Saturday's Charity Fight turned into a night of horrors when a man reportedly stole the evenings cash box and then reportedly set off an explosion trapping countless citizens in the underground venue.  Though accounts as to just who was responsible for the incident vary:  Several witnesses claiming that the robber shouted " Genesis thanks you for your contribution"  while others claim to have seen the oft reported arsonist in the area moments before the blaze.  What is clear is that at the end of the evening three people were dead, two suffered serious injuries ( DA Aquillah Rau and Quinn Jones whom helped to put together the event.) and numerous others suffered from smoke inhalation, cuts, contusions and minor burns. 

According to Fire Chief Kendall Eiren the unidentified suspect used a hand held remote to set off the explosive that caved in a large part of the tunnel trapping citizens underground and preventing the fire department from getting inside as quickly as they'd have liked to., however the ever ready department stepped up to the daunting task and despite the damage it inflicted drove the fire truck into the dangerous tunnel, crashed into the debris jarring enough of the rocks loose so that Rookie to the department Mark Glassco could clear the rubble allowing the fire fighters access to the fire while outside the danger zone Talon Silver and several other paramedics set up a triage area to tend to the wounded where the most critical were rushed into the local hospital for treatment by Dr. Kalla Rau. 

The AP Police department asks that all citizens that have any knowledge as to the person or persons responsible for the violent and deadly act, or anyone with any information on " Genesis" please call the police department. Anonymous calls are welcome. the killer or killers must be stopped before they strike again!

As of press time the names of the deceased have not been released as not all the family has been notified. the thoughts and prayers of those of us at the AP Times go out to all who were injured or lost loved ones in the horrific event. 

Kai Roberts
AP Times

Word of the recent fires is on everyone's lips of late as nervous business owners wonder where the crazed arsonist will strike next.  Who his next victim will be.   On Thursday a suggestive note hinting at the Asphyxiation Point Times as the next possible target put a drastic halt to our beloved publication in a desire to keep both staff and property safe.  Fortunately for all involved it seems that the announcement the known arsonist left on the glass of the times office  " Paper Burns Easily " was not the threat that this office took it for, but instead.. the musings of a simple mind. .. for which we are all grateful. 

Despite the fact that his picture has been in the Times,  the arsonist is, to date, still at large.  AP Police ask that if you see the man pictured below you do not approach him, but instead please call 911 and get to safety.  He is considered armed and dangerous and has severely injured two young woman already as well as done thousands of dollars in damages. 

Be safe out there AP. 
Kai Roberts, AP Editor

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​Fire and Emt's were called to the Last Chance Gas Station on Sunday evening when a man and woman wielding pistols attempted to rob the gas station.  Harlee Jones and Abel Hunter, suspects in the kidnapping of a local doctor recently when Fire Chief Kendall Eiren heard the woman banging for help from a cage in the basement of a home beside her own.  The doctor was released after a brief stay at the hospital and is said to be doing well.  It is believed that Jones and Hunter had hoped to collect the day's receipts from the gas station's owner before they were deposited in an effort to fund the couple's escape from the island. 

Inside the gas station the weapon wielding duo found owner Sue, as well as a mechanic, Earl Hayes and his life partner Bob Wills.  Though it's not certain which of the duo fired the first shot Mr. Earl Hayes was killed in an attempt to flee the gun toting would be thieves.  Mr. Ren Roberts, whom had the unfortunate luck to stop in for an application suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder just as  Officer Deidre McMinnnar arrived and " spooked" the criminals.  Officer McMinnar called for back up and attempted to disarm the pair but was forced to fire her weapon after taking a hit to her bullet proof vest.  Sargent Amanda Novak arrived on scene moments later and was forced to take the life of Ms. Jones when the enraged woman began firing wildly at both officers and civilians upon seeing her paramour incapacitated. 

The officers worked quickly  to contain the scene while EMT's saw to the injured Mr. Roberts.  The station's owner " Sue" and gas pump jockey Earl Hayes, both of whom had cowered in the corner through the horrific event like a pair of scared mice were unavailable for interview as of press time.  Mr. Ren Roberts, after his surgery, said  " If the officer hadn't appeared when she did I'd be dead.  He ( Abel Hunter) was aiming for my chest and only the fact that she distracted him saved my life. For that I can forgive the ridiculous pat down while I was bleeding on the floor." 

As of press time police are still investigating the officer involved shootings though witness accounts and CCTV footage are certain to back up the officers' statements and clear them of any suggested wrong doing brought about by grief stricken and crazed family members of the deceased. 

Kai Roberts, 
AP Times Editor

The AP Fire Department was busy Friday evening when an unidentified drunk man began throwing bottles at the fire fighter's outside of the station house.  Seeming to take offense at their very existence he shouted several expletives before being chased off.  Though police were called officers were unavailable to make it to the scene before the squad was called out to a fire only a block away from the station. 

​According to reports and CCTV evidence upon leaving the fire station the irate and drunken despot turned his rage on the Asphyxiation Point Theater where all of the submissions for the AP Times photo contest were doused in gasoline and lit on fire despite the presence of patrons inside.  For the second time in as many months the arson was able to escape without being caught though CCTV footage salvaged from the fire has produced an image of the suspect. 

While several people were seen fleeing the burning building,  one brave local nurse, identified as Derrik Amacin was seen running into the building.  Despite the danger Nurse Amacin managed to locate a downed and unconscious woman and carry her out to safety.   upon exiting the burning building Amacin was greeted by the sight of APFD's chief Kendall Eiren as well as EMT's  Terra hart and Talon Silver.   Both Amacin and the unconscious woman he rescued, identified as " Amaya" and reported to be pregnant , were taken to Asphyxiation Point Hospital.  Amacin was treated for smoke inhalation and later released though " Amaya" who reportedly received second and third degree burns was rushed into surgery.  

A brief interview with Chief Kendall Eiren of the APFD confirmed that the fire was indeed arson as well as that the arsonist is the very same man as was involved in last month's gas station fire.  That fire also included a female victim, leading the police to believe that the man pictured above not only has a penchant for fires but issues with women as well and may potentially be impotent. That theory is only further backed by the graffiti left at the scene that read " Fire Bitches!"   Police ask that if anyone spots the man pictured above that you do NOT approach him.  Instead please call 911 and get yourself to safety.  He is considered armed and dangerous. 

Kai Roberts, 
AP Times 

*  As of press time Amaya's condition has not been released to the public., though those of us at the AP Times are keeping both her and her unborn child in our thoughts and prayers. 

​Trick-or-treat arrived early this year for newly appointed Fire Chief Kendall Eiren when she was allegedly attacked by a woman dressed as a clown early Tuesday evening. According to reports, the woman approached Chief Eiren, accused her of being a "blue coat" and then lunged at her with a knife, stabbing the Chief in the leg during the ensuing struggle. Volunteer firefighter Kai Roberts ably assisted the Chief in subduing the clown woman after radioing for help from the AP Police department. The alleged assailant was taken into custody and Chief Eiren received treatment for her wound, from which she is recovering nicely. The clown woman refused to identify herself to police and carried no identification. An AP Times reporter spoke with the suspect and learned that she claims to be named "Fray". She speaks with what might be an Irish accent, looks to have been living rough, and was ravenously hungry. According to police sources, the suspect is "crazy as a shithouse rat..." and might face "long term commitment before there's ever a trial".

By: Zinny

Where has the Owner of Fredricks been this last week? Normally Ms. Ghost graces the end of the bar at her restaurant, Fredricks, greeting guests and making the patrons feel welcomed as they dine on the scrumptious fine meals Fredricks provides daily but where has the lovely Ms Ghost been as her absence has been noted.

When you hear screaming coming from one of the uptown apartments and the wailing cry of the ambulance following, you know something of gossiping interest has occurred.

Following the ambulance, I witness them stopping outside Apartment 1, 6 8th Street and bring out a bloodied female on a gurney, only to race the poor soul to the hospital. Once the police had cleared the scene, I looked through the windows to witness a grisly sight of a long dark pool of blood stretching from mid room to the kitchen and a couch overturned, lying almost upon the dining table. 

What had happened to this woman to lose so much precious blood and so many questions were raised that need answers. 

The injured woman was later identified as Rumour Ghost. Ms Ghost was heard to be crying, almost hysterically about a something or someone named "Hades" who can come to claim her soul and that it was this Hades who had attacked her, leaving her in an awful bloodied mess.

Who is this Hades? 
Are the citizens of AP safe?
What are the police doing to apprehend such a violent person(s)?
Are we no longer safe in our homes at night?

We wish Rumour a fast recovery from her injuries and look forward to seeing her back in Fredricks soon.

S. Harper-Penn
Freelance journalist
Asphyxiation Point.

​The crew of a local fishing boat made a rather disturbing discovery when they pulled up their nets this morning. The body of a young woman identified as Miss Dee Sylver Nightwing was tangled in the net. A wound on her head indicates some kind of impact. Given that she was pulled up roughly eight nautical miles from the island, police are at this time suggesting it may have been a boating accident. No further details have been provided.

Life guarantees us very little, but one thing it does is that things will change. Some changes are good. Some are bad. And some are just taking the look of something old and familiar and turning it into something new and updated. This week, Anderson's Irish Pub had one such change when it went through quite the face lift.

Residents were buzzing with the renovations of AP's local Irish pub when a helicopter landed, bringing supplies. And who other to receive them than co-owner and operator, Dean Anderson himself. Mr. Anderson did quite the job from what I have seen, working on the updates with his own hands, just as he did with the bar itself. "Built it with my own hands. Every brick you can see," he said.

And his hard work paid off by what he called a rather busy grand reopening night. I was fortunate enough to catch the man himself a couple of times to get a glimpse and to see how things went upon the reveal, and he talked as if he couldn't have been happier.

Are there more changes coming to this hometown pub? Not by Mr. Anderson's accounts. According to him, things will be just as always in his Irish pub. When I asked about live acts, he confirmed. "Of course we do. We always did. People should come here to enjoy themselves. It doesn't help if you don't entertain them." 

That coming straight from one of the owners' mouths... come and be entertained. So, the next time you find yourself thirsty, hop on over to Anderson's, down by the docks. Who knows, maybe you'll even get a personal Irish dance lesson from Mr. Anderson himself.

By: ​Nora Carter