. Defendant left
cover, stepped into the open roadway, and continued to fire repeatedly in the direction of Writer's body at
other officers.
Based on the aforementioned, there is probable cause to believe that MidnightJDMPro committed the
following:
1. 1. Murder in the First Degree (R.C.C. § 3.01)
a. “Whoever kills another— in the course of committing or attempting to commit kidnapping,
burglary, robbery, arson, obstruction, or retaliation; or who is a peace officer or civil service
employee discharging a lawful duty, with the knowledge that said person is a peace officer or
civil service employee; with malice aforethought.”
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b. MidnightJDMPro shot and killed Writer, an on-duty RCSO deputy responding to a bank
robbery call in full uniform and a marked patrol car with emergency lights active.
MidnightJDMPro fired first from cover behind his vehicle killing Writer.
2. Aggravated Battery II (R.C.C. § 3.08(a))
a. “Whoever commits battery against a public official, police officer, civil service employee,
witness, or informant, and uses a deadly weapon in the commission of that offense or causes
serious bodily injury.”
b. MidnightJDMPro struck Writer, a uniformed deputy, with gunfire during the exchange,
causing serious bodily injury before the fatal shots.
3. Aggravated Assault II (R.C.C. § 3.09(a))
a. “Whoever commits assault against a public official, police officer, emergency worker, witness, or
informant, and uses or exhibits a deadly weapon in the commission of that offense.”
b. MidnightJDMPro pointed a firearm at Writer's occupied patrol car as it pulled out of the
substation parking lot, before Writer had exited the vehicle or drawn a weapon, placing Writer
in fear of imminent bodily injury.
4. Obstruction of Justice (R.C.C. § 2.16)
a. “Whoever— willfully resists, delays, or obstructs any public officer, peace officer, or paramedic,
emergency medical technician, or emergency medical responder in the discharge or attempt to
discharge any duty of his or her office or employment; or who willfully acts to interfere with the
process of justice.”
b. MidnightJDMPro ambushed and killed Writer as he attempted to respond to a bank robbery,
obstructing Writer from discharging his duties.
5. Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm (R.C.C. § 2.33)
a. “Whoever knowingly discharges a firearm within city limits or in residential areas without legal
reason to do so such as a permit or for self defense.”
b. MidnightJDMPro fired numerous rounds on a public roadway in the city limits of Sterling
Heights. He fired first and kept firing after Writer was down, so no self-defense claim applies.
6. Brandishing (R.C.C. § 2.36)
a. “Whoever, except in self defense, draws or exhibits any firearm in the presence of any other
person, whether loaded or unloaded, in a rude, angry, or threatening manner, or who unlawfully
uses a firearm in any fight or quarrel.”
b. MidnightJDMPro exhibited a long gun in a threatening manner toward an arriving deputy and
unlawfully used it in a gunfight that he started.
I solemnly affirm under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this document are true to the best of my
knowledge, information, and belief.
Deputy Arthur_Chen, RCSO
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