Tag: Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs: Page 3

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FBI: Gangs Responsible for 48% of Violent Crime

Increasingly sophisticated street gangs committed 48 percent of violent crime, as they expanded their criminal activity and networking with broader criminal organizations.

October 24, 2011

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26 Calif. Hells Angels Arrested on Drug Charges

Twenty-six members or associates of the Hells Angels motorcycle club were arrested in early morning raids on Thursday by SWAT teams of the FBI, as well as the San Diego and Oceanside police departments.

September 29, 2011

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Calif. Hells Angels Leader Killed In Shootout at Nevada Casino

The president of the Hells Angels' San Jose chapter was fatally shot at a Nevada casino during a gunfight with members of the rival Vagos motorcycle gang. Jeffrey "Jethro" Pettigrew, 51, was killed and two Vagos members were injured.

September 25, 2011

Gangs

Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs: Making the Cut

These members often commit crimes to further the objectives of the motorcycle gang, and also to enhance their own position within the gang. Many patches have been sewn onto a set of cuts as the direct result of a criminal act which was committed by an individual wanting to gain the "power of the patch."

May 16, 2011

Gangs

Booby Traps: Death by Trick or Device

In recent years, attacks against police officers have increasingly become sneaky ambushes rather than direct confrontations. They may involve improvised destructive devices. A few punk gang members or conspiracy nuts armed with the "Anarchist Cookbook" can cause a very bad day for law enforcement.

May 1, 2011

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Chicago Sgt. Says Gang Will Adopt New ASU Sun Devils' Logo

The Pac-12 school ditched its Disney-inspired grinning devil in favor of a pitchfork that resembles the crude trident of the Satan's Disciples, Chicago Police Sgt. Kenneth Epich tells the Arizona Republic.

April 28, 2011

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Wash. Law Adds Bikers To Profiling List

The new law requires the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs and the Criminal Justice Training Commission to add a statement condemning motorcycle profiling to their existing policies banning racial profiling.

April 17, 2011

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Calif. Motorcycle Gang Sues Law Enforcement Agencies

The lawsuit claims former Riverside County Dist. Atty. Rod Pacheco and Hemet Police Chief Richard Dana described the group as "cockroaches" and "terrorists" who "practice an extreme brand of violence."

March 18, 2011

Gangs

Hells Angels: Taking Away Their Toys

When you plan a raid of Hell Angels outlaw motorcycle gang locations for felons, drugs, and guns, don't assume you'll encounter good old boys who ride bikes as a hobby and don't mean to hurt anyone.

March 7, 2011

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OMGs Invade Los Angeles Hipster District

Jose Luis Sanchez, 25, faces a court hearing Jan. 18 for allegedly opening fire outside an Sunset Boulevard nightclub, targeting a "full-patch" Hells Angel.

January 5, 2011

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California Cop Charged with Giving DMV Info to Hells Angels

A Santa Clara police officer has been arrested and charged with passing confidential information to a member of the Hells Angels, authorities said Friday.

October 18, 2010

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Bikers Taunted Injured Washington Trooper

Trooper Brian Salyer was pursuing a group of riders on Japanese sport bikes when the riders cut him off, causing his cruiser to crash. The bikers clapped and laughed as the trooper lay bleeding and pinned inside his vehicle.

August 11, 2010