From Dusty’s Desk
Folks,
Sheriff Dusty Hargrove here, and I’m gonna keep this plain and simple.
We’ve been hearing a whole lot of chatter moving through Blaine County and Los Santos about criminal activity picking up around the water and in the city. Some of it is the usual nonsense. Some of it ain’t.
There are rumors of a hijacked boat moving in fast from the southern docks, and if even half of what’s being said is true, there’s a good chance the kind of people chasing it are the same kind of people willing to put innocent folks in harm’s way to get what they want.
That means one thing for the rest of us:
Keep your head on a swivel.
If you’re out late, stay aware of your surroundings.
If something feels off, leave.
If you see suspicious activity near the shoreline, marinas, docks, or roadways leading inland, report it.
If you hear gunshots, don’t go looking for a story — get somewhere safe.
Let me be real clear: this is not the time for curiosity trips, dockside sightseeing, or playing hero with your phone out trying to “catch something wild” for the internet. Criminals under pressure are unpredictable, and desperate people make dangerous choices.
Parents, talk to your kids.
Business owners, check your locks, cameras, and alarms.
Boat owners, secure your vessels.
And everybody — yes, everybody — pay attention to what’s going on around you.
We are monitoring the situation and coordinating resources where needed. If you have information that may help, contact dispatch immediately. Even small details can matter.
Blaine County takes care of its own, but that only works when folks stay alert and use good sense.
Stay safe. Stay vigilant. And for the love of all things decent, don’t go chasing trouble just because you heard a rumor.
— Sheriff Dusty Hargrove
Blaine County Sheriff’s Office
Folks,
Sheriff Dusty Hargrove here, and I’m gonna keep this plain and simple.
We’ve been hearing a whole lot of chatter moving through Blaine County and Los Santos about criminal activity picking up around the water and in the city. Some of it is the usual nonsense. Some of it ain’t.
There are rumors of a hijacked boat moving in fast from the southern docks, and if even half of what’s being said is true, there’s a good chance the kind of people chasing it are the same kind of people willing to put innocent folks in harm’s way to get what they want.
That means one thing for the rest of us:
Keep your head on a swivel.
If you’re out late, stay aware of your surroundings.
If something feels off, leave.
If you see suspicious activity near the shoreline, marinas, docks, or roadways leading inland, report it.
If you hear gunshots, don’t go looking for a story — get somewhere safe.
Let me be real clear: this is not the time for curiosity trips, dockside sightseeing, or playing hero with your phone out trying to “catch something wild” for the internet. Criminals under pressure are unpredictable, and desperate people make dangerous choices.
Parents, talk to your kids.
Business owners, check your locks, cameras, and alarms.
Boat owners, secure your vessels.
And everybody — yes, everybody — pay attention to what’s going on around you.
We are monitoring the situation and coordinating resources where needed. If you have information that may help, contact dispatch immediately. Even small details can matter.
Blaine County takes care of its own, but that only works when folks stay alert and use good sense.
Stay safe. Stay vigilant. And for the love of all things decent, don’t go chasing trouble just because you heard a rumor.
— Sheriff Dusty Hargrove
Blaine County Sheriff’s Office
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