WATERTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE BLOTTER
Date: July 28, 2025

Frank Joseph Guice, 57, of Watertown, NY
Arrested at 9:00 p.m. on July 25 at 519 Clay St., upstairs, on charges of Menacing in the 2nd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4th Degree. Guice allegedly held a folding knife near a woman’s throat and threatened to kill her during a domestic dispute. Held for arraignment in CAP Court.

Brianna Marie Watts-Chainey, 37, homeless
Arrested at 5:20 p.m. on July 25 at 427 Flower Ave E for Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree. Police say she unlawfully entered a closed garage on private property. Released with an appearance ticket returnable August 14.

Stephen William Tucker, 54, homeless
Arrested at 5:20 p.m. on July 25 at 427 Flower Ave E for Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree and False Personation. Tucker allegedly entered the same garage unlawfully and then gave officers a false name and date of birth. Released with an appearance ticket returnable August 14.

Hamed Saleh-Ali Hamed, 24, of Watertown, NY
Arrested at 10:50 p.m. on July 25 at 430 Factory St. (7-Eleven) for Disorderly Conduct. Accused of causing public alarm by yelling in the parking lot. Released with an appearance ticket.

Khalid Mekhi Baylor, 25, of Monroe, NY
Arrested at 2:12 a.m. on July 26 at Public Square for Disorderly Conduct. Police allege Baylor engaged in violent, threatening behavior, yelling at a bystander and a police officer. Released with an appearance ticket for August 14.

Erik Allan Massey, 38, of Watertown, NY
Arrested at 12:37 p.m. on July 27 at 308 Creekwood Dr. for Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree and Criminal Contempt 2nd Degree. Massey allegedly violated an active order of protection by entering the bedroom of his ex-girlfriend during a domestic incident. Held for arraignment in CAP Court.

Matthew Hobart Lynch, 44, homeless
Arrested on a bench warrant stemming from two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree. He was processed and held for arraignment on July 27.

Richard Scott Frizzell, 21, of Watertown, NY
Issued uniform traffic tickets on July 25 for Driving Without a License and Unsafe Lane Change. Ordered to appear in Watertown City Court on August 8.

Amber Lee Burns, 34, homeless
Arrested at 7:00 a.m. on July 25 for Trespass, a violation. Police say she entered and remained unlawfully at an undisclosed location. Released with an appearance ticket returnable August 14.

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Jordan James DeMarco Miller, 19, Fort Drum, NY
Involved in a personal injury motor vehicle accident on State Route 126 in the Town of Rutland at 12:44 PM. One person was reported injured. The case was closed.

Noah David Jermyn‑Sanchez, 26, Rochester, NY
Arrested following a domestic dispute in the Town of Orleans near Alexandria Bay. Troopers responded at 3:14 AM and took him into custody by 5:59 AM. Charges are pending. Case remains open.

Joseph James Martin, 24, Watertown, NY
Involved in a property damage-only crash in the Town of Champion at 3:42 PM. The vehicle sustained damage but no injuries were reported. Case closed.

Unnamed Male, Age Withheld, Hastings, NY
Troopers responded to a report of an unattended death at 6:59 AM in the Town of Hastings. The cause was determined to be natural. Investigation remains open pending documentation.

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Kyle Michael Matthews, 31
Charge: Grand Larceny 3rd Degree (Class D Felony)
Details:Arrested at 4:45 AM at 200 W Main St. Matthews, listed as homeless, allegedly stole a 2015 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R motorcycle valued at \$9,000 from 233 Mill Street.
Court: Arraigned in Watertown City Court at 9:00 AM
Arresting Officer: Sereenah C. George

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Brooklynn Marie Batsford
Charge: Bench Warrant – Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd Degree (Class D Felony)
Details: Arrested by NYSP on 07/23/2025. Allegedly found with a weapon despite prior convictions.
Status: Held for arraignment

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 Aaron Loomis Rutter, 39
Charges:

 Assault 2nd Degree (Class D Felony)
 Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd Degree (Class D Felony)
 Details: Arrested at 11:51 PM on 07/24/2025 at 908 Superior St. Accused of striking a victim in the head with a plastic lock sheet holder causing injury.
 Court: Arraigned in Watertown City Court
 Arresting Officer: Hayley E. Maguire

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Billy Joe Barnett-Martin
Charges:

Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd Degree
Operating Without Insurance

 Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign
  Details: Stopped on 07/24/2025 at 8:18 PM. Released with three UTTs.
  Return Court Date: August 12, 2025
  Location: Watertown
  Officers: Joshua M. O’Hearn, Joseph Giaquinto

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Amanda Lynn Serrano, 42
Charges:

Criminal Mischief 4th Degree (Class A Misdemeanor)
Harassment 2nd Degree (Violation)
 Details: Arrested on 07/14/2025 at 4:45 PM at 1011 Huntington St. Accused of damaging property worth \$160 and physically assaulting another person during a domestic incident.
  Arresting Officer: Virginia K. Sherrill

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By Atticus Trash | Trash Media Group

What started as one of VTubing’s boldest experiments—a talent-first agency built on freedom and transparency—has ended in disgrace, bankruptcy, and legal questions that could shake the industry. VShojo, once celebrated for putting creators first, now stands accused of withholding over $500,000 in charity funds, failing to pay its own talent, and leaving fans and vendors out thousands of dollars on unfulfilled merchandise orders.

The collapse didn’t happen overnight. It’s a story of broken promises, mismanagement, and a desperate gamble that turned into the most explosive scandal VTubing has ever seen.

VShojo launched in 2020 with a unique pitch: unlike other agencies that owned talent IP and dictated every move, VShojo promised freedom and fair pay. Its CEO, Justin “Gunrun” Ignacio, a Twitch founding engineer, sold creators on transparency and trust.

For years, it worked—or at least it looked like it did. Talent rosters grew, conventions featured VShojo panels, and collaborations with major brands made headlines. But the seeds of collapse were planted in September 2024, when VShojo’s brightest star, Ironmouse, decided to break records for a cause close to her heart.

On September 2, 2024, Ironmouse launched a marathon Twitch subathon that would shatter all records: over 300,000 subscriptions, millions of views, and a tidal wave of community goodwill. But this wasn’t just a personal milestone.

It was pitched as a charity event. Half of all revenue from the subathon would go to the Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF)—a cause deeply personal to Ironmouse, who has lived her entire adult life battling a severe immune disorder.

The promise wasn’t rumor—it came straight from VShojo leadership:

This public commitment set the tone for the entire campaign. Fans subscribed, donated, and spread the word, believing they were funding a life-saving mission.

The final tally? More than $500,000 promised to IDF.

But over a year later, the IDF hadn’t seen a dime.

On July 21, 2025, Ironmouse announced her immediate departure from VShojo in a heartbreaking statement, citing “broken trust” and confirming that the promised charity donation was never delivered.

Her words were blunt:

“I cannot continue to be part of an organization that has withheld funds raised for a charity so close to my heart.”

Fans were stunned. Other VShojo talents began quietly removing branding from their profiles. Rumors of NDAs and unpaid wages poured in. And then the dam broke.

Two days later, Justin Ignacio released a statement admitting full responsibility for VShojo’s failure and announcing the company’s shutdown.

“I acknowledge that some of the money spent by the company was raised in connection with talent activity, which I later learned was intended for a charitable initiative… At the time, we were working hard to raise additional investment capital

to cover our costs… We were unsuccessful.”

But here’s the problem: Justin knew. The receipts don’t lie. That October tweet promising charity wasn’t a misinterpretation. It was a deliberate, public pledge.

This isn’t just bad optics—it’s potential misappropriation of charitable funds, a serious legal and ethical violation.

As more creators broke silence, a grim picture emerged:

Kson: unpaid since September 2024.

Projekt Melody, Zentreya, Haruka Karibu, GEEGA, Henya: reported late or missing payments, forced silence under strict NDAs.

VeiBae: exposed internal secrets after NDAs collapsed, confirming a toxic, financially desperate environment.

What started as one person’s fight for accountability became a mass exodus.

If you thought it ended there, think again. Enter MKRO + Infinikey, the companies behind VShojo’s high-end keyboard collabs. Their July 24 statement revealed a new layer of the scandal:

“All sales and transactions were managed exclusively through the VShojo store… At this time, we have not received an order from VShojo and are actively working to gain clarity.”

Translation: VShojo took fan money for merch, never paid the vendor, and never delivered product details. This includes:

Pre-orders for Projekt Melody and Henya keycap sets.

Earlier in-stock sales for Ironmouse, Zentreya, and Haruka—likely including anime convention sales.

Fans are now scrambling for refunds, with many turning to chargebacks. This isn’t just mismanagement—it’s edging into consumer fraud territory.

By July 25, it was over. VShojo formally announced it was shutting down, citing lack of funds after burning through $11 million in investment.

Justin’s final words to the community?

   “I am deeply sorry… You did not deserve this.”

But apologies can’t erase the fact that talents were unpaid, fans were left hanging, and charity funds never reached their destination.

Justin’s Oct 2024 Tweet: Promises half of Ironmouse’s subathon revenue to IDF.

Justin’s July 2025 Shutdown Statement: Claims he only “later learned” funds were for charity.

Both can’t be true. And the timeline suggests something worse: VShojo used earmarked donations as a last-ditch lifeline to keep the lights on.

So what comes next for Vshojo now that operations have ceased?

Legal Trouble: Misuse of charitable funds can trigger state AG investigations and lawsuits.

Civil Liability: Fans and vendors may pursue action for unfulfilled merch orders.

Industry Impact: Sponsors will rethink deals. Creators will demand transparency—and agencies will face scrutiny like never before.

Meanwhile, Ironmouse has raised over $1 million for IDF through a new Tiltify campaign—proving the community’s faith in creators, even as agencies fail them.

VShojo promised a revolution. Instead, it delivered the biggest betrayal VTubing has ever seen. Let this be the warning: without transparency and accountability, even the brightest stars can be dragged into darkness.

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