Monday, August 30, 2010

5 Men Charged in Motorcycle Gang Shootout

OFF THE WIRE
CHINO VALLEY, Ariz. - Charges have been filed against five men who allegedly participated in a weekend shooting between rival motorcycle gangs in Chino Valley.

John Anthony Bernard, Kiley Steven Hill, Robert Edward Kittredge, Bruce Andrew Schweigert Sr., and Larry Dean Scott Jr. were each charged with a number of counts of aggravated assault, disorderly conduct, and participating in a criminal street gang.

They are being held in the Yavapai County Detention Center on $75,000 bond.

The two primary gangs involved are the Hells Angels and Vagos. Five people were wounded during the shooting Saturday afternoon, during which an estimated 50 rounds were fired.