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Sunday, May 7, 2006; Hells Angels' road gets rougher The outlaw gang is leaving a trail of deaths and bustsJulian Sher; It has been a hell of year for the Hells Angels -- and it is not likely to get any better for the Bay Area members of the world's most famous outlaw motorcycle gang. Oh, right. It's not a gang. Just a bunch of motorcycle enthusiasts. "The club is a motorcycle club, it is not an organized gang, it is not a criminal enterprise," says Jim Bustamante. He's the lawyer representing "Joey" Wilson, the president of the bikers' Frisco chapter who was busted two weeks ago -- along with his sergeant at arms and 10 associates -- on methamphetamine and cocaine charges. All the accused deny the charges. "I know a lot of members," said Bustamante. "They're great guys." Just how great are they? The Hells Angels form one the most elite clubs in the world -- it can take more than two years of careful screening before you are judged worthy enough to wear the famed Death Head patch on your back. But if the Angels are such a select bunch, when do more than a few bad apples become a rotten bushel? And how do the Angels explain that it is often not low-ranking new joiners but established leaders of the organization who are charged -- as in the recent Bay Area busts -- and convicted? Get the entre news article here...
March 9, 2006; San Bernardino County Sheriff Deputy
Gary Esmond, center, and Chris Hughes, right, help tow truck driver
Quentin Mckendry unload a motorcycle that law enforcement officers
confiscated from the Vagos motorcycle gang at a press conference in
Rancho Cucamonga More than 700 federal, state and county officers executed 85 warrants and arrested 25 members or associates of the Vagos Outlaw Motorcycle club about 5 a.m. Officials served the warrants as far north as Port Hueneme in Ventura County, east to the High Desert in San Bernardino County, west to Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles County and south near Murrieta in Riverside County. Standing behind a long table that showcased an array of weapons, including rifles and handguns, San Bernardino County District Attorney Michael Ramos said the investigation successfully "dismantled" the leadership of the group. He made the comments at a news conference at Rancho Cucamonga City Hall. "We are going to continue to fight the war on our local terrorists," Ramos said. "This is one example of what we are doing." Read more on this California biker news story here... |
Apr 10, 2006; Long Beach California; Authorities Find Motorcycle Stolen In 1971 On eBay; (CBS) LONG BEACH A Yamaha motorcycle stolen in Long Beach in 1971 has been recovered and will be reunited with its original owner this week. The 1970 Yamaha was due to be shipped to Finland after someone bought it on eBay in September. But the vehicle identification number turned up in the database of the National Insurance Crime Bureau during the exporting process. Long Beach detectives still had the theft report and tracked down the original owner, Phillip M. McKeen, who now lives in New England. "Incredible," McKeen said. "It's as if a friend you hadn't seen for 30 years walked back into your life, but hasn't aged a day." Get the rest of this California motorecycle story now.. |
April 8, 2006; FALLBROOK CA CALIFORNIA ---- By: LAUREN RAE BRIMMER - Big bikes rally for Fallbrook scholarship run; For the North County Times; A bevy of Harley Davidsons and their riders in black and leather filled the parking lot of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Fallbrook on Saturday morning, as a cheerful horde of about 500 bikers prepared to ride in the second annual Bikers for Education Ride & Rally. Commencing with a pancake and sausage breakfast followed by a blessing of the bikes, the charity event was expected to raise at least $30,000 for children of fallen military service members to attend college. Participants clearly enjoyed the sun-drenched morning before embarking on their scenic 90-mile route from Fallbrook to Valley Center. After paying expenses of the event, all money collected through entrance fees and raffles will go to the scholarship fund of Freedom Alliance, according to Karen Downey, wife of rally founder Mathew Downey. "My husband has always
felt strongly about education," Downey said. "(Looking for
a way to contribute) he felt that helping children of fallen soldiers
was where his heart was." Read
the rest of this motorcycle event news story here...
mar 21, 2006;Altamont CA; Opening for renovated Altamont track pushed back until April 23 The new, improved Altamont Motorsports Park will debut a week later than expected. Altamont president Kenny Shepherd announced that opening day at the track in the foothills north of Tracy would be delayed until April 23 because foul weather has slowed progress on the $2 million in renovations. "The weather has affected us, but it hasn't been too bad," Shepherd said. "We just want to get everything done correctly and want to let all the asphalt settle before we do anything on the track. It's the right move." The season was originally scheduled to begin April 15. Shepherd said the track is in "phase one'' of its renovation plan. Workers are installing a figure-eight track and a road course to complement the half-mile oval, and they are adding 12 feet of track surface to give the drivers more room to race. They have also rebuilt a part of the grandstand and put in a new electrical system and lights."We think fans are really going to enjoy it, especially the figure-eight," Shepherd said. Shepherd said future improvements are expected to include putting a cover on the grandstands. The event on April 23 will feature the
NASCAR Western Late Model, Grand American Modified and American
Limited Stock Car divisions. "We figure this is a good place to get Justin some seat time, because stockton has always been one of the tougher tracks around," he said.Dave Philpott hasn't raced at Stockton 99 in three years. The 60th and final season at the track begins April 2. Hillclimbers; The North American Hillclimbers Association (NAHA) motorcycle event at Carnegie State Off-Road Vehicles Park in Tracy on April 8-9 will have a new twist. It is the opening round of the NAHA season, and for the first time the races will kick off the chase for the amateur nationals. Officials estimate at least 300 amateur riders will join top professionals such as Travis Whitlock, Jason Smith, Jeff Thomas, Dusty Beers and Robie Peterson. Contact reporter Scott Linesburgh at (209) 546-8281 or slinesbu@recordnet.com *** |
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