Ribsey Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) Bureau of Licensing shuts down The Vanilla Unicorn Published: 7th of January, 2019. In the late hours of the 5th of January the Los Santos City Government descended on the Vanilla Unicorn in Strawberry over licensing issues. The LSPD were called in to assist with the situation, which spurred tension between the establishment's staff and its legal representation against the LSPD. Los Santos City Government officials in attendance, led by Mayor Vincent Rockford (center background). An unidentified police officer is seen speaking to Leon French. Managing the Unicorn was Peta Fitzhugh, who provides her account of the night. Her staff of 7 were midway through a successful opening when the bartender informed her that a representative from the government had requested her attention. The representative identified himself as Leon French and stated the club lacked a liquor license as it had never applied for one, which Fitzhugh could “scarcely believe”. The conversation was broken up with sporadic comments from the Unicorn staff, French was “quick to hurry off” when questioned regarding the license itself. The situation was complicated as the current lease owner of the Unicorn, Holly Hatch, was not available at the time to provide the required information. The aforementioned government representatives later returned with the LSPD. Fitzhugh was informed by her staff members of their arrival. Fitzhugh contacted Cynthia Vasquez, a named partner of the Vasquez & Cross law firm. Unicorn staff were ordered to continue working in the meantime. Upon her arrival Vasquez requested that the government and police refer them to the law that states the government is able to enter a business and close it down. The request was refused. Fitzhugh elaborated: “we threw it on trespassing because we no longer wanted to welcome them in our fine establishment and told them to wait outside. Once the Mayor arrived we went to talk with him”. Incumbent Mayor Vincent Rockford was pitched the same questions, however according to Fitzhugh they were not answered. Arriving past 11PM on an Elgin Avenue crammed with vehicles, a verbal standoff between Vasquez and the police was underway. Vasquez questioned LSPD Lieutenant Hector Dimakos on the subject of lawful entry and the general legality surrounding private property. The tone was set with Vasquez responding to the LSPD's compliance demands with: “I’m only legally required to follow legal orders”. An LSPD Sergeant (far right) looks on from the entrance to the Vanilla Unicorn as Cynthia Vasquez (second from right) demands information from the LSPD. Peta Fitzhugh (center, in pink) also looks on. Vasquez’ questions of whether the LSPD present were aware of the laws they were enforcing on behalf of the government and if said laws were written at the time of the incident (referencing the Rule of Law) went unanswered. Dimakos claimed the staff were obstructing, to which the Unicorn’s staff and Vasquez reaffirmed that they were not and that the LSPD could walk past them. Cynthia Vasquez (far left) detained in handcuffs. Officer Macintosh stands to her left, with Lieutenant Dimakos reciting orders on the far right. Vasquez was initially assumed to be an owner or manager of the club. Upon asking for the reason for her detainment, she was dismissed and Dimakos promptly walked away. Officer MacIntosh, the detaining officer, was unable to explain the cause for the detainment and plainly stated he was following orders from his superior. Meanwhile a team of 3 LSPD officers led by Sergeant Harrelson breached entry into the establishment by means of firing at the entrance door with an issued shotgun. This was implied to have happened without prior warning to those nearby, causing a member of staff to suffer an anxiety attack following the departure of the LSPD. A staff member also recorded the occurrence on their cell phone. City Official Spencer Jameson (far left) standing near his government colleagues. Captain Charles Hughes (center, in plainclothes) stands among his officers as their Scene Commander. Captain Charles Hughes eventually approached to clear up the issue; Vasquez had been detained for officer safety and interrupting “the flow of the crime scene”. Captain Hughes also had the following to say of the situation: “We were mandated by Mayor Rockford to close down this business, Miss Russo.” Spencer Jameson of the Department of Finance explained: “The scope of our authority as the Department of Finance is laid out in the City Charter. The business here registered [The Vanilla Unicorn] with the city government but never filed a request for a liquor license. It was elongated, seemingly deliberate violation of city code. We didn’t want an ordeal, we just wanted them to shut operations until they were properly licensed.” The City Charter is currently unavailable for unknown reasons. In the early hours of the 6th of January; The Los Santos Government made the Business Licensing & Municipal Accountability Act public knowledge. The Act details the Bureau's authority in Chapter II, Section 201. Warrants were allegedly filed for the night, however the staff at the Vanilla Unicorn claim they were not shown a warrant throughout the night. The warrant itself was allegedly approved by a judge to facilitate the seizure of the alcohol within, which was returned less than an hour later. The Vanilla Unicorn has since applied for a Liquor License. Staff at the Vanilla Unicorn boarding up their damaged entrance. R&R is an independent news source operating from Los Santos, with coverage across the city and its associated counties. R&R operates freely under Article I, Section 2 of the San Andreas Constitution. Edited January 11, 2019 by Ribsey 6 Link to comment
Law Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) User: Guest Comment: Hopefully there’s more context to the closure of business, such as; emails presenting a warning/reminder for not owning said license, clear evidence for the need to use excessive force to enter the premises. Otherwise it appears to be a complete mess on either side of the party. Edited January 7, 2019 by Law Link to comment
Rekhoem Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 User: WilliamWallace1990 Comment: 58 minutes ago, Law said: User: Guest Comment: Hopefully there’s more context to the closure of business, such as; emails presenting a warning/reminder for not owning said license, clear evidence for the need to use excessive force to enter the premises. Otherwise it appears to be a complete mess on either side of the party. The issue is that, even tho we should have elections according to the CONSTITUTION, the mayor is appointed and not elected. He doesn't see the need to warn people, and can swing his dick around freely if he wishes so, not having to worry about the public opinion Link to comment
Smilesville Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 User: Guest#218761 Comment: lol they didnt send us shit before they tried to shut us down, all this shit happened because a prick got told off, he literally said "I dont have to follow the penal code" then went and bitched to the mayor?? how about CORRUPTION OF A PUBLIC OFFICE for all these assholes, they should all be in jail Link to comment
Mitch Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 User: not hayley Comment; i cant wait for jon campbell to gimme money for a new door Link to comment
Lazarus Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 User: BigOtie Comment: Those government men look like a bunch of heroes to me. Those rabblerousers should be put in jail! Who knows what they could be putting in that alcohol, they need to be inspected and licensed! Link to comment
arkan Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 User: TheThinker1488 Comment: I feel as if the Vanilla Unicorn (Known Brothel) should have been burnt down....not shut down. Link to comment
mother_superior Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 User: H4MM3R Comment: glad these fuckers got shutdown, not harm now foul in the government takin a fucking stand against these fucking morons Link to comment
UTOPIA Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 User: Coogan1Firingsquad Comment: Chicks in there let you touch their tits if you ask them... managed to get away with drinking while also being under twenty one here MANY TIMES! This place is awesome, fuck the government man. ANARCHY FOR LIFE!!!!!! Link to comment
rockzeus Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) User: Rockzeus Comment: Vanilla unicorn was a spurn on the community. The government guys did a really good job! Mr. French, tear down that brothel! Edited January 8, 2019 by rockzeus Link to comment
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