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CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
More than 100 motorcycle gang members removed from Calgary business over weekend
Hells Angels vests, taken during a police raid in Edmonton on April 25, 2014. (Jason Franson / THE CANADIAN PRESS) Calgary police say officers removed more than a hundred people from local businesses over the weekend amid an influx of outlaw motorcycle gangs. Police issued a public warning on Friday that Calgarians could expect to see an increase in members of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club and other groups around the city for a 'planned gathering.' On Monday, police confirmed to CTV News that 145 people were ejected from several businesses after staff grew 'concerned about the presence of members in their establishments.' 'No arrests were made in relation to the ejections,' police said. According to police, hundreds of Hells Angels members were in the city for the weekend event. Officers issued 10 summonses for traffic and/or parking offences.
CTV News
6 days ago
- CTV News
Hells Angels among outlaw motorcycle gangs expected in Calgary this weekend
A group of bikers gather outside an east-end storefront in Toronto following a procession to honour long-time Toronto Hells Angels member, Donny Petersen, who passed away in late 2021, Thursday, July 21, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston Over the next couple of days, Calgarians should expect to see more motorcycle traffic in the city as several outlaw motorcycle gangs are expected to arrive for weekend events. Among the groups meeting in the city are the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, police said. The Calgary Police Service (CPS) issued the advisory on Wednesday to notify the public about the increased presence of these groups and ensure residents that they will be monitoring them. Officials say officers will be watching to make sure all gang members abide by the law. 'Motorcycle gangs host several events across Canada every year and historically these types of gatherings have passed without incident. The CPS, however, will be enforcing laws with this group as we would with any citizen,' police said in a news release. Anyone who sees any suspicious activity in their community, whether the gangs are involved or not, is encouraged to contact police immediately. For crimes in progress, residents should call 911. All other concerns can be called in to the CPS non-emergency line at 403-266-1234 or anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Twin Peaks Tragedy, Ten Years Later
Waco, TX (FOX 44) – It's been ten years since a feud between motorcycle gangs, the Bandidos and Cossacks, turned into a shootout at a Twin Peaks in Waco. Nine people died and an additional 20 were injured. That case ended in a hung jury. The shoot out resulted in over one hundred arrests and one trial, however there were no convictions. The shooting investigation eventually ended with all charges being dropped and numerous lawsuits being filed. Yvonne Reeves visits the spot where her son Richard Jordan II took his last breath every was one of the nine men killed during the shootout. 'This is where he laid right here. That's where he laid there after a coward shot him. I don't want anybody to forget, because we never will,' Reeves said. She says she will forever honor his life until she takes her last breath. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
