Junction City Stories

The Mistrials of Judge Brian Austin, Dr. Margot Wilson's Friendly Guide to Fascism, and Other Tales

Chapter Three: Case File #5482DF

On August 9, 2033, at approximately 2147, Officers James White and myself, Corporal Larry Rich, were notified by computer dispatch of a possible Belial at 810 East Elizabeth Avenue, room 216. We arrived on scene at 2155 per CAD.

Upon approaching the motel and doing a knock-and-notify, we received no response from the occupant.

Officers White and myself then entered the room by force per Provision 16(b). We observed the suspect, one alleged Lakshmi Chowdhury, in the supine position on the couch in the primary room of the residence. The individual matched the description of the suspected Belial.

We then restrained and sedated the suspect and proceeded with standard interrogation.

The suspect refused to provide a name. Search of the suspect and building did not produce a valid identification or travel card.

Officers White and myself obtained the valuables from the residence; list attached. And loaded the suspect into our patrol vehicle. Departure from scene at 2225.

We arrived at the Greater Fresno Detention Facility at 2238. Suspect was received and booked at 2251 by Corporal Jerry Dyer.

Suspect: Lakshmi Chowdhury

DOB: 9.25.1995

Weight: 125

Height: 64”

Sex: F

Race: Brown

Addresses: 712 Seguro, Kingsburg, CA; Corvallis, OR

Markings: Large scar, right bicep; Tattoo of Earth with letter N, right shoulder.

Church Affiliation: None

Disabilities: Autism Spectrum Disorder

Prior Arrests: Public Nuisance, Demonstration Against The Regime, Disorderly Conduct, Collusion, Harassment of Regime Officials.

Known Associates: Ng, Sonny; Wong, Steven; Cassidy, Rutabaga

Additional Information: None

STATUS: ACTIVE CASE — DO NOT DUPLICATE

HANDLING AGENT: MAJOR B. AUSTIN (Camp Overseer)

CLEARANCE REQUIRED: LEVEL 6+

Inmate Intake: August 11, 2033: Chowdhury, Lakshmi.

Interviewing Officers: Captain Tyson Pogue, Corporal Jerry Dyer Jr.

Timestamp: 1413

Transcript:

[Pogue] State your name for the record.

[Chowdhury] Fuck off, babykiller.

[Pogue] Belial refuses to give name; electric shocking will commence.

[Pogue] Your name is Lakshmi Chowdhury, isn’t that correct?

[Chowdhury] Why are you asking if you already know? Ow! Fuck you!

[Pogue] What is your association with Sonny Ng?

[Chowdhury] I have no idea who that is. I’m not even from here. Goddammit!

[Pogue] Do not use the Lord’s name in vain, you worthless piece of trash.

This document, dated nine April 2020, titled Application for Religious Exemption, contains your signature, does it not?

[Chowdhury] That could be anyone’s signature. I’m not the only person with this name, y’know.

[Pogue] Can you tell me the names signed next to yours?

[Chowdhury] How do you expect me to read those scribbles? Ow! Fucking fascist.

[Pogue] Corporal Dyer, please commence the needle procedure.

[Chowdhury] Ah! Piss off, you backwoods hick! Stop!

[Pogue] Are you ready to tell us where your friends are?

[Chowdhury] You’ve got the wrong person. I don’t know any of those people. Not my eyes, pig! Ahh!

[Pogue] Look, this is your last chance. You want to go to the hospital? You know what they do there?

[Chowdhury] I’m telling you the truth, I don’t know anyone named Sonny. Fuck! Stop! I’ve never been here before, I told you.

[Pogue] We know you were in Corvallis, Oregon, but your name is on this form filed in Fresno, California. And all of a sudden, here you are.

[Chowdhury] I’m just passing through, to San Diego. I’ve never been here, I’ll never be back here. You don’t want me here any more than I want to be here.

[Pogue] Well, finally you say something I can agree with. If you think they’ll let you on the boat to China, you’re in for a surprise. They don’t want your kind there, either. So it sounds like you’ll be going to the work camp. Unless you want to tell us where Ng and Wong are hiding.

[Chowdhury] I guess it’s the camp, then, since I don’t know anything. Ow, Goddammit, get off of me.

[Dyer] You know you want it. Give it to me, you dirty whore. Calm the fuck down! Just relax and it’ll all be over soon.

End Timestamp: 1444

Transfer Request

Chowdhury, Lakshmi

#5482DF

From: Triage Tents

To: Isolation RES-6

Ordered by: Pogue, Tyson FR-1401

CC: Austin, Brian FR-002

Inmate Interview: August 14, 2033: Chowdhury, Lakshmi.

Interviewing Officer: Major Brian Austin

Timestamp: 0322

Transcript:

[Austin] State your name for the record.

[Chowdhury] Not this shit again. You know my name, shitdumpster.

[Austin] Chowdhury, we’ve been trying to piece together information about this underground city. We know you have connections. I need you to help me understand what’s going on.

[Chowdhury] I don’t know what you’re talking about. I’ve never heard of any underground city.

[Austin] This is a map. It was found on a person who was connected to this underground network. The coordinates match up with several locations near your known addresses.

[Chowdhury] It’s just a map. I’ve seen hundreds of maps. It doesn’t mean anything.

[Austin] This map is too detailed to be just a coincidence. We’ve traced the locations and found evidence of extensive digging and construction. This isn’t just an urban legend or a wild goose chase. There’s something significant here, and I need to know what you’re involved in.

[Chowdhury] I’m not involved in anything illegal. I’m just a regular nobody. Maybe you’ve got the wrong person. Your minions surely brought me in because of the color of my skin or my name.

[Austin] I understand that you might be scared, but being honest with us is the best way to protect yourself. If you’re connected to this underground city in any way, you’re in a better position to help us shut it down and avoid any legal repercussions.

[Chowdhury] I’m telling you, I don’t know anything about an underground city. I work in real estate. I’m not involved in anything shady.

[Austin] Real estate, huh? So you’re familiar with properties and zoning regulations. It would be interesting if you could explain how such a massive underground network could be concealed without raising any red flags. How does that work in your experience?

[Chowdhury] Look, I might have heard some rumors. People talk, you know. But rumors aren’t evidence.

[Austin] Rumors can be a starting point. If you’ve heard anything, even if it seems insignificant, it might be useful. What have you heard?

[Chowdhury] Okay, fine. There have been whispers—just whispers—about some kind of underground facility. But I didn’t think much of it. People say a lot of things. They say you have underground networks of your own.

[Austin] Tell me about these other structures. What kind of facility? Anything specific about its purpose or its location?

[Chowdhury] I’ve heard it’s used for something illegal, but what isn’t illegal nowadays? People talk about a place where none of this shit is going on and everyone lives in peace. They say it’s deep below an old city, hidden from the usual access points. Wishful thinking is all.

[Austin] Which City?

[Chowdhury] Fuck if I know. This one?

[Austin] I doubt it. We’ve torn this place apart and there’s nothing underground but bodies and sewer pipes.

[Chowdhury] And your own secret bunker, right?

[Austin] I’m trying to help you out here. If you want to be difficult, I can send you next door.

[Chowdhury] Probably somewhere to the south.

[Austin] That’s a start. Now, if you’re being truthful and you’re not involved in any criminal activity, then helping us could clear you of any suspicion. We need concrete details, though. Do you know anyone who might have more information or who might be directly involved?

[Chowdhury] I- I don’t know names. But you might want to talk to some of the construction guys working for you down there. They’re the ones who talk about these things.

[Austin] We’ll follow up on that. But remember, Chowdhury, cooperating with us would be the best way to protect yourself. If there’s anything else you think of, let us know.

[Chowdhury] I just remembered—your mom’s a mooseknuckle.

End Timestamp: 0348

Officer Notes: Suspect is clearly lying. Refer to Article 7684, Establishment of Nutopia religion. Documented founders of this religious cult are known associates of the suspect.

Suspect to be transferred to Tammy Anderson, Community Regional Hospital, Rebels and Reprobates Department.

 

Fresno Police soldiers walk through the destroyed Fresno Fairgrounds Internment Camp