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The Red County Ledger “Second Homicide in a Week Shakes Quiet Blueberry Community” By Alicia Mora | July 2025 BLUEBERRY, RC — A second fatal shooting in less than a week has stirred concern across Blueberry, a town long known more for its quiet fields than its crime reports. At approximately 22:10 last night, sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of gunfire at the Red County Truck Terminal, just off Route 1, across from the Fresa Trailer Park. When they arrived, they found a man slumped over the wheel of a Stratum wagon, riddled with bullet holes on the driver’s side door and rear panel. The victim was identified early this morning as Gilbert Malloy, 39, of no fixed residence. Paramedics declared him dead at the scene. Authorities believe Malloy was attempting to leave the terminal’s rear lot when he was gunned down, though they have not released further details. Witnesses described what may have been a vehicle fleeing the scene. The truck terminal was already closed for the evening, and no staff were reported to be on site at the time of the incident. According to law enforcement sources, Malloy had minor prior offenses, including possession and trespassing charges, but was not known to be affiliated with any major groups. Still, investigators have not ruled out the possibility of retaliation or gang ties. This marks the second homicide in Blueberry in under a week. Just days ago, Anthony Hernandez was found dead on the rooftops of a nearby apartment block after a shootout that left bullet casings scattered across the complex’s yard. “We’re not used to this kind of violence,” said a longtime resident who requested anonymity. “First the apartments, now the truck stop? People are locking their doors early now.” Locals describe a shift in the town’s atmosphere. Blueberry, once a sleepy stop between Los Santos and San Fierro, appears to be waking up to a darker reality.

The Red County Ledger “Gunfire in Blueberry: One Dead Following Late-Night Shooting at Apartment Complex” By Alicia Mora | July 2025 BLUEBERRY, RC — A man was found dead on the rooftop of a low-income apartment complex in Blueberry shortly after 1:14 AM, following a violent shootout in the complex’s central yard that startled residents and left behind a scene of spent shells, shattered windows, and unanswered questions. The deceased has been identified by authorities as Anthony Hernandez, a 28-year-old male with a listed residence in Los Santos. Hernandez was pronounced dead at the scene by county paramedics after suffering multiple gunshot wounds. According to investigators, his body was recovered on the rooftop of one of the southern units — an area suggesting he may have attempted to flee or pursue his assailant before being fatally shot at close range. Witnesses described a chaotic scene as shots rang out across the complex. Local accounts gathered at the scene suggest Hernandez may have initiated the confrontation, though this remains unconfirmed. His vehicle, a black luxury coupe registered to a Los Santos address, was located nearby and has since been impounded as part of the ongoing investigation. No suspects have been arrested as of this writing, and detectives with the Red County Sheriff's Department are still working to determine a motive. According to a department spokesperson, cooperation from residents has been limited, with several witnesses refusing to provide formal statements. Hernandez maintained an active presence on social media, where he frequently posted images displaying jewelry, high-end vehicles, and large amounts of cash. Authorities have not officially commented on whether robbery, retaliation, or gang involvement is suspected, but say all possibilities remain on the table. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Red County Sheriff’s tip line. No further details have been released.

The Red County Ledger “Four Dead in Six Weeks: Gang Activity in Blueberry Turns Structured” By Alicia Mora | July 2025 BLUEBERRY, RC — Authorities have linked a string of recent homicides to escalating gang presence in Blueberry, where investigators believe a group operating in the vicinity has established control over a growing narcotics trade. Four men have been killed since late June, two of them known residents of the Fresa Trailer Park with suspected ties to the group. Law enforcement has not issued official statements, but internal sources confirm the deaths are considered connected and consistent with territorial or disciplinary action. All remain under investigation. In the weeks following the killings, deputies have recorded a steady uptick in late-night drug activity, particularly concentrated around the Blueberry Projects, rural access roads through farmland, and isolated rest areas along Route 68. While individual seizures have been small, they show a diverse and high-quality supply: methamphetamine, marijuana and derivates, uncut cocaine, and pharmaceutical-grade opioids. Each recovery points to uniform packaging methods and suggests centralized handling and logistics. “It's not street-level chaos,” one official noted. “It’s quiet, structured.” Local traffic stops have led to multiple arrests involving individuals with Northern San Andreas priors. Vehicles are often unregistered or modified. Phones are wiped. Crazy Flakes Customs, a garage on the northern edge of town, had remained closed for several years before quietly reopening in early July. County records confirm the business is now registered under Edgar Benitez, known locally as Viriz, who was recently released on parole from Bone County State Prison. Benitez has prior convictions for firearms and narcotics possession but has fulfilled all terms of release under supervision. Edgar "Viriz" Benitez, pictured center in this frame taken from a low-budget music video circa 2010. Despite the increasing visibility, many locals remain cautious about openly discussing the gang’s influence. Fear of retaliation, combined with a lack of trust in law enforcement, has left much of the community silent or resigned. Several residents describe “La Yarda”, the projects in central Blueberry, as a place where loyalty and reputation carry more weight than official authority. The Sheriff’s Department has reportedly increased patrols in and around Blueberry, yet officers face challenges navigating a landscape marked by deep-rooted ties and unspoken codes. Previous efforts to intervene have been met with limited cooperation, and the current rise in violence and narcotics distribution complicates an already fragile balance. Experts on gang activity warn that Blueberry’s location makes it a strategic point for criminal networks seeking low-profile distribution channels between major urban centers. Whether this new chapter will lead to more stability through organized control or spiral into wider conflict remains uncertain. For now, Blueberry stands at a crossroads, caught between fading rural calm and an emerging street reality defined by coded markings, whispered warnings, and the cold calculus of survival.

The Lomas originated in Red County, with core members tied to small-time Norteño-affiliated sets operating out of Palomino Creek, Blueberry trailer parks, and San Fierro dock circles. Their leader, Edgar “Viriz” Benitez, is a Palomino Creek-born Caucasian-Mexican with prior involvement in smuggling operations and local drug distribution circuits, dating back to his years as a sailor along the San Andreas coast. In early 2025, following his release from state prison on narcotics charges, Viriz relocated to Las Colinas, establishing a small foothold at the Ambrose Trailer Park. From there, the Lomas maintained a decentralized, low-visibility presence, running narcotics, committing petty theft, and building minor connections around East Los Santos and neighboring county areas. An unresolved drug debt, stemming from a lost maritime shipment years earlier at the San Fierro docks, became the trigger for their absorption. The debt, still noted within Conexión records, was brought back to the surface by Salvador’s network, prompting contact with Viriz just as tensions between Norteño factions and Sureño sets began escalating across East Los Santos. Effective immediately, the Lomas are absorbed into La Conexión Mexicana Desde El Océano Pacífico, operating under Conexión leadership with full IC compliance. The group retains its Norteño cultural identity but is now formally attached as street-level operational muscle. OOC Note The Lomas started as a low-scale Norteño faction, rooted in county-level and North San Andreas RP culture, with focus on survivalist criminal RP: small drug deals, petty crimes, extortion, and decentralized outpost-based operations. All faction development up to this point was fully organic, with no scripting advantages and no external support. The Lomas built their identity through character-driven storylines, including interactions with bikers, local criminals, and independent smuggling RP across Red County and East Los Santos. Following IC pressure stemming from San Fierro smuggling debts, combined with escalating in-character tensions and confrontations with Sureño players, the Lomas are now officially absorbed into La Conexión Mexicana Desde El Océano Pacífico. All members have provided full CK permissions and fully acknowledge that the Lomas’ independent storyline has concluded. Going forward, all future screenshots, stories, and RP development from Lomas characters will take place inside the Conexión thread, as part of the broader Conexión RP environment. We appreciate the opportunity to merge and continue developing our characters and storylines under a larger, more organized umbrella.