i would. I have lived in two different states during that time. How many of those gang members are clogging our correctional institutions both adult and juvenile with thier members? I still stand by my statement that street gangs and yes even other motorcycle clubs are a bigger threat to the public. Hermano Roadrash According to the citys investigation documents on the matter, a witness told investigators, Had the officer not said a word, it would never have happened. She adds police are supposed to keep the peace, not rile up the crowd. . As a people, we Americans are naturally suspicious of three things above all else. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. The decision to fire is up to each individual officer. They are a group that ride motorcycles and have meetings, so based on your description, they should be considered a gang. Our top rocker states IRON PIGS, thats who we are. Trials for all three men are scheduled for September. Name Jamie henley AKA Loose When confronted, I will USE any tool and DO anything to win. One of the reasons for that federal law is that police officers, unlike anyone else, are almost on duty all the time, he said. If they break the law then they pay the same price as the rest of us. if somebody messed with a loved one wouldnt you seek punishment? All the same, the indications are that somebody was totally jumped and beaten. We are not Saints, we are not followers, we are not sheep, we are not even leaders, But, we are Brothers in Blood, in Colors, in our Souls and that makes us who we are. The real kicker is that theDAinfluenced the judge who order DeLorettonot to associate with the Mongols or wear their insignia for 5 years. I read an article last night that stated 2 members from the 2nd main club being discussed here were arrested running an officer off of the road. Mongol photo courtesy of Bruce Ely of The Oregonian. Another man Dirty Richards will be familiar with has a saying that pretty much sums it all up. We wear three piece colors because we can. If your hanging in some lowlife bar or with tweakers you might be in danger of them.

Maxine Bernstein | The Oregonian/OregonLive. Support Your Local 1%er!. The folks involved from that family, the blues singer/metal works instructor, the Gypsy that was directly involved, and ALL the Gypsies should be ashamed of what they did to her.So much for the Gypsies trying to show a side of being good. He arrested a fan he said had assaulted him, but other witnesses said the officers comments at the conclusion of a game the Seahawks lost to the Rams had provoked the crowd. The site you mention (and the information in it) needs to be taken with a grain of salt. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Despite staff shortages, travel surge has Portland, Driver arrested after alleged hit-run with e-bike, Timber! Their brand of respect is often confused with fear and intimidation.

Count how many Surenos (Mexican Mafia), Nortenos (Neusta) there are here compared to Outlaw MC members in OR and WA. If you ride with your buddies to starbucks or taco wednesday, your really not even likely to encounter club guys. They got into the club back when they were young and stupid and full of piss and vinegar. In total, DeLoretto served 62 days in Lane County jail 61 of those while waiting trial and unable to post a very high bail. The chief also sent a team of detectives to Sturgis to learn more about the incident, including homicide Lt. Jim Dermody, homicide detectives and a sergeant with the Office of Professional Accountability. Remember, if you decided to stop trying to look like one of them with your new leather vest with all your little meaningless patches on them and get out there and meet some, you might have a different opinion. If you give respect, you will get it back, if you act like an ass, your going to be treated the same way. The group of Seattle officers has attended past Sturgis motorcycle gatherings without problems, ONeill said. (same article) They cant do this with all of them because they already have business agreements and will treat those agreements with honor and respect. My friend stood her ground and got the police involved, but still, what the Gypsys do is drugs and if they cant hook you by drugs theyll attempt to hook your psyche with fear. UPDATE: September 30, 2008 the Oregonianreportedthat Justin Mooch DeLoretto, the founder of theMongols Motorcycle Clubs Oregon chapters, who was ordered not to associate with the organization after a June conviction for menacing a pair of outlaw biker investigators, has left secretly to California. The mafia likes to operate that way too. Police served warrants on two San Diego-area homes that belonged to the president of the Hells Angels local chapter. I sure cant speak to that but only to my experience. A woman can be heard exclaiming this is not good after realizing that the group contains bikers from both the Hells Angels and Vagos. He was eligible for release later that day. Bryan Denson of The Oregonian wrote an interesting article (April 20, 2008 with Bruce Ely (photographer)) about the rise of Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs (OMG) in Oregon. I think they are an overblown worry, but I carry a .45 out there, just in case. The Iron Pigs are a club that wears biker colors the denim or leather vests that sport various kinds of patches with symbology significant to the club and biker culture generally. If your man enough to hang out with a club, then do it, otherwise stick with your HOG chapters and riding clubs and know that the danger of you ever getting caught up in club vs. club business is nil, unless you go looking to stick your nose into it. Mattel plans SpaceX toys, Memphis-area man convicted for Jan. 6 crimes, Washington man sets out to play catch 365 days, These OR counties have highest COVID infection rates, Police looking for suspects in SE Powell shooting, Watch: Jan. 6 hearing focuses on Trump during riots, Oregon DHS: 2 missing babies may be at risk, Survey: Most city employees wont return full time, Injured mans e-bike stolen from NE Portland, Body cam video shows Coos Bay cops shooting suspect, Wheeler announces new emergency declaration. clubs are here to stay, give respect, get respect. A Lane County jury found himguilty of reckless driving and other misdemeanor charges from the April 23 incident in which he was accused of trying to run two biker-gang investigators off Interstate 5 during rush hour. All rights reserved (About Us). In response to TCs comment about 1% clubs being all good until they start killing eachother.who do you think theyre killing TC? I have a friend who, after the bodies were discovered, overheard a new Gypsy Joker saying that the murders were a Gypsy Joker initiation. And, as club business, it is none of the writers or anyone elses to be delving into. As was stated above most of them only rode their bikes when they were in search of drugs or alcohol. EVERYTHING happens for a reason. Remember The road loads take down Cops who wanted to be bikers? Offered to run someone in to town for parts even. Im quite sure the son of a bitch cop from OR. We will not ask permission of anyone to wear that bottom rocker. None seemed to be the killer type, or violent unless challenged. If you treat them with respect then they are reasonable. they are some of the nicest people, yet when provoked can unleash hell. Stay out of there business and they will stay out of yours. He allegedly taunted the Seahawks fans by pretending to cry like a baby and yelling out, Go Rams.. In the biker world it is considered a disrespectful thing to do. He was being held on $50,000 bail, but according to Lane County Sheriff Captain Doug Hooley commented to the Eugene Register-Guard, that there was nothing with his risk assessment score that keeps him from getting out. The fact that you buy into the authorities practice of calling these clubs gangs shows your own anti-club bias. And, you sacrifice, you sacrifice some of your own freedoms for the betterment of the club. I have been a biker for well over 33 years. The detective was suspended for two days for conduct unbecoming an officer during a Seahawks football game on Jan. 8, 2005. He served 62 days and was released because of jail overcrowding.

Portlandgirl-needs to watch her mouth, i grew up around gypsies. Most of the guys my dad rode with partied way too hard, and admittedly had a foot in the criminal community. The San Diego chapter president and vice president were charged in separate cases in the investigation. Actually, I think it would do good for some of the none patch holder public to start going to some club events and runs if they can get themselves invited, or some of the public events the clubs have. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). Little brother Stevie, email smith.douglas50@yahoo.com. Why is that?

Below is a list of the estimated members of each OMG: OMG Founded OR Members, Free Souls 1968 105, Brother Speed 1969 45, Gypsy Joker 1956 40, Outsiders 1968 26, Mongols 1969 12-15, Vagos 1965 15, Source: Police estimates; Attorney General report. According to Detective Dave Burroughs there will be a warrant for his arrest. Or so that when they caused destruction we could call them for help! The two men were with a group of officers who had traveled to Sturgis, S.D., to join the annual motorcycle rally there. If you find yourself trying to leave the Gypsy web it soon becomes a nightmare. And what? So 250 or so outlaw bikers throughout the state makes life hard for all the true motorcycle enthusiasts? I think thats a little melodramatic. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The national president, Portland's chapter president and a member of the Gypsy Joker Motorcycle Club are all accused of conspiracy to commit racketeering. In fact, seems to me like a rather LEO influenced article if you ask me. Freedom from the daily crap and hassles of this World is quickly forgotten when you put on your Colors and go riding. Washington, not Oregon. Our bottom rocker is the state we are from. I have a friend who, after the bodies were discovered, overheard a new Gypsy Joker saying that the murders were a Gypsy Joker initiation. I will allow that it is informative in that it shows a window into the outlaw way of thinking. The leader of the Las Vegas chapter of the Hells Angels and two other bikers are facing charges, including attempted murder, in the Memorial Day weekend shooting on U.S. 95 that shut down the major freeway. Non only are you disrespectful, but you lend credence to the belief that those of your kind are amongst the dregs of humanity. It doesnt matter what club they are from. Their bail was lowered to $75,000 bond earlier this month. Their money was just as good as that of the RUBs, and they kept to themselves. Love & Respect to the entire Free Soul Brotherhood! That applies not only to individuals, but to groups (Clubs) as well. According to internal documents, Tacoma city authorities declined to prosecute the officer, finding there was no evidence that he intended to carry out his threat, but he received a written reprimand for the incident. So stop bad mouthing them and move on with your life. Ummm, the cop was from Seattle PD. They are my family-my blood. Just to clarify things. If it is a paved, cool route not on a freeway anywhere in the Pacific Northwest I have been on it. Walk right or stay out of the way! The point of flying Colors is to have a established family identity with your fellow Brothers who believe in the same views and lifestyle. Its just not a healthy environment for anyone, especially our young people who are so impressionable. You will probably have the best time of your life. In both senses, help and destruction. treat me good, Ill treat you better, Treat me bad, Ill treat you worse., After encountering members of three of the five clubs listed (and yes, theyre clubs and to label them outlaw is painting with a very, very broad brush as another person posted here, by the standard the LEOs use, they are just as much outlaws as those they brand as such), all I have to say is that they were more honest, stand-up and straight-forward than most of the prigs and a-holes that I have to deal with in the day-to-day world; you know where you stand with them as opposed to the wanna-be punk out there whod just as soon slit you open for the $1.85 in wallet as help you. Cool guy. You prospect, long and hard, you EARN the right to wear that cut. [] Outlaw colors Learn what the different patches mean that an outlaw rider wears. Mr.DeLoretto, joined the San Diego Mongols chapter and went to work in a tattoo parlor owned by a member of the motorcycle club. As for the rest, treat them as good as they will allow you to and see what happens. The article characterized them as one of the most violent OMGs of the Big Five and it made me wonder if Oregon was set for a bloody turf war like the late 60s in San Francisco. But they are not all saints either. Lets also take into account violent crime and who is more likely use it and what is more important to focus on. the point is that the la police or any law dept for that matters intention is not to engage in illegal activities primarily. Here is a web-site that may be helpful. ~Detective taunted football fans, reportedly made threat~. To everybody else-MCs are families. UPDATE: June 20, 2008Accused of a litany of felony and misdemeanor crimes,Justin MoochDeLoretto, (27),took his case to trial. In my personal opinion a pretty good way to approach life. These gangs would not exsist if not for illegal activitiesmy idea still stands: turn the motorcycle gangs jackets and patches into fashion statements, and sell themsee how many people they kill before they are shut down.the new fashion line will be hells-mongols, look out for it. jamie was pres of the Cossacks out of Whittier Ca years ago. Easiest way in the world to avoid a negative encounter with a 3 piece club isRESPECT. Not only known by outsiders also brother speed and jokers. Essentially striking down his constitutional right of freedom to associate. UPDATE: October 2008 The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) raided all people, places and things Mongol in October and they raided that tattoo parlor. But at least one witness said most regular patrons of the restaurant knew he was a cop, and that he was known to always carry a gun. Some OMG members havediversified into legitimate businesses (e.g., motorcycle shops, night clubs, strip clubs), thoughmore often these businesses have been set up for money laundering and fueled by unlawful activities. The police guild is offering moral support to the officer and his family, ONeill said, and the unions attorney is aware of the shooting. Will Oregon witness more violentconfrontations and increased criminal activity? Im more afraid of them than a 1%er. S.D. The writer, along with David definately doesnt.

According to Detective Dave Burroughs there will be a warrant for his arrest. Laughlin River Run? The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local.

In fact, if theres any trouble at all and I mean IF it is normally club vs club. You prospect, long and hard, you EARN the right to wear that cut. The officer also is known throughout the department as an avid motorcycle rider. The shooting happened around 1 a.m. Saturday at the Loud American Roadhouse, a popular bar that held as many as 500 patrons at the time. target their own because they have to occupy the same space. Which, by the way, they are. They arent considered a gang because of what they choose to involve themselves in and how they conduct themselves. Hermano Roadrash. Keep in mind folks, Independents, mom and pop clubs, one piece clubs are by and large so far off the radar of the bigger 3 piece clubs, those large clubs could really care less about what you do. Then take a look at how many OMGs members are there, and your going to find its a much smaller number. Oregon now has five separate OMGs. As with anything, the few make it bad for the many. PS: I still maintain that the best way to get to know the club world is to respectfully meet and get to know a patch-holder or two (or more) in person. You never know when you might run into someone who you arrested.. McGuire is the chapter treasurer and was arrested at one of the homes in Pacific Beach, Calif. Police seized a pound and a half of marijuana, in addition to hydrocodone and oxycodone pills, and $5,000 in cash. Its not a lack of knowledge, but Ive interchanged the two terms in various blog posts. Probably lost in translation Anyway nice blog to visit. This club will always have three piece colors. And within an hour they arrested 1 member from the 1st one being discussed here for an unrelated traffic violation or some petty shit. Hunter Thompson said it best when he stated that Outlaws are city boys, not country folk. The bikers were part of a Memorial Day weekend ride through Arizona and southern Nevada.

The officer implicated in the shooting has not been arrested or charged with any crime, but has been disciplined in the past.

When did OR not have a fire at this point in July? I know criminal bikers, I know criminal cops, and criminal lawyers, and criminal doctors, and criminal oil company executives. Same there. The Government, the media and law enforcement. Hazardous trees being removed from Lacamas, Boozy bakery: Tipsee & Spice opens in Portland, Portland seeing travel surge despite staff shortages, Newport PD: Audi driver arrested in e-bike hit-run, Hazardous trees being removed from Lacamas Park, PPB sees largest single hiring group in memory. The aftermath of many killed bikers was that the Gypsy Jokers MC left California and the Hells Angels agreed to stay out of Oregon. Are ya following all of it or just some of it? brothers are clubs and members Righteous Robin outsider Portland chapter President Passed Tacoma Chapter Lee was pres Tacoma chapter. Members are required to pay dues and attend meetings and events (e.g., runs) todemonstrate loyalty to the club leadership. Federal law allows off-duty officers to carry their guns, and the Seattle Police Departments manual gives each officer the option to carry one while off duty. STAY TRUE-RIDE FREE! The Oregon Attorney General (Hardy Myers) completed a comprehensive review of the organized crime threat to citizens of Oregon back in 2006.

ONeill said Seattle officers are now concerned for all of their safety because of the Hells Angels reputation of violent retaliation if one of their members is attacked. They are not a riding club, they did not buy their patch, they are not a club you can go on the internet and sign up for. Youll be sorry in the long run. Granted most were dickheads but I dont think they or any MC is that big of a threat., When I last encountered them they were some pretty vicious guys involved in some pretty nasty business. An outlaw biker and his colors declare membership in a particular club. Guess what its all about son.territory and money and murder betwen clubs still goes down. If you dont like them, dont join one. For example, most HOG chapters (Harley Owners Group) are not considered gangs, nor are they labeled as such by law enforcement. Im quite sure the son of a bitch cop from OR. 1% have payed their dues and they deserve Respect. UPDATE: January 2009 Justin Mooch DeLoretto, turned himself into the Lane County Jail again. Im going to post this on several related threads, so dont be surprised if you run across it in another area. Interesting thread. For all the HOG people out there these days putting down clubs, you sure do spend a lot of time trying to look and act like them. Then, whatever any of these three groups feed to the public, the public swallows whole, nods in unison and agrees with wholeheartedly. Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske has relieved all five officers of duty, pending the outcome of the investigation by South Dakota authorities, according to a statement released on Saturday. Other videos include members of the Hells Angels at a Henderson Harley-Davidson dealership minutes after the shooting. Will this impact the Taco Wednesday riderswho seldom throw a leg over anything and live to rideto a dealer to buy something bright and shiny? On Aug. 12, 2005, he was again accused of getting into an altercation, that time at a Tacoma restaurant while off duty. Every one of them knows, this article, and the one in the oregonian as well, are really dealing with stuff that is club business. Infractions are punished bypenalties with the most severe being death.

Mac, your calling any motorcycle club a gang just shows your lack of knowlage about motorcycle clubs. Treat them in a respectful manner and you will get to know some really wonderful, stand up people, Attention: Retired LE-i respect your opinion, but its just that; an opinion. I can recall being on patrol early one evening and seeing a group in a pull-out on the side of the highway working on a bike.