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The news still gets posted here for the most part... the shit house wall gets posts at the whim of myself and a couple others. Look for WTN on Facebook.

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This is Nov. not July WTF is going on, Up date please....

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All y'all down in Texas keep your powder dry! May the Good Lord be with you and keep you 'n yours safe! The rest of the country is praying for you!

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Stopping by after quite a while. Thought maybe most folks went to the Facebook site of this madhouse. I've been enjoying the nice Northern weather here on two wheels. Hope all of you have been well also.

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Wednesday 23 May 2018

(USA) 50 arrested as state police target R.I. biker gangs

Raids, called ‘single largest take-down in Rhode Island State Police history’ seizes guns, drugs and even a rocket launcher

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — A yearlong investigation by the Rhode Island State Police culminated Wednesday with more than 150 investigators swarming through northwestern Rhode Island seizing guns, drugs and arresting 50 people, many of them associated with motorcycle clubs that authorities feared were trying to establish turf in Rhode Island.

The arrests were made in a coordinated series of predawn raids that involved the use of explosive devices to breach heavily fortified buildings, an armored truck and battering ram to break down doors, and dozens of heavily armed SWAT team members and other officers, according to State Police Supt. Col. Ann C. Assumpico.

She said the raids were conducted without incident.

The investigation, dubbed Operation Patched Out, began last May after detectives received information that “some of the most violent motorcycle gangs in the country were establishing local chapters in northwestern Rhode Island.”

The state police identified them as members of The Pagans and Kryptmen, who were “allegedly involved in gun and drug trafficking” and well as other illicit crimes.

Through electronic surveillance and court-ordered wiretaps, state police investigators intercepted thousands of phone conversations and text messages while collecting other evidence detailed in a 1,300-page affidavit used to secure warrants for almost 30 different searches.

The investigation also revealed that the suspects were involved in widespread theft of stolen ATVs, lawn tractors, snow blowers and other equipment, as well as “fraudulent mortgage and bank activity,” said Lt. Col. Joseph Philbin.

Assumpico said the operation was believed to be the “single largest take-down in Rhode Island State Police history.”

Philbin, who spearheaded the investigation, said the motorcycle gangs had been involved in numerous acts of violence, including three shootings that had never been reported to law enforcement.

At one point, he said, detectives learned one of the alleged gang members was en route to commit murder. The suspect was arrested at a motor vehicle stop near the alleged victim’s house and detectives seized a loaded 9-mm pistol. The suspect remains held behind bars.

State police spokeswoman Laura Meade Kirk said the operation resulted in the seizure of 53 illegal guns as well as a large quantity of marijuana, crack, cocaine and heroin. Philbin said the authorities also seized silencers and a rocket launcher.

According to a news release, more than 150 law enforcement officers — including members of the state police, along with federal, state and local police agencies — conducted a series of coordinated, simultaneous raids shortly before 4 a.m. Wednesday.

Search warrants were executed at 29 locations in Woonsocket, Burrillville, Chepachet, North Smithfield and Warwick, Rhode Island; as well as in Bellingham, Blackstone, Charlton and Milford, Massachusetts.

The arrests included the presidents of the Massachusetts Pagans and the Rhode Island Pagans motorcycle gangs, authorities said.

One leader was charged with more than 230 counts, according to Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin.

The following people were arrested in the raids or are still wanted by police: Misael Alicea, Emmanuel Alvarez, Gabriel Alvarez, Pedro Alvarez, Kirsten Anthony, Sabina Archambault, Alexis Cartagena, Marie Cingolani, Ashley Cullerton, Christine Despain, Mark Dipillo, Brandon Douangmala, Daniel Douangmala, Jennifer Doura, Eric Dubois, Jason Elias, Christopher Gauthier, Kim Kaszyk, Christopher Martin and Justin Menard, Kyle Minot, Alexander Negron, Phousith Norsavanh, Andrew Palin, Marcel Peloquin, David Rivera, Kyle Rivera, Okin Sanethavong and Joshua Vega, all of Woonsocket; Pedro Alvarez, Catherine Glaude and Deric McGuire, Nethaniel Pessini, Jared Rodenbaugh, all of Burrillville; Marc Bunnell, of Blackstone, Mass.; Hana Daher, of Smithfield; Michael Demers and Samuel Steere, of Glocester; David Dunham, Sarina Dunham, Jonathan Giers, Shawn Glassey, Shannon Millette, of Cumberland; Robert Hamilton, of Franklin, Mass.; Lisa Kakazu, of Bellingham, Mass.; Rodney Lambert, of Cranston; David Leech, Tyson Rasco, Wendy Riccitelli, of North Smithfield; Yevgeniy Mazo, of North Providence; Thomas Mulcahey of North Scituate; Jason Oliver, of Fall River; James Peloquin, of Lincoln; Wendy Riccitelli, of North Smithfield; David Rivera, of Woonsocket; Kyle Rivera of Woonsocket; Jared Rodenbaugh, of Burrillville; Okin Sanethavong, of Woonsocket; and Samuel Steere, of Glocester.

http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20180523/50-arrested-as-state-police-target-ri-biker-gangs

Posted by ace on Wednesday 23 May 2018 - 23:07:41

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(AUS) Police link Bandidos to Tasmanian arrests as anti-bikie laws head to parliament

A loaded shotgun beside a bed, thousands of dollars worth of illegal drugs, stolen property and a break-in, all in a matter of days — with Tasmania Police alleging those responsible have bikie links.

Wednesday's announcement by one of the state's most senior officers, which detailed a litany of serious crimes and subsequent arrests, marked a change in tactics, with the naming and shaming of so-called outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMCGs) as being allegedly involved.

The tough line comes as the Tasmanian Liberal Government prepares to put its controversial anti-bikie legislation before Parliament this week.

The legislation, which proposed eight amendments to Tasmanian laws, including a ban on the wearing of club colours in public and making it illegal for gang members to associate with each other or known criminals, was put to the public for consultation.

Last week, the submissions were made public, revealing an overwhelmingly negative response to the proposals, with many complaining about what they said would be the unfair treatment of innocent motorcycle enthusiasts.

But police said it was the fear of retribution which was behind the lack of support for law changes.

Police previously conceded the bikies were winning the public relations war, but said today the new move to name and shame clubs was not part of a fightback for the hearts and minds of Tasmanians.

"Enough is enough," Acting Assistant Commissioner Tony Cerritelli said.

"We've decided to name up exactly what's out there instead of remaining silent, especially when there are comments claiming that their activities are lawful and in line with civic morals and norms."

Tasmania Police have said five drug arrests were made during this month's Operation Vitreus, an annual national campaign involving federal and state law enforcement agencies.

They included:

A 49-year-old Devonport man, known to be an associate of outlaw motorcycle gangs including the Finks, Outlaws and the Devil's Henchmen for more than 20 years, who was charged with possessing a banned firearm and other firearm offences.
A 26-year-old Devonport woman and confirmed Bandidos associate, who was also present at the address and allegedly in possession of a quantity of cannabis.
Another 26-year-old Devonport woman and known associate of the Bandidos who will face court for allegedly selling a controlled plant product and firearm offences.
A 40-year-old Bandidos member who was charged over a number of outstanding matters including alleged burglary, evade police (aggravated circumstances), drive disqualified and other traffic offences.
A 37-year-old Burnie woman and known Bandidos associate who will face court over allegedly selling methylamphetamine, or ice, after her residence was searched as part of the operation.
Police did not stop there, revealing two men arrested after a break-in at the Penguin Sports Complex early Tuesday morning were known associates of the Bandidos and wearing Bandidos clothing at the time of their arrest.

A 41-year-old Penguin man was charged with burglary and stealing in relation to the incident - police said when they searched his home they found a loaded shotgun beside the bed.

They also charged a 31-year-old man with alleged unlawful possession of stolen property, drug offences including selling a controlled drug, and firearms offences, including failing to properly store firearms and ammunition.

"I think these types of cases highlight that we're not chasing them because they are outlaw motorcycle groups, we're chasing criminals and they just happened to be outlaw motorcycle gang offenders," Acting Assistant Commissioner Cerritelli said.

"On many occasions, those offenders who are involved in drug trafficking are directly involved in outlaw motorcycle gangs."

Acting Assistant Commissioner Cerritelli said the fact only one of those arrested was an actual member, rather than just an associate, of the Bandidos did not mean OMCGs were not behind the crimes.

He said it typical for OMCGs to "outsource" criminal activity to junior members or those on the fringes, to safeguard actual members, a manner he likened to "the Mafia".

"Superficially they come across as law-abiding citizens, but underneath they have a very good business model and we don't want that business model to grow in Tasmania," Acting Assistant Commissioner Cerritelli said.

The Bandidos are the latest gang to set up in Tasmania, with a large contingent visiting the state in late 2017.

In its submission opposing the proposed bikie laws, the Bandidos argued "no existing member had engaged in serious criminal activities" in Tasmania, to the "very best of our knowledge".

The club also said the accusation its members were involved in the ice drug trade is "categorically refuted and is completely unsubstantiated".

However, Tasmania Police said the recent arrests of six people with Bandidos links for serious crimes ran counter to that claim.

"I consider that might even be the tip of the iceberg," Acting Assistant Commissioner Cerritelli said.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-23/bandidos-bikies-linked-to-crimes-tasmania-police-say/9792380

Posted by ace on Wednesday 23 May 2018 - 23:01:57

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Tuesday 22 May 2018

(AUS) Two more charged over Ciano murder bid

NSW detectives have charged two more men over the 2015 conspiracy to murder former bikie figure Ricky Ciano on the Central Coast.

Ciano's body was discovered in a BMW on the side of a road in Oberon in the central tablelands on Valentine's Day 2017 more than a year after the 35-year-old survived an attempt on his life in 2015. The attempt came after he severed ties with the Rebels outlaw motorcycle gang.

A now 29-year-old man was charged over the alleged conspiracy to murder Ciano at a home on the Central Coast on August 17, 2015.

On Tuesday, two men aged 25 and 29 currently serving time at prisons in Newcastle and Goulburn were charged with conspiring and agreeing to murder.

They appeared at local court and will reappear at Burwood Local Court on June 7.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-5759147/Two-charged-Ciano-murder-bid.html

Posted by ace on Tuesday 22 May 2018 - 22:19:51

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(AUS) Civil Liberties and Lawyer Groups Push Back Against Anti-Bikie Laws

Discussion with activist Ali Alisha, and lawyers Fabiano Cangeloni and Richard Griggs about the proposed introduction of legislation concerning outlaw motorcycle gangs, which is backed by Tasmania Police, and the response from community individuals and groups who oppose amending of the consorting offence to allow the identification of organisations whose clothing, jewellery and other items will be prohibited in public places.

http://www.abc.net.au/radio/hobart/programs/mornings/anti-bikie-law-panel/9786844

Posted by ace on Tuesday 22 May 2018 - 22:18:28

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(USA) Outcry follows former councilman’s claims that city honored Bandidos

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Members of motorcycle groups who attended a recent council meeting dispute claims that they are members of the Bandidos gang.

But former councilman Dave Mann maintains his assertion that some of those who were honored at a May 8 meeting were part of the motorcycle gang. Mann, a Tarrant County sheriff’s deputy, resigned Tuesday, upset that the Bandidos were among those on hand for the proclamation for Motorcycle Safety Month.

Paul Ruscelli of HonorBound Motorcycle Ministries said in an email to the Star-Telegram that he attended the meeting and did not see any Bandidos members.

“It is very disturbing to me that someone would misrepresent what took place that day. May is Motorcycle Awareness Month in Texas,” he wrote. “That’s why you see the signs and billboards all over the highways right now. Motorcyclists attend these Proclamation Meetings across our state during the month of May every year.

“By misrepresenting this meeting for his own agenda the ex-councilman has tarnished the focus of having a Motorcycle Awareness Proclamation.

“As part of our ministry, HonorBound has made too many visits to hospital bedsides where a motorcyclist, regardless of the patch they wear, has gone down and is fighting for their life. THAT is what these proclamations are designed to prevent.”

Ruscelli added that he wears a patch emblazoned with a large cross.

“I figured there would be some backlash,” Mann said. “I figured they would be mad.”

The Justice Department lists Bandidos among seven motorcycle clubs that are “highly structured criminal enterprises.” The report also states that the Bandidos incorporate support clubs or “puppet or duck clubs” to do their dirty work and eventually join the Bandidos.

The group was involved in the May 17, 2015, shootout with the Cossacks in Waco that left nine people dead and at least 20 injured.

Mann described seeing the Bandidos’ colors of red and yellow on some of the visitors’ vests, and said some of the jackets had patches with the number “13,” which represents methamphetamine or marijuana dealers.

At least two groups on the list of attendees — the Undesirables and Los Vagabundos — are listed as “support or puppet gangs” and do the Bandidos’ “dirty work,” Mann said.

“If you are bold enough to float Bandidos colors, there is a reason for it,” Mann said.

Councilwoman Evelyn Spurlock also disputes Mann’s claim.

She provided a list of the motorcycle groups represented at the May 8 meeting:

▪ Chula Chasers

▪ Undesirables RC

▪ Los Vagabundos MC

▪ Los Extranos RC

▪ Rough Riders MC

▪ Cowboys From Hell MC

▪ Honor Bound MM

▪ Ishvi Gibbori

▪ Turning Point

“All of this has been very upsetting,” Spurlock said. “I am trying to bring a more positive future to our city, and it’s been a struggle because of stuff like this.”

The largest group in attendance was a minister and children from his church, she said. Military veterans were also on hand for the proclamation, she said

“We are not stupid. We are not going to invite the Bandidos,” she said.

Spurlock said a special election to replace Mann will cost $20,000. His term ends in November.

Brad Culberhouse said he has been riding motorcycles since the 1970s and that members of his group, the Chula Chasers, were among those at the meeting. Members do not wear vests or jackets and hold fundraisers to support Tarrant County MHMR.

Culberhouse said he wasn’t in the council chamber.

“To me, the Jim Crow era is coming back,” he said. “We get pulled over all of the time. ... Calling everybody a gangster is way out of line.”

http://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/fort-worth/article211576439.html

Posted by ace on Tuesday 22 May 2018 - 22:10:57

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(USA) Lake-based Kingsmen biker club members convicted of murder, racketeering, DOJ says

Three Central Florida-based members of the Kingsmen Motorcycle Club were convicted of murder and racketeering, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.

A federal grand jury in Buffalo last week found David Pirk, 67 of Eustis, and Andre Jenkins, 39 of DeLand, guilty on several charges related to racketeering, murder and drug dealing. Jenkins was already sentenced to life in prison without parole for the 2014 “execution-style” killings of Daniel "DJ" Szymanski, 31, and Paul Maue, 38, who were shot in the back of the head.

Timothy Enix, 58 of Tavares, was convicted of RICO conspiracy, possession of firearms, using and maintaining premises for drug dealing and possession of firearms while drug trafficking. Enix ran the Florida and Tennessee chapters of the club, federal officials say.

Pirk, the national president of the club, is said to have wanted to turn the club into a so-called “1 percent club,” which means to participate in criminal acts such as drug and firearm trafficking and violence.

The DOJ said the three defendants “participated in, directly and indirectly, acts of murder, assault, robbery, kidnapping, drug trafficking, obstruction of justice and witness tampering.”

“The defendants and their associates transformed the Kingsmen Motorcycle Club into a vicious gang that terrorized the Buffalo area, engaging in senseless murders, brutal violence, robberies, and drug trafficking,” Acting Assistant Attorney General John P. Cronan said in a statement. “But after today’s verdict, the Kingsmen Motorcycle Club’s reign of terror is coming to an end.”

The Buffalo News reported Pirk faces a mandatory federal sentence of life without parole, while Enix could be sentenced between 30 and 50 years in federal prison.

Sentencing in the case was set for Sept. 25, prosecutors said.

In September 2014, Pirk told Jenkins, also known as Little Bear, to “take care of it,” in reference to the murders of Paul Maue and Daniel “DJ” Szymanski, the DOJ said. The two were killed behind one of the gang’s clubhouses.

In an unrelated incident, Kingsmen Motorcycle Club members were involved in a fight with members of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club near Leesburg Bikefest last year. David Donovan, 41, and Marc Knotts, 48, were shot, and Donovan later died.

FBI Special Agent in Charge Gary Loeffert said the verdicts mean the “repeated and regular acts of violence so inculcated into the culture of the Kingsmen Motorcycle Club are over.”

“Motorcycle gangs have evolved over 70 years from bar-room brawlers to somewhat sophisticated criminals,” Loeffert said. “The Kingsmen's leadership not only voiced a desire to turn its club into a “one-percenter” gang, it acted on that desire when Paul Maue and DJ Szymanski were killed. Those murders told everyone that the Kingsmen do not want to be aligned with the vast majority of riders who are law-abiding citizens.”

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-lake-kingsmen-motorcycle-convicted-20180522-story.html

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Monday 21 May 2018

(AUS) Bikies hit in Coffs Harbour weapons raids

Bikies from three different clubs have been caught up in police raids that uncovered drugs and daggers on the NSW north coast.

Officers from Strikeforce Raptor swooped on four homes searching for illegal weapons in Toormina and Boambee East, near Coffs Harbour, on Sunday.

Members of the Nomads, Rebels and Lone Wolf outlaw motorcycle gangs were the targets of the raids, police told AAP on Monday.

Police allegedly uncovered drugs, stolen property, communications equipment along with daggers, flick knives and other blades.

Joel Todd Threadgate, 36, was charged with stealing a vehicle, possessing suspected stolen goods and housebreaking tools.

He was refused bail on Monday at Coffs Harbour Local Court ahead of another mention on Thursday.

A 30-year-old woman is due to face the same court on June 20 for possession of a prohibited drug.

A 51-year-old man is expected to also be charged with drug possession.

https://au.news.yahoo.com/bikies-hit-coffs-harbour-weapons-raids-055509597--spt.html

Posted by ace on Monday 21 May 2018 - 15:03:16

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(AUS) Police rubbish union worry that bikie laws could ban Eureka flag

Tasmanian unions are concerned the state government’s proposed legislation to outlaw the public display of bikie gang colours and symbols could prevent union members from flying the Eureka flag on construction sites.

But Tasmania Police has hosed down the suggestion, saying the banning of colours would only apply to prescribed criminal groups, such as the Rebels and the Bandidos outlaw motorcycle gangs.

Proposed new consorting laws would prohibit a person aged 18 or more with a criminal conviction for a serious offence from “habitually” consorting with another like individual.

The state government also intends to adopt laws making it an offence for someone to wear or display patches, insignia or logos of a prohibited bikie organisation.

In a submission through a public consultation process on the legislation, Unions Tasmania expressed concern that protesters may be prevented from flying the Eureka flag on construction sites.

Some bikie gangs use the Eureka flag as part of their own iconography.

“Such a power [prohibiting bikie colours] could potentially encompass not only the stated target groups, but any type of collective organisation at all, and it could be exercised without any form of non-political oversight,” the submission read.

Tasmania Police said unions would not be affected by the proposed legislation.

“Genuine recreational, lawful groups – including unions - will not be affected,” a spokesperson said.

https://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/5419045/police-rubbish-union-worry-that-bikie-laws-could-ban-eureka-flag/

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Friday 18 May 2018

(CAN) Hamilton man pleads guilty to attempted murder of B.C. Hells Angel

A Hamilton man has pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of a B.C. Hells Angel at the Vancouver airport.

Knowah Ferguson, 21, also pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of conspiracy to commit the murder of an unknown person in June 2015.

The guilty pleas came after a judge dismissed an application by Ferguson’s lawyers to exclude evidence due to police breaching the accused’s rights. Ferguson’s trial was to have started May 28 in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver.

Court heard that police suspected two people in Hamilton were hiring youth to commit shootings and that the accused, who was a teen at the time, was one of the youths being hired.

Ferguson was accused of approaching Hells Angel Damion Ryan in April 2015 while Ryan was seated at a table with another male in a food court at the airport and pulling out a firearm.

There was a clicking sound and the gun failed to fire after which the three people at the scene, including Ferguson, took off running.

The murder conspiracy related to Ferguson conspiring with an associate who can only be identified as Witness X due to a publication ban, as well as others, to kill the unknown person.

Ferguson was taken into custody along with two other young men when a suspected stolen vehicle they were in was pulled over by Vancouver police near Main Street and East 10th Avenue on June 14, 2015.

When police searched the vehicle, they found firearms and ammunition, including three handguns, an AK-47 assault rifle and a silencer.

As a result of evidence gathered during the investigation, police became convinced of Ferguson’s involvement in the attempted murder and murder conspiracy.

During the pre-trial proceedings, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Joyce DeWitt-Van Oosten dealt with several allegations that police had violated Ferguson’s rights.

While there was a lawful warrant to search various mobile devices, the accused’s lawyers established that the manner in which certain BlackBerry cellphones containing encrypted messages were searched had breached the accused’s rights.

http://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/hamilton-man-pleads-guilty-to-attempted-murder-of-b-c-hells-angel

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(AUS) ‘When injustice becomes law, rebellion becomes our duty’

Outlaw motorcycle gangs and their supporters are fighting back against a government proposal to toughen anti-bikie gang laws in the state, with one submission to Tasmania Police warning: “When injustice becomes law, rebellion becomes our duty”.

In the lead-up to the state election, the Liberals pledged to crack down on OMCGs in Tasmania by introducing legislation to stop members from displaying their colours and associating with each other.

The pledge was part of their 100-day plan, which sought to outline what the Liberals would endeavour to achieve in the first 100 days of their second term.

New consorting laws would prohibit a person aged 18 or more with a criminal conviction for a serious offence from “habitually” consorting with another like individual.

The state government also intends to adopt laws similar to ones in Queensland which make it an offence for someone to wear or openly display patches, insignia or logos of a prohibited bikie organisation.

It has been said the proposed legislation will stop Tasmania from becoming a “safe haven” for OMCGs, which the government and Tasmania Police say are known for acts of violence and their links to the illicit drug trade in the state.

It comes after the Bandidos recently established a presence in the state and both them and the Rebels Motorcycle Club held their annual runs here in 2017.

Now that Premier Will Hodgman’s Liberals have been re-elected, the public consultation process for the proposed bill has commenced.

On Friday, Tasmania Police published the 103 submissions they received from members of the public – almost all of which were staunchly opposed to the legislation.

Tasmania Police said the lack of submissions in support of the anti-bikie gang laws was due to members of the public fearing retribution.

“We know that people are afraid of outlaw motorcycle gangs,” Acting Assistant Commissioner Tony Cerritelli said.

The Bandidos Motorcycle Club and members of the Devil’s Henchmen were among those who made submissions.

“It is our view that motorcycle clubs will never be legislated out of existence,” the Bandidos’ submission read.

“This proposed legislation by state authorities does not address the issues for which it claims to support and will simply drive motorcycle clubs further into obscurity.”

Devil’s Henchmen member Josh Faulds said neither he nor many of his “brothers” had a criminal history.

He objected to he and his peers being “labelled” and supposedly having their “basic human rights” taken away.

“We are like minded [sic] motorcycle enthusiasts we are NOT criminals, drug dealers, extortionists, thieves, murders [sic] etc.,” Mr Faulds’ submission read.

“We are working class people, all workers who pay our taxes.”

An ominous submission from a person who chose to remain anonymous said police posed a “larger threat to the safety and freedoms that our forefathers died for”.

“When injustice becomes law, rebellion becomes our duty,” the submission read in conclusion.

In its submission, the God’s Squad Christian Motorcycle Club acknowledged Tasmania Police’s efforts to fight criminal activity and “drug problems within the community”.

But God’s Squad took issue with the potential ban on wearing bikie colours in public.

“We dispute that the wearing of club colours or paraphernalia in public is in any way intimidating or threatening to the majority of people, and that it is in any way intended to be so by the majority of clubs or club members,” the club’s submission read.

The Law Society of Tasmania said it was not in a position to either support or oppose the government’s proposal but expressed concern with some aspects of it.

Law Society executive director Luke Rheinberger noted that other jurisdictions had banned wearing bikie colours on licensed premises only.

“The society urges the department to consider whether this restriction might be more appropriate,” Mr Rheinberger wrote.

The Police Association of Tasmania’s submission was one of the few that voiced its support for the proposed legislation.

“There is no doubt that the failure to have legislation in place is tantamount to sending an invitation to all OMCG’s [sic] throughout the country that they are welcome here and that Tasmania is open for their business,” it read.

“There are enough checks and balances in the [proposed] legislation.”

The anti-bikie gang legislation is expected to be tabled in Parliament in June.

https://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/5408899/when-injustice-becomes-law-rebellion-becomes-our-duty/

Posted by ace on Friday 18 May 2018 - 15:41:54

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(USA) Myrtle Beach business trying to bring back bikers

Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE) — It's called the Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally, but bikers and businesses owners say the actual bike week festivities do not actually happen in Myrtle Beach.

Almost 80 years ago, a spring rally for bikers started in Myrtle Beach. It was a roaring week for businesses.

"It's business people and they like to ride and spend a lot of money," said Bill Lindsey, owner of Barnacle Bills.

But that all changed eight years ago.

"I used to work in Myrtle Beach and bike week was absolutely insane in Myrtle Beach and then after all the changes with Mayor Rhoads, he pushed them out of Myrtle Beach, and they congregate in this little inlet," said Cynthia Bingham, manager at the Inlet Crab House.

"The city of Myrtle Beach passed all the laws: the helmet laws, the noise ordinances, trying to keep people out of Myrtle Beach," said Shea Bridges, a local biker.

The laws are gone from Myrtle Beach, but so are the bikers, according to Bill Lindsey, owner of Barnacle Bills downtown.

"There's still a little hurt of why would you do that," said Lindsey.

"Everybody goes south and north now," said Bridges.

Which is good news for businesses in Murrells Inlet and North Myrtle Beach.

"This is where they come and they spend a lot of money," said Bingham.

As for Lindsey, he is still trying to bring back the bikers.

"Bikers are starting to come back up because they know that we welcome them. We want their money. We love their attitudes, we have no problems," said Lindsey.

"We've always come here and we're going to keep coming. This is as far as I go," said Bridges.

http://wpde.com/news/local/myrtle-beach-business-trying-to-bring-back-bikers

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(USA) Man accused in April Kauffman killing, drug ring court appearance postponed

MAYS LANDING — The status conference for the only man left alive who is charged with murder in the 2012 killing of April Kauffman was postponed Thursday.

Ferdinand “Freddy” Augello, 62, of Upper Township, an alleged Pagans motorcycle gang leader, has been rescheduled to appear at 1:30 p.m. June 7 before Judge Bernard DeLury in Atlantic County Superior Court.

No information was available about why it was postponed, a spokeswoman for the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office said.

Augello is accused of hiring a hitman to kill April Kauffman — a move prosecutors say was motivated by her now-deceased husband Dr. James Kauffman’s desire to hide an opioid drug ring he ran through his Egg Harbor Township medical practice with Augello, who pleaded not guilty during his arraignment April 19.

Augello has been indicted on charges of murder of April Kauffman, the attempted murder of James Kauffman and leading the alleged drug-trafficking network.

Chief Assistant Prosecutor Seth Levy, who is representing the state in this case, said at Augello’s arraignment there is a plea offer for Augello on the charges of murder, attempted murder and racketeering.

Six other defendants in the case pleaded not guilty to charges of racketeering, distribution of drugs and conspiracy to distribute drugs as part of the drug ring.

Joseph Mulholland, 52, of the Villas section of Lower Township

Beverly Augello, 48, of Summerland Keys, Florida

Glenn Seeler, 37, of Sanford, North Carolina

Paul Pagano, 61, of Egg Harbor Township

Tabitha Chapman, 35, of Absecon

Cheryl Pizza, 36, of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Those defendants were previously released from jail by DeLury pending trial, while Augello remains in Atlantic County jail.

Levy said they were all offered plea deals for first-degree racketeering, which could carry a maximum sentence of 20 years. Pagano, Mulholland, Chapman and Seeler have status conferences scheduled for June 14, along with co-defendant Beverly Augello, the ex-wife of Ferdinand Augello. Pizza is scheduled for a June 13 conference.

http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/crime/kauffman/man-accused-in-april-kauffman-killing-drug-ring-court-appearance/article_d868256f-e55d-5413-a06e-bb7e642fa632.html

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(USA) Bandidos president, VP guilty in federal court

SAN ANTONIO, TX - After a nearly three month long trial the two highest ranking officers in the Bandidos motorcycle gang have been found guilty of federal racketeering and drug trafficking charges, and found that they had conspired to murder and assault members of the Cossacks organization.

National President Jeffrey Fay Pike and National Vice President Xavier Portillo had been on trial in San Antonio.

“I am immensely proud of our prosecution team and our law-enforcement partners for this successful
prosecution,” stated United States Attorney John F. Bash. “What this verdict shows more than anything is that the Department of Justice is fully capable of stripping away a veneer of legitimate activity to expose and punish underlying criminal conduct. Others should take note.”

Jurors convicted Pike, age 62 of Conroe, TX, and Portillo, age 58 of San Antonio, of (count 1) conspiracy to violate the Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organization (RICO) statute; (count 3) violent crimes in aid of racketeering (VICAR)--murder; (count 4) conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering; (count 5) one count of conspiracy to commit assault with a dangerous weapon; (counts 6 and 7) aiding and abetting assault with a dangerous weapon; (count 9) discharging a firearm during a violent crime; and, (count 12) interference with commerce by extortion. Jurors also convicted Portillo of (count 2) violent crimes in aid of racketeering (VICAR)--murder; (count

discharging a firearm during a crime of violence; (count 10) conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine and cocaine; (count 11) possession with intent to distribute cocaine; and, (count 13) felon in possession of a firearm.

Jurors found Pike and Portillo guilty of conspiring to conduct the affairs of a criminal organization through racketeering acts including directing, sanctioning, approving and permitting members of the Bandidos to commit murder, attempted murder, robbery, assault, intimidation, extortion and drug trafficking.

Evidence during trial revealed that in 2006, Pike and Portillo ordered other Bandidos members to murder Anthony Benesh. At the time, Benesh was attempting to start a Texas Chapter of the Hell’s Angels Outlaw Motorcycle Organization in Austin. Members of the Bandidos warned Benesh to cease his activities and recruitment, which Benesh ignored. A U-S Attorney statement after the trial said several Bandidos members then murdered Benesh on March 18, 2006, outside an Austin restaurant to protect the power, reputation and territory of the Bandidos enterprise.

Jurors also found that Portillo and others killed Robert Lara in January 2002 in Atascosa County as payback for killing Bandidos member Javier Negrete. Negrete, a member of the same Bandidos chapter as Portillo, was killed outside a San Antonio bar in October 2001.

Jurors also found that Pike, Portillo and others conspired to murder and assault members and associates of the Cossacks Outlaw Motorcycle Organization (Cossacks). Testimony revealed that Portillo, with Pike’s approval, declared that the Bandidos were “at war” with the Cossacks. A number of violent acts were committed by the Bandidos around Texas in furtherance of this “war,” including in Fort Worth, Gordon, Odessa, Port Aransas, Crystal City and elsewhere.

Testimony also revealed that Portillo and other members of the Bandidos were engaged in trafficking
methamphetamine and cocaine and maintained an agreement with the Texas Mexican Mafia wherein Bandidos members were not required to pay the 10-percent “dime” to the Texas Mexican Mafia in exchange for permission to traffic narcotics.

“The convictions of the Bandidos National President Jeffery Pike and National Vice President John Portillo make it clear that the DEA and the Justice Department will bring organized criminal enterprises, like the Bandidos, to justice,” said Will R. Glaspy, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration - Houston Division. “DEA, along with our law enforcement partners, remain committed to removing violent criminals and drugs traffickers from our communities.”

Pike, who previously had been on bond, was remanded into the custody of the United States Marshals Service following today’s verdict. Portillo remains in federal custody. The defendants face up to life in federal prison.

Sentencing for Portillo is scheduled for 9:00am on September 24, 2018. Sentencing for Pike is scheduled for 9:00am on October 1, 2018. Both sentencings will be before Senior United States District Judge David A. Ezra in San Antonio.

Criminal forfeiture in this case has yet to be determined. The Government is seeking the
criminal forfeiture of Portillo’s residence, which according to the evidence presented during trial, was used extensively to carry out the criminal affairs of the organization including drug distribution.

http://www.centexproud.com/news/local/bandidos-president-vp-guilty-in-federal-court/1185313665

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