Sunday, May 30, 2010
Hell’s Angels ride no more in German state « New Media Blog
Hell’s Angels ride no more in German state « New Media Blog: "The interior ministry of the north'German state Schleswig'Holstein has made membership in local chapters of the Hell's Angels and Bandidos biker gangs illegal. Over 300 police officers raided the headquarters of the 'Hell's Angels MC Charter Flensburg' und 'Bandidos MC Probationary Chapter Neumuenster' on Thursday morning, as a ban against the groups came into effect. (Snip) According to Klaus Schlie, interior minister of Schleswig'Holstein, both clubs are in violation of penal law and go against the constitutional order. He said the goal of the clubs is to display criminal force in a certain area and to claim territorial rights over"
candy talks to strangers
A little bit of blue tack, some fairy lights and some doe-eyed strangers can create one hell of an atmosphere. Armed with stories of white trash, county kisses, snowy nights and heartless arrests, I transformed my room into a cave of intrigue and mystique.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Hells Angels arrive in Prague, some detained | Prague Monitor
Hells Angels arrive in Prague, some detained | Prague Monitor: "global meeting of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club (HAMC) are coming to Prague, the commercial television station Nova said yesterday, adding that the police have detained 15 foreigners in connection with the event.
Foreigner police spokeswoman Katerina Rendlova told CTK in the afternoon that the foreigner police had arrested one of the members of the HAMC at a border crossing with Poland.
While checking him, the police found it was a Finnish citizen registered as undesirable and expelled him from the country, Rendlova said.
Prague police spokeswoman Andrea Zoulova said in the afternoon that about 100 participants in the meeting had arrived for Prague, while others were coming.
The Prague police have prepared a special traffic security action focusing on checks of HAMC followers, she added.
Hells Angels meet every year in a different European town.
In Prague, this is the second meeting. The first took place in 2005.
The first cell of the Hells Angels was established in Fontana, California, on March 17. 1948.
Some observers say the HAMC is involved in drug dealing, blackmail and illegal arms trafficking"
Foreigner police spokeswoman Katerina Rendlova told CTK in the afternoon that the foreigner police had arrested one of the members of the HAMC at a border crossing with Poland.
While checking him, the police found it was a Finnish citizen registered as undesirable and expelled him from the country, Rendlova said.
Prague police spokeswoman Andrea Zoulova said in the afternoon that about 100 participants in the meeting had arrived for Prague, while others were coming.
The Prague police have prepared a special traffic security action focusing on checks of HAMC followers, she added.
Hells Angels meet every year in a different European town.
In Prague, this is the second meeting. The first took place in 2005.
The first cell of the Hells Angels was established in Fontana, California, on March 17. 1948.
Some observers say the HAMC is involved in drug dealing, blackmail and illegal arms trafficking"
Ex-Mountie gets four years for trafficking | Canada | News | Toronto Sun
Ex-Mountie gets four years for trafficking | Canada | News | Toronto Sun: "Wayne Edward Shuttleworth, 40, pleaded guilty Friday to one count each of trafficking in a firearm and participating in a criminal organization.
Shuttleworth was one of 31 people arrested last December as part of a year-long investigation dubbed Project Divide. Nearly all of those arrested were members or associates of the Zig-Zag Crew street gang, the so-called “puppet club” of the Manitoba Hells Angels.
As in similar stings police enlisted the aid of a paid criminal agent, in this case Zig-Zagger Michael Satsatin, to ensnare criminal targets.
At the time of his arrest Shuttleworth was a full-patch member of the Zig-Zag Crew. Court heard he sold Satsatin a sawed-off semi-automatic rifle and had made arrangements for the sale of another firearm prior to his arrest."
Shuttleworth was one of 31 people arrested last December as part of a year-long investigation dubbed Project Divide. Nearly all of those arrested were members or associates of the Zig-Zag Crew street gang, the so-called “puppet club” of the Manitoba Hells Angels.
As in similar stings police enlisted the aid of a paid criminal agent, in this case Zig-Zagger Michael Satsatin, to ensnare criminal targets.
At the time of his arrest Shuttleworth was a full-patch member of the Zig-Zag Crew. Court heard he sold Satsatin a sawed-off semi-automatic rifle and had made arrangements for the sale of another firearm prior to his arrest."
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
CBC News - Consumer Life - Quebec police make money-laundering arrests
CBC News - Consumer Life - Quebec police make money-laundering arrests: "Quebec provincial police have arrested four people in connection with an alleged international money-laundering operation for organized crime.
Police said they seized $48 million in assets, the largest such seizure in Canadian history.
Both the suspects and the Montreal company at the centre of the arrests have been involved in fraud before.
According to police, money from organized crime and falsified construction invoices was funneled to shell companies in Belgium and Switzerland. Those companies then sent the money back to Canada to a business called Speedo Financial Corp. in Montreal's Rosemont district."
Police said they seized $48 million in assets, the largest such seizure in Canadian history.
Both the suspects and the Montreal company at the centre of the arrests have been involved in fraud before.
According to police, money from organized crime and falsified construction invoices was funneled to shell companies in Belgium and Switzerland. Those companies then sent the money back to Canada to a business called Speedo Financial Corp. in Montreal's Rosemont district."
Outlaws Gang Leader Jailed Over Drugs - Yahoo! News UK
Outlaws Gang Leader Jailed Over Drugs - Yahoo! News UK: "Stuart Dawson, known as Dink, was convicted of conspiracy to supply class B drugs at Caernarfon Crown Court.
He is the Europe and Asia head of the Outlaws gang and was found guilty after extensive surveillance work in his stronghold of Colwyn Bay.
It was from there that he oversaw the rapid growth of the gang as it challenged bitter rivals the Hells Angels in its heartland.
The feud led to the murder of Hells Angel Gerry Tobin on the M40.
He was shot by Outlaws who were angry that a rival festival had been held in Warwickshire, an area they considered to be their turf.
After the shooting the killers were in contact with the Outlaws hierarchy within minutes.
Outlaws and Hells Angels also clashed at Birmingham Airport, using machetes and iron bars to attack each other in the arrivals hall"
He is the Europe and Asia head of the Outlaws gang and was found guilty after extensive surveillance work in his stronghold of Colwyn Bay.
It was from there that he oversaw the rapid growth of the gang as it challenged bitter rivals the Hells Angels in its heartland.
The feud led to the murder of Hells Angel Gerry Tobin on the M40.
He was shot by Outlaws who were angry that a rival festival had been held in Warwickshire, an area they considered to be their turf.
After the shooting the killers were in contact with the Outlaws hierarchy within minutes.
Outlaws and Hells Angels also clashed at Birmingham Airport, using machetes and iron bars to attack each other in the arrivals hall"
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
1.25pm, alone.
Today I discovered that sometimes beauty is found in our few moments of complete and utter vunerability. I feel this portrait captures one of the most beautiful elements of humanity, the ability to give our hearts uncritically.
Bikie gang crime claims point to turf war | Perth Now
Bikie gang crime claims point to turf war | Perth Now: "135 patched bikies had been charged with 607 offences, including the serious crimes of extortion, abduction and drug dealing in the two years to December last year.
The Gang Crime Squad dossier comes as police:
* Warn of potential bikie turf wars over drug distribution networks, with the recent migration of the Comancheros, a notorious eastern states gang, into WA.
* Seized a stolen high-powered Magnum .44 Dirty Harry-style firearm after it was delivered to the front verge of a Mt Hawthorn house - the home of a Comanchero associate's relative - with ammunition and a replica revolver on Wednesday."
The Gang Crime Squad dossier comes as police:
* Warn of potential bikie turf wars over drug distribution networks, with the recent migration of the Comancheros, a notorious eastern states gang, into WA.
* Seized a stolen high-powered Magnum .44 Dirty Harry-style firearm after it was delivered to the front verge of a Mt Hawthorn house - the home of a Comanchero associate's relative - with ammunition and a replica revolver on Wednesday."
Drug charges laid against Rebels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang | Perth Now
Drug charges laid against Rebels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang | Perth Now: "charged 21 members and associates of the Rebels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang after a year-long operation targeting drugs and weapons in Perth. Two patched members, two nominees and 17 associates of the group were charged after Gang Crime Squad detectives seized a significant amount of drugs, firearms, ammunition and cash from 25 locations across the metropolitan area.
Det-Supt Charlie Carver said the operation had targeted security officers and managers from a number of licensed venues across Perth.
He said the “significant” drug haul included 9.4 kg of cannabis, 480 g of cocaine, 2.6 kg of MDMA tablets and 1.4 kg of methyl-amphetamine.
“On top of that, we seized six firearms, including a 9mm semi-automatic handgun, and 230 rounds of various ammunition,” he said.
$255,000 cash was also seized as part of the operation, which concluded today."
Det-Supt Charlie Carver said the operation had targeted security officers and managers from a number of licensed venues across Perth.
He said the “significant” drug haul included 9.4 kg of cannabis, 480 g of cocaine, 2.6 kg of MDMA tablets and 1.4 kg of methyl-amphetamine.
“On top of that, we seized six firearms, including a 9mm semi-automatic handgun, and 230 rounds of various ammunition,” he said.
$255,000 cash was also seized as part of the operation, which concluded today."
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Just beat it.
A few weeks ago I found myself upon the doorstep of the infamous Anthony Mundine's Gym, watching a couple of local's go at each other. However the more I watched it the more I realised the talent these boys had, especially my roommate Darryl a very well practiced Muay Thai fighter. I still don't know what that is actually, but enjoy the snaps.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Tallulah
This shoot blew my mind, I can't believe this didn't come up when I mentioned Americano. I'm sorry did someone say teenage dirtbag?
B.C. appeal court sides with Hells Angel associate on grow-op search
B.C. appeal court sides with Hells Angel associate on grow-op search: "Five members of the court sided with appellant and Hells Angel associate Jason Cyrus Arkinstall in ruling two parts of the Safety Standards Act are unconstitutional.
Chief Justice Lance Finch said two sections of the act that 'authorize the warrantless entry and inspection of residential premises for the regulatory purpose of inspecting electrical systems for safety risks that may be related to marijuana grow-operations, they infringe the appellants' rights under section 8 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.'"
Chief Justice Lance Finch said two sections of the act that 'authorize the warrantless entry and inspection of residential premises for the regulatory purpose of inspecting electrical systems for safety risks that may be related to marijuana grow-operations, they infringe the appellants' rights under section 8 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.'"
B.C. appeal court sides with Hells Angel associate on grow-op search
B.C. appeal court sides with Hells Angel associate on grow-op search: "Five members of the court sided with appellant and Hells Angel associate Jason Cyrus Arkinstall in ruling two parts of the Safety Standards Act are unconstitutional.
Chief Justice Lance Finch said two sections of the act that 'authorize the warrantless entry and inspection of residential premises for the regulatory purpose of inspecting electrical systems for safety risks that may be related to marijuana grow-operations, they infringe the appellants' rights under section 8 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.'"
Chief Justice Lance Finch said two sections of the act that 'authorize the warrantless entry and inspection of residential premises for the regulatory purpose of inspecting electrical systems for safety risks that may be related to marijuana grow-operations, they infringe the appellants' rights under section 8 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.'"
Thursday, May 20, 2010
"What are they called?" "...Boot cuffs?"
Adorne necklace morphed into erm...boot cuffs one night. Mmmm now I can dress up without taking off my docs, my new favourite toy.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Hells Angels open clubhouse in Dome District | Tacoma Weekly
Hells Angels open clubhouse in Dome District | Tacoma Weekly: "Washington Chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club has opened a clubhouse in a building on East ‘G’ Street near Freighthouse Square in the Dome District. Tacoma Police Department (TPD) is keeping a close eye on this development.
TPD Assistant Chief Bob Sheehan gave an update on the situation during the May 13 meeting of Tacoma City Council’s Public Safety, Human Services and Education Committee.
“This is extremely concerning for us. This is not a good thing,” Sheehan said. “We are going to get on top of it and keep them from getting a foothold here.”"
TPD Assistant Chief Bob Sheehan gave an update on the situation during the May 13 meeting of Tacoma City Council’s Public Safety, Human Services and Education Committee.
“This is extremely concerning for us. This is not a good thing,” Sheehan said. “We are going to get on top of it and keep them from getting a foothold here.”"
Tu Vuo' Fa L'americano
I have a small obsession with American style in the 90's, to the extent where I find myself watching my favourite soap "Beverly Hills 90210" and realising how much I dress like them. Acid wash, timberlands, dr martens, university sweaters and midriffs are the epitome of cool, or maybe I'm delusional and should go back ten years in time. Either way enjoy a stack of red, white and blue...Viva L'America!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
The Hells Angels love triangle
Gangsters Out Blog: The Hells Angels love triangle: "Dustin LaFortune torture case has reopened the Danny Tokarchuk murder trial. Although that case was complicated and had contradictory accusations one underlining thread emerges. The Zig Zag crew sold drugs for the Hells Angels and was involved in several murders fighting over the drugs they sold. That pattern continues in British Columbia.
Danny Tokarchuk was accused of killing Trevor Savoie. He claimed it was in self defense. They both were drug dealers affiliated with the Zig Zag crew in Winnipeg which is a puppet club of the Hells Angels. Tokarchuk claimed he started using the product and owed money to Savoie and thereby feared for his life.
The court was told Savoie 'certainly had some dangerous and physical friends. You've heard about (Ian) Grant, (Sean) Wolfe, (Dale) Donovan and (Darren) Hunter.'
Kevin made a videotaped statement to police shortly after Savoie's murder. On it, he said Savoie contacted him multiple times asking about the whereabouts of Daniel, who had escaped to Toronto shortly before the murder. Savoie was trying to claim his debt.
Morrison noted that Donovan had a memorial tattooed on his arm that included Savoie's face and date of death. Jurors were shown pictures of Donovan, the tattoo and several other bikers including Grant, Wolfe and Hunter.
Kevin Tokarchuk, Daniel's brother, was shot dead exactly one year after Savoie's killing in a suspected case of gang retribution. No arrests have been made."
Danny Tokarchuk was accused of killing Trevor Savoie. He claimed it was in self defense. They both were drug dealers affiliated with the Zig Zag crew in Winnipeg which is a puppet club of the Hells Angels. Tokarchuk claimed he started using the product and owed money to Savoie and thereby feared for his life.
The court was told Savoie 'certainly had some dangerous and physical friends. You've heard about (Ian) Grant, (Sean) Wolfe, (Dale) Donovan and (Darren) Hunter.'
Kevin made a videotaped statement to police shortly after Savoie's murder. On it, he said Savoie contacted him multiple times asking about the whereabouts of Daniel, who had escaped to Toronto shortly before the murder. Savoie was trying to claim his debt.
Morrison noted that Donovan had a memorial tattooed on his arm that included Savoie's face and date of death. Jurors were shown pictures of Donovan, the tattoo and several other bikers including Grant, Wolfe and Hunter.
Kevin Tokarchuk, Daniel's brother, was shot dead exactly one year after Savoie's killing in a suspected case of gang retribution. No arrests have been made."
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Baker’s dozen nabbed in Hells Angels bust
Baker’s dozen nabbed in Hells Angels bust: "arrested was leading HA member Brian Sandberg, who has been prominent in the news over the past few years. Two public shooting attempts on his life were made last year, and he has most recently been in the limelight in connection with a soon to be released biography.
Sandberg reportedly could be charged with at least one count of attempted murder, but police have not indicated which suspects are being charged with which specific crimes so far.
According to Hells Angels spokesman Jørn Jønke Nielsen, two of those arrested have already been charged with attempted murder, although he would not specify who those people were.
Berlingske Tidende newspaper reported that one of the attempted murder plots involved targeting ‘Little A’, a top figure in the city’s Nørrebro district gang milieu.
The five known instances of attempted murder police are addressing in their charges are all in Copenhagen and include: 9 October 2009, Rantzausgade Street, Nørrebro district; 11 September 2009, Skelbækgade Street, Vesterbro; 30 June 2009, Nytorv Square, city centre; 25 April 2009, Gartnergade Street, Nørrebro; and 22 April, Baggesensgade Street, Nørrebro."
Sandberg reportedly could be charged with at least one count of attempted murder, but police have not indicated which suspects are being charged with which specific crimes so far.
According to Hells Angels spokesman Jørn Jønke Nielsen, two of those arrested have already been charged with attempted murder, although he would not specify who those people were.
Berlingske Tidende newspaper reported that one of the attempted murder plots involved targeting ‘Little A’, a top figure in the city’s Nørrebro district gang milieu.
The five known instances of attempted murder police are addressing in their charges are all in Copenhagen and include: 9 October 2009, Rantzausgade Street, Nørrebro district; 11 September 2009, Skelbækgade Street, Vesterbro; 30 June 2009, Nytorv Square, city centre; 25 April 2009, Gartnergade Street, Nørrebro; and 22 April, Baggesensgade Street, Nørrebro."
Friday, May 14, 2010
Cop acquitted of leaking documents to Hells Angels - Welland Tribune - Ontario, CA
Cop acquitted of leaking documents to Hells Angels - Welland Tribune - Ontario, CA: "unable to determine without a reasonable doubt that the Niagara Regional Police constable was responsible for leaking confidential information to the Hells Angels.
In a Welland courtroom Thursday, Rudge was acquitted of a breach of trust by a public officer charge stemming from his April 2007 arrest.
The 47-year-old has been with the NRPS since 1985.
He pleaded not guilty to the charge in February of this year and chose to be judged solely by judge.
Rudge was an officer working out of the Port Colborne detachment when police were investigating the Hells Angels through Project Tandem"
In a Welland courtroom Thursday, Rudge was acquitted of a breach of trust by a public officer charge stemming from his April 2007 arrest.
The 47-year-old has been with the NRPS since 1985.
He pleaded not guilty to the charge in February of this year and chose to be judged solely by judge.
Rudge was an officer working out of the Port Colborne detachment when police were investigating the Hells Angels through Project Tandem"
Cop acquitted of leaking documents to Hells Angels - Welland Tribune - Ontario, CA
Cop acquitted of leaking documents to Hells Angels - Welland Tribune - Ontario, CA: "unable to determine without a reasonable doubt that the Niagara Regional Police constable was responsible for leaking confidential information to the Hells Angels.
In a Welland courtroom Thursday, Rudge was acquitted of a breach of trust by a public officer charge stemming from his April 2007 arrest.
The 47-year-old has been with the NRPS since 1985.
He pleaded not guilty to the charge in February of this year and chose to be judged solely by judge.
Rudge was an officer working out of the Port Colborne detachment when police were investigating the Hells Angels through Project Tandem"
In a Welland courtroom Thursday, Rudge was acquitted of a breach of trust by a public officer charge stemming from his April 2007 arrest.
The 47-year-old has been with the NRPS since 1985.
He pleaded not guilty to the charge in February of this year and chose to be judged solely by judge.
Rudge was an officer working out of the Port Colborne detachment when police were investigating the Hells Angels through Project Tandem"
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Cop investigated over involvement in scuttled cocaine case
Cop investigated over involvement in scuttled cocaine case: "senior RCMP officer who drafted a fake memo to cover up wiretap deficiencies is now facing criminal investigation after the Crown was forced to drop a major Sault Ste. Marie cocaine prosecution with alleged links to the Hell's Angels, the National Post is reporting this morning.
The existence of the bogus memo came to light in an unrelated Toronto case last month, when an RCMP sergeant admitted he wrote it under the name of another officer."
The existence of the bogus memo came to light in an unrelated Toronto case last month, when an RCMP sergeant admitted he wrote it under the name of another officer."
Cop investigated over involvement in scuttled cocaine case
Cop investigated over involvement in scuttled cocaine case: "senior RCMP officer who drafted a fake memo to cover up wiretap deficiencies is now facing criminal investigation after the Crown was forced to drop a major Sault Ste. Marie cocaine prosecution with alleged links to the Hell's Angels, the National Post is reporting this morning.
The existence of the bogus memo came to light in an unrelated Toronto case last month, when an RCMP sergeant admitted he wrote it under the name of another officer."
The existence of the bogus memo came to light in an unrelated Toronto case last month, when an RCMP sergeant admitted he wrote it under the name of another officer."
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Gangsters Out Blog: Hells Angels Kingpin Crew
Gangsters Out Blog: Hells Angels Kingpin Crew: "new gang in Kelowna called the Kingpin Crew. Word is some of these Kingpin Crew prospects were harassing people at Slack Alice's Show and Shine in Penticton last Saturday. Hells Angels had three tents selling T-shirts. I wonder if any of them know where Geoff Meisner and Brittney Irving are? Isn't Joey with the Independent Soldiers? Please advise.They just registered their domain February 2010. So there we have it, a multitude of puppet clubs selling drugs for the Hells Angels all over B.C. The Independent Soldiers now work for the Hells Angels too."
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Baker’s dozen nabbed in Hells Angels bust
Baker’s dozen nabbed in Hells Angels bust: "Copenhagen Police carried out one of their biggest actions against gang crime yesterday after storming several Hells Angels clubhouses in the city area, arresting 13 people.The arrests are reportedly in connection with at least five instances of attempted murder, primarily targeting members of rival immigrant gangs. The police’s raids included clubhouses in the city’s Nørrebro district and in the suburb of Ishøj, where 800g of explosives were confiscated during the action.According to Ekstra Bladet newspaper, police were given the information they needed to make the arrests from a presently jailed Hells Angels member.In the arrests, police took in four official Hells Angels members, seven members of the gang’s support group AK81 and two additional non-gang members."
A rugged romance
After possibly one of the most tiring, entertaining, painful, wonderful and hectic weeks of my life, i'm loving just doing nothing (besides the groceries and watching reruns of the 90's 90210). So I thought I'd share with you some of the backstage glory of one of my favourite designers Gail Sorronda. Keep an eye out for my partner in crime miss Yasmine...
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