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As the woman was driving away from the restaurant, Navarro and another man drove up. Nate Gartrell covers crime, politics, and corruption in Contra Costa County. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. He said theyre a band of brothers who celebrate freedom, love of the open road, and motorcycles and pointed out the groups original members were ex-World War II vets who traded in their crew cuts for long hair and beards and named themselves after an air force squadron. More arrests are pending, said Sheriff's Capt. Anyone who has kids knows that kids get into everything, he said. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! Cellphone GPS location data put the three men together on U.S. 95 after the shooting, the reports said. The two dead men were believed to have been shot. Additionally, authorities filed a child abuse charge against Navarro, after finding a gun in a dresser inside the garage of his West Contra Costahome, where a young child sometimes stayed. She later told police she was afraid Navarro had a gun. Henry Derum in Contra Costa County, a San Francisco suburban area where the authorities first received information about possible burials. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Nelsons attorney, Jai Gohel, spent much of his opening statement to jurors contrasting the governments portrayal of the Hells Angels as a mafia-style gang. Partly cloudy this morning with thunderstorms becoming likely this afternoon. Potential for severe thunderstorms.
The result has been a body-less murder charge, the most significant count aimed at the group, which is also accused of several assaults, maiming a member for a rule violation, and operating the motorcycle club as a criminal organization that runs on violence. Partly cloudy skies. He left with one of the Warriors stars prized possessions, Oakland police release video footage of recent fatal shooting, California board OKs parole of ex-Mexican Mafia killer, Extension of road offers shortcut to State Route 4 bypass, nearby East Bay cities, Richmond police chief returns to work after saga involving relative who accused her of domestic violence, NBA fines Warriors owner Joe Lacob $500,000 for bashing luxury tax rules, per report, 37 million gallons and counting: Marsh Fire drastically less active as firefighters flood marsh in East Contra Costa County, Judge temporarily blocks plans to clear massive Oakland homeless camp, Ivana Trump mourned at Manhattan funeral by Donald Trump and kids, Yosemite: National Park Service employee charged with secretly filming law enforcement officer as she showered, Video: Shark spotted flying out of water off of NYC, Photographer killed in apparent murder-suicide was open on social media about divorce struggles, Hundreds of affordable homes could replace Calif. shopping center. He asked jurors to find Navarro guilty of gang enhancement charges, which allege Navarro committed the offenses to benefit the biker club. 
Two were hospitalized in critical condition, according to a police statement issued Monday that said a seventh person involved in the shooting arrived at a hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. The identities of the victims were not disclosed. A gun registered to Navarro was later found under a nearby parked car. It was not clear from the police narrative if anyone in the Vagos group fired weapons, or if all the people who were reported injured received gunshot wounds. UKIAH, Calif., Nov. 1 (UPI) Three members of the Hell's Angels, a motorcycle club, were arrested today on charges of murdering two men and a woman whose bodies were found on a remote northern California ranch. Steven Navarro, described by attorneys as a member of the Hells Angels Richmond chapter, has been charged with conspiracy to commit an assault with a firearm, possessing meth while armed, and other gun possession charges. Police said multiple spent bullet casings were found strewn for more than a mile (1.6 kilometer) along the freeway. Devries, 66; Smith, 46; and Alo, 26, remained jailed on $380,000 bail pending court appearances on multiple attempted murder, conspiracy, battery and weapon charges. MARTINEZ Speaking to jurors Thursday, a prosecutor described a 2015 car chase through the streets of Antioch as the result of a revenge plot by a Hells Angels member who was sour over a missing car. Mahalich said that in May, 2015 Navarro received a text message from a so-far uncharged co-conspirator saying the woman was at the Red Caboose, a popular Antioch eatery. The woman apparently died of drug overdose Mr. Sign in or register for your free account, Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has 'very mild symptoms', Ex-cop Lane gets 2 1/2 years on Floyd killing federal charge, House OKs bill to protect contraception from Supreme Court. DA: Hells Angels member plotted revenge,, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Biden tests positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms, DA: Hells Angels member plotted revenge, leading to Antioch chase. Police said video obtained Sunday morning at a coffee shop in Boulder City and later from a dashboard camera of a police vehicle on a highway in Boulder City showed Devries, Smith and Alo among multiple members of the Hells Angels prior to the shooting call.. Mahalich, though, said the guns placement was an accident waiting to happen.
When he was arrested, Navarro was in possession of Hells Angels memorabilia, Mahalich said. Rusty is proud that he is a Hells Angel, Morrisey said. East Bay gunfire kills one in Antioch, wounds another, Tesla removed speed limiter before teens fatal crash, is declared 1% responsible, California man admits role in $25 million fraud scheme that used bogus tax returns for pro athletes and PPP loans, 6 Turpin children suffered beatings, sexual abuse in California foster home, lawsuit alleges, 2 men accused in deadly California 7-Eleven spree tried to buy more ammo, prosecutors say, Before the East Bays last roller rink closes this month, the skating community says goodbye, This Alaskan teen hung out with Klay Thompson. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. SAN FRANCISCO A prospect for the Sonoma Hells Angels who lived a double life as an FBI informant, as well as two former members, will likely be the most significant of dozens of government witnesses in a racketeering trial expected to last months, prosecutors revealed Monday. Mendocino County deputies, using earth moving equipment, continued their search for more victims in a coastal valley at the ranch 120 miles north of San Francisco. Three members of the motorcycle club were picked up by the Contra Costa County authorities on charges of murder and being accessories to murder. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in.
Already subscribe? Anyone can read what you share. Signup today! He claimed one of the meetings to plot Silvas murder happened at his home, but defense attorneys say hes told an evolving story with erratic changes, like claiming he was at the clubhouse when Silva was killed then changing his mind. At least six of the seven people taken to hospitals with wounds or injuries following the midday Sunday gunfire were Vagos members or affiliates, the report said. Its a key part of who they are, Gohel said. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters.
VALLEJO, Calif. The FBI is investigating potential criminal enterprise activities of the Vallejo chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Cl. She sped away and the car followed her, Mahalich said. Create a password that only you will remember. They were riding motorcycles back to Las Vegas after stops at Hoover Dam and the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City. Prosecutor Chad Mahalich, during Thursdays closing arguments, said Navarro was angry with a woman who had borrowed a car from Navarro and never returned it, leading Navarro to initiate a car chase after the woman through Antioch city streets. They do charity drives, toy drives, they do poker runs to raise money. Low 67F. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. The freeway remained closed for more five hours during an investigation also involving Las Vegas and Boulder City police and the Nevada Highway Patrol, according to the Henderson police reports. He joined the Bay Area News Group in 2014. Several attorneys who have represented Hells Angels and Vagos members in criminal cases in Las Vegas in recent years did not immediately respond to messages from The Associated Press.
High 93F. The core club values are loyalty, brotherhood, family, and pride. Law enforcement sources said that an informant provided infcirmation linking the Hell's Angels club with the bodies, which were found Monday and yesterday.
If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. It was disrespectful to Mr. Navarro and his status as a Hells Angel. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. We might permanently block any user who abuses these conditions. The defense attorney, meanwhile, accused prosecutors of overcharging his client, denied any such revenge plot existed, and said authorities were grossly misrepresenting the nature of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club. Chance of rain 90%.. I dont really think there are gangster dentists out there who are associating with a group thats that bad, hesaid. They were ordered held in lieu of $200,000 bail apiece by a Ukiah justice of the peace. At the start of trial, defense attorneys decried what they called an unholy alliance between shady, disreputable felons and law enforcement officials desperate to take down the Hells Angels after decades of trying, with mixed results. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. After his arrest on unspecified charges in Marin County, he requested a meeting with Contra Costa District Attorney Inspector Steve Lynn and then-Antioch police Detective Steve Aiello. The governments case is an effort to tarnish Rusty by tying him to events with which he was not involved.. A lady owed a debt and didnt pay, Mahalich said. When Silva went to go look at the weed, Wendt shot him in the back of the head. The Hells Angels are a motorcycle club, theyre not a gang, Guzman said, adding that on one Hells Angels brochure introduced as evidence there was an ad for a local dentist office. Another government witness is a former Sonoma Hells Angel who committed a cardinal sin sleeping with the old lady of fellow Hells Angel Raymond Foakes, a co-defendant in this case and former Sonoma charter president. men arrested for gun shop burglaries, Winchester man was killed days before body found, autopsy finds, Another 12 arrested in alleged UNH fraternity hazing incident. Would you like to receive our daily news? He said Navarros gun was legal, that he was a passenger in the car, and he described the Hells Angels as a patriotic organization with a strong connection to veterans.. The case centers on the Sonoma chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, but the governments theory behind the most significant charge involves alleged events in New Hampshire, Boston, Fresno, Antioch, and Santa Rosa, where prosecutors allege several Hells Angels formed and carried out a plan to kill and illegally cremate one their own members. The 153acre ranch's occupants, George Wethern, 37, and his wife, Helen, 29, both former Hell's Angels from Oakland, were arrested on charges of possessing narcotics and stolen firearms. We invite you to use our commenting platform to engage in insightful conversations about issues in our community. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. On Monday, three men Jonathan Jon Jon Nelson, Russell Rusty Ott, and Brian Wendt became the first to go on trial out of 11 Hells Angels charged in a case that originated nearly five years ago. Reach him at 925-779-7174. Would you like to receive our daily news? 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TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. We won't share it with anyone else. Navarros attorney, Erick Guzman, conceded his client was angry about the car, but said the alleged plot to attack the woman was preposterous. They work with their handsthey build our roads, they build our bridges.. The person he bragged to, according to Peng, is an Antioch resident and member of the Richmond Hells Angels who would later switch sides. As luck would have it, the two cars sped past a pair of Antioch police captains, Diane Aguinaga and Leonard Orman, who were on their way back from lunch. LAS VEGAS (AP) A Memorial Day weekend shooting on a Las Vegas-area freeway was an apparent ambush by Hells Angels members on rival Vagos biker gang members returning from a veterans cemetery ride, according to a police report made public Tuesday. He was arrested, but the cars other occupant got away, Mahalich said. We reserve the right at all times to remove any information or materials that are unlawful, threatening, abusive, libelous, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, pornographic, profane, indecent or otherwise objectionable to us, and to disclose any information necessary to satisfy the law, regulation, or government request. Outside of journalism, he doesn't do much. She told jurors that in 2014 Ott was drinking so heavily its ludicrous that anyone would have brought him into a murder plot. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. Inside the clubhouse Wendt told Silva it was all good between them and he had some weed he wanted to sell, Peng said. Assistant U.S. Attorney Lina Peng told jurors Monday that after Silvas erratic behavior got to the point where it couldnt be ignored, Nelson authorized him to be killed, while Ott lured him to the groups Fresno clubhouse, where Wendt shot him in the back of the head. When Foakes returned from prison, he and others beat the man to a pulp for four hours inside the Sonoma clubhouse, forcibly tattooed his face, then Foakes left the clubhouse, lured the mans wife to a secluded area, sexually assaulted her, then returned to the clubhouse and bragged about what hed done, she said. Wendt would later brag about how he had done it.. Register for online access, At start of Hells Angels RICO trial, feds claim they infiltrated biker gang, defense slams unholy alliance of shady informants. They were identified as William M. Mitten, 32 years] old, of Alameda, and Edward Carter, 24, and Chester M. Green, 29, both of Richmond. Wendts attorney, John Philipsborn, said the inconsistent stories about Silva started when the FBI began sweating this informant about his relationship with a California man suspected of attempting to bomb a PG&E substation in a domestic terror investigation that was a top priority for Washington D.C. A Bay Area man who prosecutors claim infiltrated the group as a prospect while working for the FBI was simply a wannabe who had no idea of the Hells Angels inner-working, Otts attorney, Marcia Morrissey, told the jury. State Attorney General Evelle Young1 er described the ranch as al Hell's Angels burying ground.. A person whom police identified as an anonymous witness provided video showing three men wearing Hells Angels attire riding up to the Vagos group including one who appeared to have an object in his left hand before shots were fired. He couldnt let it go., Guzman mocked the notion that the entire Hells Angels Richmond chapter cared about (Navarros)Subaru.. You have permission to edit this article. They pursued the cars and the one carrying Navarro crashed.
He aspires to visit all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums. Nelson, Ott, and Wendt are accused of playing different roles what the FBIs calls a murder but what the defense maintains is just the disappearance of a man named Joel Silva, a former sergeant-at-arms of the Sonoma Hells Angels who went missing in July 2014. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Guzmansaid the child abuse charge was an example of how prosecutors were out to get Navarro. Choose wisely! Police on Tuesday did not provide an update of the conditions of the injured. Jail and court records did not immediately reflect court dates or if the men had attorneys who could speak on their behalf. The bodies, buried as long as 18 months ago, were pulled from abandnned wells on a ranch purchased for $40,000 in cash put up by the Hell's Angels. 3 Hell's Angels Charged in California Slayings, https://www.nytimes.com/1972/11/02/archives/3-hells-angels-charged-in-california-slayings.html. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. He said the young child wasnt staying at the home when authorities found the gun, that the gun was in a dresser that was blocked by a motorcycle, and that the child wasnt allowed to be in the garage alone. Younger told the State Legislature yesterday that the Hell's Angels are not longer merely a gang of loosely organized bikers, but are rapidly becoming largescale organized crime operators., See the article in its original context from. Richard John Devries, who police identified as the Las Vegas Hells Angels chapter president, and club recruits Russell Smith and Stephen Alo were arrested late Sunday, several hours after the shooting on U.S. 95, according to Henderson police reports.