“It Was Just a Prank”: Citizen Nearly Run Over Outside Diamond Casino, BCSO Deputies Dismiss Incident

"Reporters Interviewing The Citizen Outside The Diamond Casino"

A troubling incident unfolded outside the Diamond Casino & Resort in the early hours of Tuesday morning when a San Andreas resident narrowly escaped being struck by a vehicle in what appeared to be an attempted robbery-turned-assault. Despite providing key evidence and surviving a direct threat to his life, the citizen was met with confusion, indifference, and ultimately dismissal by responding law enforcement officers.

According to the citizen—who has requested anonymity for their safety—the ordeal began shortly after exiting the Diamond Casino. While approaching his parked vehicle, he observed a white Dodge Charger positioned at an angle toward his car. A suspicious individual was seen tampering with the rear of the vehicle, prompting the concerned citizen to stop and assess the situation.

Upon noticing the citizen watching, the suspect quickly fled in the Charger, speeding off in an apparent effort to avoid detection. The citizen acted quickly, capturing the license plate of the fleeing vehicle and immediately contacting law enforcement to report the suspicious activity.

But the story didn’t end there.

Shortly after the initial encounter, the suspect in the white Dodge Charger returned to the scene and confronted the citizen, who was still on the phone with emergency dispatchers. According to eyewitness testimony, the suspect attempted to downplay the situation, allegedly saying, "It was a prank" and "I wasn't going to rob anything." The citizen informed the individual that police had already been called.

That’s when the encounter turned violent.

In what the citizen describes as a deliberate and malicious act, the suspect attempted to run them over by ramming their own vehicle. The citizen narrowly avoided being struck, diving out of harm’s way just in time. The Charger then sped away from the casino property for a second time.

Response Time & Medical Absence Raise Concerns

Emergency services reportedly took nearly ten minutes to arrive at the scene. No emergency medical personnel were dispatched despite the citizen reporting a potential vehicular assault. For a high-profile location like the Diamond Casino—frequented by both tourists and locals—such a delay in response time has left many questioning the readiness and prioritization of public safety agencies in the state.

"No Crime Committed," Says BCSO Deputy

Once law enforcement arrived, the citizen was met with a lengthy and disorganized questioning process involving multiple officers. However, it was a one-on-one exchange with a deputy from the Blaine County Sheriff's Office, identified as Deputy Jack Hoffman, that left the citizen most disturbed.

According to the citizen, Deputy Hoffman concluded the conversation by stating, “No crime had been committed,” and that, “There is nothing we can do, unless he comes back.”

This alarming response has ignited debate within the community about how attempted robbery and vehicular assault—both serious felonies under San Andreas law—could be so casually disregarded by law enforcement. The citizen was not given an incident number, case reference, or contact information for follow-up. Deputy Hoffman then reportedly left the scene without filing a report, leaving the individual without closure or the protection of an active investigation.

Public Backlash Grows

The incident has since sparked outrage among local residents, many of whom frequent the Diamond Casino and rely on law enforcement for safety in a city already plagued by rising crime rates. Critics have labeled the Sheriff’s Office’s response as negligent at best and dangerously dismissive at worst.

“If this isn’t a crime,” said one concerned resident outside the casino on Wednesday, “then what the hell is?”

Advocates and civil rights organizations have already begun demanding a formal inquiry into the handling of this incident, with calls for disciplinary action against the responding deputy and reforms to improve emergency response standards across the state.

As of publication, neither the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office nor Deputy Hoffman have responded to multiple requests for comment from The Vinewood Journal.

The citizen, though shaken, is thankful to be alive—but remains stunned by the outcome. “I did everything right,” he said. “I reported the crime, gave them the license plate, and even faced the guy. And yet… nothing.”

We’ll continue to follow this story and provide updates as they develop.