Friday, June 22, 2012

TEXAS - El Paso police raids lead to arrest of members, associates of Bandidos motorcycle gang

OFF THE WIRE


El Paso police gang investigators are trying to identify the man in this photo who allegedly took part in assaults on June 6 linked to the Bandidos Motorcycle Club. (Courtesy El Paso Police Dept)
The El Paso police gang investigators and federal agents today raided several homes to arrest members and associates of the Bandidos motorcycle gang.
Police officials said that five men and a woman were arrested for allegedly taking part in attacks on June 6 at different locations on members of motorcycle clubs whose "colors" had not been approved by the Bandidos.
The alleged Bandidos members arrested are Paul Aguilar, 52, and Jesus Avila, 33.
Police also arrested members of the Cremators, described by police as a Bandidos support group. Those arrested are Dennis Richardson, 45; Bobby Robinson, 54; Nicholas Derry, 27; and Anne Weber, 26, an alleged associate of the Cremators.
Charges include aggravated assault, assault and robbery.
Police are still on the lookout for another suspect involved in the assaults linked to the motorcycle club.
Anyone with information may call Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 566-8477.