A member of the Hells Angels stabbed and killed 18-year-old rocker Meredith Hunter on Dec. 6, 1969 after he tried to get onstage where The Rolling Stones were performing. The wounded rider was taken to a hospital where he was treated for a gunshot wound, the CHP said. Members and associates of the Mongols Motorcycle Club converged on the patio of a popular Las Vegas, New Mexico, hotel and saloon the evening of Oct. 23, unaware that they were under surveillance by local authorities intending to arrest two men on felony warrants. [9], On May 1, 2015, the Texas Department of Public Safety issued an advisory statement to police: "The conflict may stem from Cossacks members refusing to pay Bandidos dues for operating in Texas and for claiming Texas as their territory by wearing the Texas bottom rocker on their vests, or 'cuts. 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Christopher De Los Santos is a U.S. Army veteran with a masters degree in journalism from The University of Texas. [57], On May 29, Clinton Broden, an attorney with Broden & Mickelsen representing arrested biker Matthew Alan Clendennen filed a lawsuit in U.S. Federal district court claiming that his client was innocent of all charges and was held on a "fill in the name" warrant without any individual probable cause. If you commit a crime in the city of Edinburg, we will [identify] you, we will track you down, we will arrest you, and you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, said Chief Torres during the press conference. Jacob Lee Rhyne, 39, Cossack, shot in the neck. The Bandidos are leading members of the COC&I while the Cossacks are not. One told investigators that Alvarado, a Mongols member who moved here from Arizona, frequently commented how lax New Mexico laws were, compared to Arizona and Colorado. And, that would help boost the growth and goals of the Mongols Motorcycle Club.. Our kids were too important. He was a Mongol, he loved the Club. Theyve been here supporting me., More:Bartlesville shooting suspect being held on $2 million bond. Officers described the restaurant management as uncooperative when confronted with concerns about the meeting. New Mexico and ABQ News, Sports, Business and more, By Colleen Heild / Journal Investigative Reporter The arrests. Two of the three William Westfall and Isaiah Matthew Chavez were arrested on federal firearms charges and are set for an initial appearance in U.S. Magistrate Court in Albuquerque on Thursday. "[65] Paul Looney, an attorney for three of the defendants said, "It's the most un-American activity I've seen on American soil. Bill Aleshire, an attorney in Austin, Texas, criticized Waco officials for violating "bedrock open government law. On January 10, 2004, in the city of Rosemead in the San Gabriel Valley, members of the Sangra Sureo gang had set up a methamphetamine lab in a Motel room and started doing business. It also says outlaw motorcycle gang members are known to wear distinctive clothing to identify themselves as such. The trademark logo is a declaration used to define its members as within the 1% who are not ordinary and do not adhere to the law or the rights of others. Patches may be awarded for committing violence on behalf of the gang, killing on behalf of the gang, serving time in prison and sexual conquests of women. At the request of prosecutors, the judge also placed a gag order on the Clendennen case, prohibiting police, attorneys, and witnesses from discussing the case publicly. [40] One hundred and six people were indicted by a grand jury in connection with the shootout. [17] Waco Police Sergeant W. Patrick Swanton declined to reveal details regarding how many of the dead and injured were shot by police,[18] though he added it was possible that some of the victims had been shot by officers, stating "They started shooting at our officers and our officers returned fire. The threats have been directed at rival (outlaw) motorcycle gang members, their supporters, citizen motorcycle riders, witnesses and the general public., Your email is safe with us, we dont spam. According to the Bellmead arrest reports for the Feb. 27 incident, six men surrounded and beat a man with fists and beer bottles. The inspector found all conditions met the minimum state standards. [39], As of May 24, 75 suspects had requested a public defender qualified to work first-degree felony charges, of which McLennan County has 29. The rivalry brawl started in the bathroom and then spilled out into the parking lot with blunt objects, fists and punches and then gunfire with bodies strewn about as police rounded up members of the Bandidos, Cossacks and Scimitars. The Mongol Empire launched several invasions into the Indian subcontinent from 1221 to 1327, with many of the later raids made by the Qaraunas of Mongol origin. The two motorcycle gangs involved in Sunday night's shooting have been identified as the Bandidos and the Mongols, according to Midland Police. "[7], According to Steve Cook, executive director of the Midwest Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Investigators Association, an element of the dispute had to do with the right of Texas outlaw motorcycle clubs to wear jackets decorated with distinctive patches, including a geographic bottom rocker reading "Texas", indicating Texas as the territory of the club. En la entrevista de hoy le dimos una bienvenida a un invitado muy especial que nos vino a visitar desde Glady's Porter Zoo. [9], Police were made aware of the meeting and had at least a dozen local officers plus state officers positioned nearby. The 2010 spree of do-it-yourself contraptions included a car bomb attached to a cop's unmarked vehicle and natural gas pipe rerouted into a gang enforcement unit's headquarters, but an officer smelled the gas that could set fire to the building. The third, Carlos Alvarado Jr., the alleged president of the New Mexico Duke City Mongols chapter, was searched for club tattoos and wasnt charged. . Chief Torres said those arrested were charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of organized crime. The police account states that, in response, the Cossacks "threatened that Waco was a 'Cossacks town' and nobody else could ride there" and they made "the decision to take a stand and attend the meeting uninvited". Killed in the shootout at Your Place was Alex. One other suspect was subsequently bailed out later that day, according to McLennan County Recovery Healthcare Corporation Office Manager Ronnie Marroquin, who attaches the ankle monitors. [15] On May 18, Twin Peaks announced it had canceled the Waco restaurant's franchise because the management there "chose to ignore the warnings and advice from both the police and our company, and did not uphold the high security standards we have in place to ensure everyone is safe at our restaurants." Totaling a bond of $450,000. By Monday, a GoFundMe created Dec. 16 for Austin Standefords funeral expenses raised $8,390 surpassing its $5,000 goal. [1][dead link][16], According to his family, Jacob Lee Rhyne, a father of two from Ranger, Texas, had joined the Cossacks six months prior and didn't own a gun. All three arranged to turn themselves in that day. "[65], On June 22, Stephen Stubbs, an attorney for the Bandidos, issued a statement accusing the police of spreading misinformation, and demanding the immediate release of all videos of the shootout, as well as the autopsy reports. Everybody loved Buck. The auction is One person was killed in two separate shootings Friday, March 3, 2023: Breezy and cooler with temperatures in the 80s, Thursday, March 2, 2023: Hot and breezy, temps in the 100s, Wednesday, March 1, 2023: Hot and breezy, temps in the 90s. He stated that weapons in possession of the Bandidos were "legally owned and carried" and that the Bandidos "were not aggressors, did not start the altercation, did not strike first, were not the first to pull weapons, and were not the first to use weapons." After a recent fight involving fists, beer bottles and drawn firearms, Bellmead police arrested several members of the Mongols motorcycle club on engaging in organized criminal activity charges, according to arrest reports obtained Monday by the Tribune-Herald. Both gangs are considered by the Department of Justice as outlaw motorcycle gangs perpetuating criminal activity. More:BPD investigating Monday shooting deaths at The Kickstand Saloon. [44][45] A former Bandidos leader and several experts on outlaw motorcycle clubs questioned whether the reported threats against police were genuine. [35], Manuel Rodriguez was a married Bandido, nicknamed "Bandido Candyman". On February 24, a massive operation was launched across the state including, Edinburg, McAllen, Brownsville, Weslaco, Edcouch, Corpus Christi and Dallas. The Sanchez family has made an Albuquerque hotel their home after losing almost everything in last year's Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak fire. The FBI was concerned that if agents delay their entry into the residence for more than a few seconds, Target Subjects may arm themselves and shoot at agents or destroy evidence.. Please subscribe to keep reading. The shooting happened about 1. [52] That company released a statement denying it was advised by police or Twin Peaks against holding the event, and contending that the violence began in the parking lot, rather than in the building. Nine bikers were killed and more than a dozen injured in one of the worst firefights in Waco, Texas history, authorities said. [39] One hundred and ninety-two people were initially arrested in connection with the shootout, with 171 of those charged with participation in organized crime. The shooting prompted an hourlong shutdown while police investigated and collected evidence. Manuel Issac Rodriguez, 40, Bandido, shot in unspecified place(s). It overwhelmed the grieving father. Everybody was really shocked this would happen to him. "[60], By early June, criticism of the lack of accurate information about the incident was increasing in the national news media. [80] On April 2, 2019, all of the remaining criminal cases were dismissed. Then one of the men began shooting at one of the riders on a Honda motorcycle, the CHP said in a news release. Swiss army knives, pocket knives, handguns, and an AK-47-style rifle were among the weapons found. Investigators with the Arvada Police Department spent thousand of hours on this case with the help of Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Regional Anti-Violence Enforcement Network, the Aurora Police Department, and the First Judicial District Attorneys Office. [76], As of February 28, 2018, 58 of the 154 bikers indicted had had their cases either dismissed or not prosecuted. [55] Garcia and three other bikers filed a lawsuit for damages alleging wrongfully arrest against Twin Peaks, the City of Waco, and McLennan County. A McLennan County deputy stands guard near a group of bikers being detained in the parking lot of a Twin Peaks restaurant after Sunday's gunfight. "[41] On May 19, three suspects were released after their bonds were mistakenly set at $20,000 and $50,000. It expressed disappointment in Twin Peaks' decision to terminate the franchise before many facts were known, and pledged to assist the ongoing investigation. Police say they discovered two victims, one with multiple gunshot wounds and another who had been severely beaten. Fugitive Paul Eischeid, a former Charles Schwab stock broker, was captured in Argentina with a bushy beard several years after he fled the country in connection to Cynthia Garcias death. 2011, for the nonfatal shooting of a Bernalillo . They Bernalillo County deputy involved in rollover crash in Northeast A Bernalillo County deputy was reportedly A Bernalillo County deputy was reportedly not injured after their vehicle rolled in a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning in Northeast Albuquerque. Hells Angels member William "Kelly" Henderson was identified as the person who died in the shooting, police said. Westfall was sentenced in 2011 to serve three years in prison but was incarcerated less than a year and was released on probation, New Mexico court records state. Manage the news you want to see, read exclusive content and explore other subscriber benefits. A medical examiner testified that Benadryl toxicity killed the 4-month-old, and prosecutors showed photos of the drug and a pill crusher store, A Waco man remained jailed Monday after threatening to shoot his son's mother Saturday with an AR-15-style rifle at an apartment downtown, rec. [31], One Bandido nearly hit a Cossack with his motorcycle, and another Bandido "punched a Cossack in the face". Friday, March 3, 2023: Breezy and cooler Bullets found in bathroom forces school lockdown Bullets found in bathroom forces school lockdown at South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy. Mongols members can often be distinguished from the other 99% regular citizen motorcycle clubs because of the patches they wear. [53], Owners of the nearby Don Carlos Mexican Restaurant filed suit against Peakstastic Beverages and Twin Peaks on May 21, alleging financial damages incurred when its uninvolved restaurant was labeled a crime scene and forced to close until May 21, as the result of gross negligence by Twin Peaks. [64] One protester, Dot Green, commented, "Only an idiot would believe that 176 hardcore criminals all showed up at a restaurant to start a big fight with the cops, and that they all deserve 1 million dollar bails. Bellmead police have forwarded the entire case, including all arrests and charges, to the McLennan County District Attorneys Office. They're still living in a hotel today. Albuquerque is in the crosshairs of what law enforcement authorities fear could be potential war between two outlaw motorcycle gangs, as a notorious newcomer the Mongols prepares to wage violent conflict that could spill over to unwitting members of the public. Mike Standeford stood outside his Bartlesville home on Monday morning, his driveway teaming with cars and people waiting with him, despite the cold temperatures making their breath visible. MMC members, like most outlaw motorcycle gangs, direct attacks on their rivals, as well as members of the general public who might unwittingly come into contact with the Mongols in a way that might be deemed disrespectful to the organization., Such circumstances often occur when members of the motoring public do not move out of the way of MMC motorcycle riders, follow them too closely or otherwise show contempt in the eyes of the MMC members.. One week after the shooting death of his son, Austin Buck Standeford, 40, at biker-friendly bar The Kickstand Saloon, the father awaited the arrival of members of the Mongol Motorcycle Club, a community that embraced the family, both in life and in death. One person killed in downtown shootings in Matamoros. The Mongols' main presence lies in Southern California, but . He is member of the Scimitars Motorcycle Club. He was visiting Bartlesville for a short time and hishome Club of the Mongols was in Arlington, Va., Mike Standeford said. Sgt. [22], In a June 5 bail reduction hearing, prosecutor Michael Jarrett said videotape of the shootout shows "Bandidos executing Cossacks, and Cossacks executing Bandidos". Updated: Aug. 17, 2020 at 2:10 PM PDT. Mongols Motorcycle Club was founded in Montebello, California on December 5, 1969. The investigation was a joint effort between the Edinburg Police Department, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Drug Enforcement Administration, FBI, ATF and the Hidalgo County Sheriffs Office. The affidavit characterized the three men whose residences were searched as the most aggressive proponents of a violent conflict because they were conducting reconnaissance on their rivals, encouraging others to join them in assaulting and killing rivals while in possession of firearms, ammunition and ballistic vests. These people just came in, and most of them were from out of town. Jesus Delgado Rodriguez, 65, unaffiliated. Swanton also related that officers invoked the "Active Shooter" protocols, which are rules of engagement newly designed and implemented to give responding law enforcement officers quicker permission to engage mass shooters with deadly force, before a command and control structure is in place. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. Witness William English, a former U.S. Marine and Iraq war veteran, reported the firing of small caliber rounds, followed by "a rapid succession of shots from what sounded to me like an assault rifle"; Steve Cochran, a Navy veteran and Sons of the South club member stated that he heard one pistol shot, rest of the shots coming from "assault rifles". Eischeid was arrested in 2003, but went on the run after being released on his own recognizance. "[66], Also on June 22, attorneys for Matt Clendennen, a member of the Scimitars Motorcycle Club, served Twin Peaks with a subpoena to produce their copy of the surveillance video of the events. The Texas Anti-Gang Unit identified the six who beat the man as members of the Mongols, the reports state. Outlaw motorcycle gang members told one informer in the case that most states, including New Mexico, had no restrictions on possessing body armor. An early-morning law enforcement raid Wednesday hit the Albuquerque residences of three alleged members or officers of New Mexicos first Mongols chapter, formed a year ago. The business has since instituted a "no colors, no cuts" policy. The first reduction hearing was in June in Strother's court, where 59-year-old Caldwell mechanic Jimmy Don Smith was represented by Bryan lawyer Dan Jones. MIDLAND, Texas UPDATE: The victim has been identified as Alex Canales Villarreal, 45, of McAllen, Texas. Mongols MC of Shawnee. Wednesday, April 15th, 2020 at 9:09PM. The May 17, 2015 melee remarkably did not injure a single innocent diner at the Twin Peaks Restaurant that apparently encouraged the rival gang meetups, police noted. In another case, a firearm trap nearly struck an officer in the face as he opened a security fence. [56] The suit seeks $1 billion in damages. [1][dead link] That assessment said that the Bandidos Motorcycle Club "conducts their illegal activities as covertly as possible, and avoids high-profile activities such as drive-by shootings that many street gangs tend to commit. "[63], On June 10, The New York Times observed that bond-reduction hearings are "routine proceedings that are typically heard within seven to 10 days of an arrest. The patch labels the wearer as Mongols Forever, Forever Mongols, the affidavit says. Trying to figure out where the medical cannabis program stands now is up for debate one side saying the program is expected to University of New Mexico Hospital launching health care listening Hospital CEO Kate Becker says 'we really want to hear from our community about what their health needs are' in order to prioritize resources. Members of both organizations believe they are at war with the other, but a select few Mongols are instigating and fueling the conflict, the affidavit says. Clendennen is a graduate of Baylor University, a small business owner and has no previous criminal record. The arrests took place in seven cities mostly across the Rio Grande Valley. Later the number of injured was amended to twenty. Two other members of the public who were in the area were ran off the road on their motorcycles by members of the Mongols group. According to Kairys, such arrests may have a "chilling effect" on freedom of association and freedom of speech. Following that deadly 2015 melee, authorities arrested, prosecuted and secured convictions of the Bandidos national leadership, though none of the convictions were associated with the Waco shootout. They are one 'There's a 12-foot wave coming': Mora couple foresees more Sam and Elise Aragon are bracing for even more flooding at their Mora-area home following last year's Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire. A family lost their home and pets to the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak fire. So far, theyve seized 19 weapons, drugs and other items. [72] Although a gag order was only imposed for attorneys involved in the Clendennen case, District Attorney Abel Reyna was "openly discuss[ing] the indictments after the grand jury action". "[19] In total, nine bikers died and eighteen others were hospitalized with injuries. Fort Worth, Texas (September 22, 2018) BSB On Saturday night, members of the Mongols motorcycle club stood outside a bar in the Fort Worth Stockyards, talking with bar employees and passersby. McLennan County Judge Ralph Strother issued a warrant to have them rearrested and their bond reset to $2 million. The shooting happened about 1 p.m. near the interchange of the San Bernardino (10) and San Gabriel (605) freeways in Baldwin Park, according to the California Highway Patrol. [8] A police affidavit released June 16 described the source of the conflict in similar terms. Investigators learned the victims were attacked by members of rival motorcycle clubs known as the Mongols and Pagan's. [72] Five defense attorneys representing arrested bikers issued statements criticizing the "cookie cutter" nature of the indictments, and Reyna's press conference.