Chapter 3 has lift off. Took some effort to get this one through but I think you'll all enjoy this one quite a bit. Remember if you have an idea for one of the characters feel free to review or send me a pm. Anyways enough blabber, on with the show.
Case #: 96346
Information Provided by: Edmonton Police Department
Full Names: Owen Elof & Geoff Laquiffe
Age: 32
Known Aliases: Party boy and the Fatman
Known Associates: Noah Pistore, Gwen Masters, Devon "DJ" Smith, Isabella "Izzy" McDougal, Bridgette Adams
Known History: Mr. Laquiffe and Mr. Elof both attended the same high school as Bridgette Adams following Total Drama, and shortly thereafter graduated. Neither of them were particular good students, between the parties and their general obliviousness they struggled in many sections. Mr. Elof went through a series of odds and end jobs, none of them ever lasting for more than a few months. Mr. Laquiffe was able to get into Grant MacEwan community college, where he attended for a year and a half before dropping out.
His time in college was not wasted however, during that time he had gotten involved in the illegal buying and selling of alcohol, drugs and fake id's to college students while taking business courses. He found his activities extremely lucrative, allowing him to make money as well as continue his party life style. Once he was out of college he began making connections and began smuggling in more and more types of products to sell. Soon his "business" grew too large for him to handle on his own, so he brought Mr. Elof in to help him, mostly as a mule. Mr. Elfo's large size and unusual eating habits allows him to hide illegal items much easier than thought possible. It should be noted it was around now that Ms. Adams broke up with Mr. Laquiffe for good, although as to why we don't know.
For the next five years Mr. Laquiffe's operations went by largely unnoticed, the other elements of the Edmonton seeming more pressing than a simple smuggler. However in the year proceeding the political strife one of the major Indo-Canadian gangs of the city were largely broken up by the Edmonton police, and it allowed him to step into the chaos and take control of a large amount of the narcotic trade in the city. He operated as the major kingpin of Edmonton for around four years before he and Mr. Elof was arrested for smuggling and drug charges. If they had been convicted they would have been sentenced to twenty to forty years in prison.
However Mr. Elof was able to hire Mr. Pistore as legal counsel, and after several months of litigation and surprise testimony the two were declared not guilty despite overwhelming evidence against them. Following the trial Mr. Pistore helped set the two up in a shell corporation, and now the two handle all deliveries and warehouse properties of Chang Corporation, albeit under close observation. Whether they've returned to their illicit business is up for debate, despite the fact the two have stayed clean illicit goods are still being moved into Alberta province as well as others. There has been no indication of any of the other crime groups of the region stepping into to fill the power void either.
Psychological Profiles: Mr. Elof is a very simple man, and is at best a loyal worker in regards to this partnership. This is not to say he is unintelligent, as it was he who was able to convince Mr. Pistore to represent them. He is however a slave to his instincts and loyal to a fault, which was what brought him into the illegal activities that got him in trouble. Despite this he is quite a nice guy, with very little malicious intent. He also seems sexually conflicted, and along with some of his more awkward elements of his personality has kept him from being in any relationship long term.
Mr. Laquiffe is similar to Mr. Owen in that he is rather simplistic in regards to his wants. However where Owen is rather simplistic in all areas, Geoff has been known to show a darker side. A story provided by an informant describes how Geoff had been ripped off by one of his customers, the man had been plagued for weeks by seemingly bad luck and police busts until the debt had been paid, with interest. This is similar to how Mr. Laquiffe reacted towards Mr. McGrady the V during their time in the first season, although at the time it was considered to have been from the prompting of Duncan Slater. In regards to this however it however it is clear that this level of maliciousness is inherent. He also seems to view relationships in a rather bitter terms, the breakup with Ms. Adams having changed his view on them.
Criminal Actions: The two were accused of smuggling in a number of illicit goods and selling them around Alberta and even into other provinces, although they were arrested before their reach could expand. The goods they have brought in are quite wide in variety, from black-market items to narcotics and weapons. As far as we can tell they never sold to terrorists or to children however it is impossible to rule out that the money or items didn't make it into their hands eventually. They are still suspected of smuggling in goods, although now it is feared they are doing this under the direction of the Chang Corporation. What they might be bringing in is a cause for concern.
Criminal Status and danger level: Normally they would be treated no different than regular offenders who broke the law, however their employment under the Chang Corporation causes concern for several national and international organizations. As Agent Murdoch put's it "Great another bunch of delinquents under the umbrella of that {statement retracted} control. It won't be long before she has more criminals working for her than actual civilians..." Special Agent Murdoch of the FBI. With the recommendation of the joint crime task force a surveillance team has been set up to monitor their operations, although tight security has prevented them from either dropping a wire or gaining access to the warehouses under their control. Investigation is still ongoing...
And there is chapter three in the books. I know we haven't seen much of detective Stone in this story but don't worry, he'll be shown in a few chapters with some development in the work. In any case thanks for reading and see you at the next chapter update.