Interview Those limitations do, however, slow down the narrative in some places. According to the indictment, the Outlaws planned multiple acts of violence against rival motorcycle gangs, including shows of force at the Cycle Expo in 2006, Dinwiddie Racetrack in 2008, Cockades Bar in 2009, Daytona Bike Week in 2009, and the Easyrider Bike Expo in 2010. Rosga is the national president of the Outlaws organization and is also a member of the Gold Region, Milwaukee Chapter. South While the topic intrigued me, I was a little put off by the cover of Dirty, which shows a car driving through a burst of flames and a bloodied man in an Oxford shirt an odd choice for a book about a biker gang. ``Kid Kadlec were sentenced on Thursday to life in prison. South That makes it suspicious, doesn't it?". This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Username Password Philadelphia In late 1993 or early 1994, leaders of the Outlaws believed the Hell's Angels might be trying to gain a presence in the Outlaw's "White Region" territory by "patching over" one of their affiliates that was present in Chicago, Rockford, Calumet City, Ill. and South Bend, Ind.Outlaws members agreed "they would engage in a series of assaults" against the "Hell's Henchmen" and other affiliates to discourage them from becoming Hell's Angels chapters, and to prevent the Hell's Angels from infiltrating their territory. They have quite the long arms of reach even outside their home soil and seem to be proud of their span. When Big Joe Became The Cigar In Buffalo, His Alleged Troops Stopped Saying His Name, The Ghost Of Frankie Lagano Weeps: Slain Lucchese Mobsters Family Hits Dead End In Lawsuit, Federal Judge Orders Case Dismissed. In one of the most interest parts of the book, Grogan compares the attention local police gave to these increasingly troublesome bikers to that of the groups associated with the New Left and the Civil Rights Movement. Jack Rosga, aka Milwaukee Jack, 53, serves as the National Boss of the Outlaws organization and is also a member of the Gold Region, Milwaukee Wisconsin Chapter. 18 Grim Reapers members, including the Grim Reapers National President, Michael Smith, 51, is an Outlaws member in the Copper Region and serves as the President of the Hickory, North Carolina Chapter. Carl J. Mob Hits Random He and others are alleged to have conspired to assault and murder members of rival biker groups in Indiana in the 1990s.In 2001, a warrant was issued for Cochran's arrest, out of Milwaukee, by the U.S. Marshals.According to the federal indictment, Cochran and others employed by or associated with the Outlaws Motorcycle Club, between January of 1988 through at least May of 2001 committed "murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, arson, attempted arson, conspiracy to commit arson, extortion, attempted extortion and conspiracy to commit extortion and narcotics trafficking in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New York and Wisconsin -- with the defendants agreeing that a conspirator would commit at least two acts of racketeering.During this time period, the indictment says Cochran was a member or president of the Chicago Southside Chapter of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club -- part of the "Midwestern White Region" of the international organization.The indictment says the Outlaws had a longstanding rivalry with the Hell's Angels biker club and their affiliates, and until around 1993, the Outlaws controlled the Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana territory -- with the closest Hell's Angels chapter located in Minneapolis. The indictment alleges that the Outlaws motorcycle gang is a highly organized criminal enterprise with a defined, multi-level chain of command, which is overseen by Jack Rosga, aka Milwaukee Jack, 53, Milwaukee, Wis., who served as the Outlaws National President. A lock (LockA locked padlock) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Four days later, Mayne - who was killed Tuesday - shot a Hell's Angels member outside a clubhouse in Canaan, Maine, the indictment says. Despite being a club that was formed 85 years ago, the MC has proved to be resilient as they remain one of the top clubs standing to this day. A copy of this press release may be found on the website of the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Eastern District of Virginia at www.usdoj.gov/usao/vae. 1983. William Davey, aka Rebel, 46, is an Outlaws member in the Copper Region and was formerly the Chapter Enforcer in the Ashville, North Carolina. "In June of 1994, Cochran and other Outlaws traveled to the Illiana Motor Speedway in Schererville, Ind. With more than 1,700 members, the Outlaws MC has some 176 chapters spread across the U.S. and 12 foreign countries as well, including France, Australia, Ireland, Japan, Norway, and Russia. The victim was seriously injured from gunshot wounds to his neck. In November 2008, Outlaws members are charged in the indictment of assaulting a black male at the Hard Times Caf in Fredericksburg, Virginia, for no other reason but his race, and then intimidating witnesses and instructing fellow Outlaws members to lie to obstruct law enforcements investigation of the assault. The prosecution was handled by Assistant U.S. He noted that Rosga's name comes up only four times in the 50-page indictment. Thomas Mayne, aka Tomcat, 59, is an Outlaws member in the Red Region and serves as the regional treasurer. The indictment alleges that in the Cockades Bar show of force, members of the Pagans Motorcycle Club joined the Outlaws in the assault against rival gangs. They bring in violence, they bring in criminal activity," said Sheriff Schmidt.Law enforcement greeted the group with high saturation patrols last weekend. Another is Alan "The Watchmaker" Venus, one of the Outlaws' bomb makers. Under Rosgas leadership, the enterprise is alleged to have engaged in violent racketeering activities with the intent to expand its influence and to control various parts of the country against rival motorcycle gangs, particularly the Hells Angels. The then-Outlaws VP told investigators the "assaults" could include beating the rival bikers, running them over with a car or motorcycle or shooting them "to discourage Hell's Angels affiliate club members from continuing to associate with the Hell's Angels -- and send a message to the Hell's Angels that their presence would not be tolerated in Outlaws territory.The indictment notes Outlaws members from Milwaukee and Wisconsin planned to attend this event -- with CCW permit holders "directed to arm themselves" and two vans, one armored from Milwaukee, containing firearms and other weapons, were brought to Indiana as part of the "Outlaws caravan" to the speedway.The night before the event, the indictment says Outlaws members learned their regional boss had been shot and seriously injured while riding on the Dan Ryan expressway in Chicago after leaving an event at the Gary clubhouse in Indiana. Brian McDermott, 50, is an Outlaws member of the Copper Regions Hickory, North Carolina chapter. Thomas Benvie, aka Taz, 41, is an Outlaws member in the Red region and currently serves as President of the Maine Chapter. Under Rosgas leadership, the enterprise is alleged to have engaged in violent racketeering activities with the intent to expand its influence and control various parts of the country against rival motorcycle gangs, particularly the Hells Angels. Mark Spradling, aka Lytnin, 52, is an Outlaws member and serves as Treasurer of the Copper Region. Most of the people in the book are unknowable characters, reduced to their actions as recorded by law enforcement or by fellow gang members who eventually turned against them. Members Only Related court documents and information may be found on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia at www.vaed.uscourts.gov or on pacer.uspci.uscourts.gov. If convicted, Rosga faces up to 23 years in prison. The procession was followed, and the second armored van ended up stopped by police. Written by people looking in from the outside.. Get the latest news from Shepherd Express delivered directly to your inbox. Twenty have either pled guilty or were convicted at trial. Sentencing for Rosga, Fiel, McCall and Timbers is scheduled for April 8, 2011. "Bluegrass Boys" Clubhouse Takes Fire, As Talks With Hells Angels Continue Riding a Harley doesnt make you a criminal but you cross the line when your motorcycle gang engages in violent criminal activity as a way of doing business. Thursday, March 1st, Dodge County SheriffDale Schmidt shared an update since the bikers opened a "clubhouse" a few weeks ago, on West Main Street -- just outside Lomira. Members Only Midwest South Arrested Development '05: BMF Shot It Out With Feds When They Came For St. Louis Crew Boss Wonnie Gatling In 2000s 11 mins ago Scott Burnstein Bikers Featured Members Only South Is The Outlaws MC Under Attack In Lexington, Kentucky? Midwest Now, you don't know when we're going to be there," said Schmidt.Sheriff Schmidt has been in contact with federal agencies about the Outlaws, and again asks anyone who sees problems to let them know. WASHINGTON The national president of the American Outlaw Association (Outlaws) motorcycle gang was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for leading a violent criminal organization. When Big Joe Became The Cigar In Buffalo, His Alleged Troops Stopped Saying His Name, The Ghost Of Frankie Lagano Weeps: Slain Lucchese Mobsters Family Hits Dead End In Lawsuit, Federal Judge Orders Case Dismissed. Get your summer vacation planning started NOW and Save Big on Chula Vista Resort this summer! "Sheriff Schmidt says, since the Outlaws arrived he's extended an olive branch, even speaking with members who say they plan on being respectful and law-abiding.As for whether this weekend will include more saturation patrols, Sheriff Schmidt says he is no longer playing his cards. This caused the Outlaws to increase their already violent approach to the Hells Angels in retaliation. Podcasts Two old surplus-type police vehicles were used for security by the Outlaws at the event -- with firearms concealed inside.Ultimately, rain resulted in the cancellation of the event -- and most people left, but the Outlaws remained for three days. Several are serving life terms in prison. An Outlaws member said the Indianapolis chapter boss said if rival bikers were present, Outlaws "were to shoot to kill. Interview "I've heard that place is more guarded and harder to get into than a penitentiary. He is charged with conspiracy to commit racketeering through violence. David Lowry, aka Little David, 49, is an Outlaws member and currently the Copper Region Boss and member of the Charlotte Chapter. Bikers Movies This review hit the mark. Usergen Leaders and members of the Outlaws in multiple states including Wisconsin, Maine, Montana, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina and Virginia are charged in a June 2010 indictment. The charges contained in the indictment are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. U.S. Attorney Neil H. MacBride of the Eastern District of Virginia; Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division; and Rich Marianos, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Washington Field Division made the announcement after sentencing by U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson. Mr. John Banthem, aka Bull, 46, is an Outlaws member in Montana and is the president of a new prospect chapter in Montana. 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