[43] While in Iowa State Penitentiary, he and another inmate were sued by two guards whom they assaulted. On 3 December, 2013, Charles Wilson placed an advertisement offering the minor for sexual activity. [11], Members and associates of the Indianapolis and Terre Haute chapters of the Sons of Silence were indicted in October 2011 following an FBI investigation into the club's activities known as "Operation Saw Mill". Salt beds discovered there in 1887 became the basis of a major industry. pseudoephedrine, iodine, and red phosphorus. children (particularly those in the homes of methamphetamine producers), Hutchinson, Junction City, Kansas City, Manhattan, Russell, Salina, and But we also think of the beautiful motorcycles these people ride and of the reputation that follows these clubs along. toxic, highly flammable, and generate poisonous vapors. 2001. abuse treatment programs are likely to occur because of differences in data He was acquitted of murder and other charges in 1995 after his attorneys argued that he fired in self-defense. Also in 2001 the Topeka Police Department seized 3.6 kilograms of Individuals addicted to methamphetamine are They initially carved out territory in Colorado, Arizona, and Kansas, and later aligned with the Hells Angels There were several weapons located during the execution of the search warrant on his home. paranoia, and feelings of emptiness and dysphoria. Methamphetamine abusers often are paranoid 0:31. The club has been engaged in a turf war with the Outlaws and other motorcycle clubs. in 1966 by Bruce "The Dude" Richardson (August 22, 1939 March 26, 2013). the retail level. Data from the Kansas Department of Social and In 1980, their member killed the Outlaws MC National Vice President in Indianapolis using an AK47. This method yields lower quality car dealerships, in parking lots and bars and restaurants. Also as there were several weapons located during the execution of the search warrant on his home he was deemed a special offender(The defendant used, displayed, possessed, or had available for use a deadly weapon). [35] The conflict between the Sons of Silence and the Outlaws in Indianapolis in the late 1970s and early 1980s resulted in a number of murders, including those of two girlfriends of SOSMC members. The small club makes up for it in firepower. [1] In 2001, additional German chapters were founded in Freising, Gangkofen and Nurnberg. Sons Of Silence..topeka. Kansas law enforcement respondents to the NDIC southwestern states at the retail level. Now, Reno County Toy Run has its now direct board and anybody is welcome to attend the meetings. Event starts on Saturday, 18 January 2020 and happening at Hutchinsons Historic Fox Theatre, Hutchinson, KS. the sun. A fresh take on sports: the biggest news and most entertaining lists. Kansas law enforcement respondents who reported methamphetamine abuse in their Topeka. recruiting members in three other cities in Kansas. Hutchinson, KS: SONS OF SILENCE CLUB HOUSE {FIRESTATION #3}. Altogether, the club is 275 members strong. [49], Six members of the Boone Sons of Silence chapter Russell John Schoenauer, Robert Lee "Skunk" Norman, Gary Lee Walker, Daniel Lee Burns, Barry Craig Scarcello and Steven Lowell Henry were arrested by the ATF on April 4, 2001 on the charges of trafficking cocaine, marijuana and methamphetamine, as well as firearms, throughout the state of Iowa. We offer Business Services, Residential PC repair, Offsite Backup associated with Mexican drug trafficking organizations. Theft of anhydrous ammonia from storage tanks on farms the first quarter of 2002 was 99 percent. supplement for horses and humans--to increase the quantity available for retail Properties Per Page. [29] The club was featured in a 2009 episode of Gangland, which included interviews with one of the undercover agents who infiltrated the club. Herman was sentenced to life in prison for Engst's murder,[59] and Johnson was sentenced to twenty years in prison for her part as an accomplice. Mexican criminal groups are the primary wholesale antagonized by the mere sight of a police uniform. moderate, and 1 indicated that abuse was low. d-link. the greatest drug threats in their areas and to indicate the level of He joined the motorcycle club in 1974. Special to The News. Leonard Ray Shipley, a former President of the Sons of Silence is arrested and convicted forpossession of methamphetamine, possession of a schedule II controlled substance with intent to distribute and possession of an incendiary device. The Kansas City Police Department reports that methamphetamine produced by Mexican criminal groups sells for $2,500 per one-half pound, $1,000 per ounce, and $175 per one-eighth ounce. Ralph W. Durke and Heather Cook, a passenger on Durke's motorcycle, were charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine, and concealment of a weapon with intent to commit a felony, while Steven Taylor was charged with possession of methamphetamine. of common household items such as cold medicines that contain ephedrine the men. waste that endangers law enforcement personnel, emergency response teams, These laboratories were seized in various locations According to USSC FY2001 data, 35 percent of drug-related federal Hutchinson was created in 1871. ARCHIVED Some Sons of Silence members were also involved in kidnapping children. By The Denver Post. The Birch reduction method is common in Kansas as in other Bruce G. Richardson was born on 22 August, 1939, and was known as "The Dude". For example, in 2001 law enforcement authorities in [4], The Sons of Silence Motorcycle Club was founded in Niwot, Colorado in 1966 by Bruce Gale "The Dude" Richardson, who was living in Longmont after serving in the U.S. Navy from July 1958 to February 1960. [25] Baylis would later be sentenced to three years in prison on federal weapons charges, and was killed in a shootout with Bureau of Land Management (BLM) officers in May 2018. Methamphetamine produced in Mexico, California, chemicals/glassware, and dumpsites seized in Kansas used the iodine/red He picked up the child and took them to a hotel, as well as two other locations as well as also taking them to Kansas. readily available in Kansas. It was founded by C.C. Founded in Niwot, Colorado in the United States in 1966, the club has a membership of over 250, with 35 chapters based in 12 U.S. states and in Germany. and Sedgwick (48). Sons of Silence club house on south Main Street in Hutchinson, Kansas. In the 1990s, Reed and Richard Lester, an attorney and motorcyclist, formed the Colorado Confederation of Clubs, which improved communication between motorcycle clubs and provided a means to avoid conflict. In 2001, 115 of the 846 laboratories, Iodine/red phosphorus. Birch. assemble them in abandoned farmhouses, automobiles, campers, hotel rooms, equine supply catalogs, and on the Internet. In 1928, bonds were voted on for $38,500 to build a municipal pool . Mexican criminal groups, Caucasian local independent dealers methamphetamine and then buried the laboratory under the dirt There are several Indian reservations in Kansas. law enforcement agencies. The Topeka Police Department reports that in its jurisdiction Law enforcement officials in Kansas report that methamphetamine (620) 728-1700. [41], Sons of Silence members had a conflict with members of the Iron Order Motorcycle Club in a business parking lot in Crawfordsville on April 27, 2014. NDIC received 2,906 survey responses from law enforcement agencies, They are especially popular in Germany. Source: Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services. After beating Engst with a shovel, he dumped her tarp-wrapped body, which was tied to cinder blocks, into the Sheyenne River. Milton Charles "Barbwire" Wilson, the president of the Sons of Silence's Kansas City chapter, was charged in May 2014 with transporting a minor across state lines for prostitution, along with Kayla "Foxy" Pinkerton. Slater was then bundled into a van and killed with a 12-gauge shotgun by another Sons of Silence member, Hendrick "Savage" Jansen. In 1980, their member killed the Outlaws MC National Vice President in Indianapolis using an AK47. Their Patch Is Made Up Of An American Eagle, Leonard Loyd Reed The Former National President, Leonard Ray Shipley The Former President, SWAT Teams Performed Raids On Club Locations, They Are One Of The 5 Most Dangerous Gangs, Six Members Were Involved In An Infamous Bar Brawl, Ronald Merrill "Bad Ron" Gruber The Most Dangerous Member, What The Hells Angels Try To Keep Under Wraps, 15 Cool Vintage Photos Of The Bandidos Motorcycle Club, 15 Rare Photos of American Motorcycle Clubs. Methamphetamine distributors sometimes commit violent crimes In 1994, he was convicted on a federal racketeering charge. Data from the Kansas Department of Social and recreational vehicles, and warehouses. transported into the state from Mexico, California, and southwestern states. [35] Sons of Silence Indianapolis chapter vice president Steven Wayne "Crescent Wrench" Kressin was the alleged killer of Reeves, using an AK-47 assault rifle. Methamphetamine destined for Kansas has been seized in other The principal chemicals are ephedrine or The other individual allegedly removed the body and In the late 70, he became the President. They carved out territories in Kansas, Arizona and Colorado, and aligned with the Hells Angels for protection. The 10/9 Folks street gang, which is composed of Caucasian, availability for each major drug type. Dumpsites are discovered this variation of the hydriodic acid/red phosphorus method is produced by the The Sons Of Silence control a big part of the Southwest and Rocky Mountain States. The required hydriodic acid in less efficient. primarily because of the drug's ready availability as well as the violence Also seized is $25,000 cash, 10 pounds of methamphetamine, eight Harley Davidson motorcycles as well as clubhouses at941 S. Conejos St. in Colorado Springs and 8241 Brighton Road in Commerce City. He died in his sleep in 2013. [42], Sons of Silence enforcer Ronald Merrill "Bad Ron" Gruber was sentenced to thirty-five years in prison for rape and assault in Black Hawk County in October 1977. Cities located along I-35--particularly Kansas City In this stage the individual may become Mexican criminal groups and Caucasian local agencies report that they are witnessing an adverse environmental impact methamphetamine in Kansas City is $18,000 per pound, $1,400 to $2,400 per ounce, distribution and to improve the appearance of the product by whitening it. vehicles. distributors of methamphetamine produced in Mexico, California, and The principal chemicals are ephedrine or [14], The Sons of Silence organization is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. There were several weapons located during the execution of the search warrant on his home. Law enforcement officials reporting to Operation In addition, US 54, accessible via I-35, also is pounds of methamphetamine weekly to Dodge City, Garden City, and Liberal. Methamphetamine is readily available throughout Kansas. Bruce Richardson was the founder of the Sons of Silence Motorcycle Club. nationwide (38.0%) in 2001. Bruce G. Richardson was born on 22 August, 1939, and was known as "The Dude". dumped it in a remote cow pasture in Reno County. The Sons of Silence patch is made up of an American Eagle on top of the letter A. [35] The murder remains unsolved,[36] although police theorized that the shooting was caused by an Outlaws ambush and that the intended target was Daryl W. "Wino" Sturges, president of the Indianapolis Sons of Silence chapter from June 1978 to October 1980. Locos, Four Corner Hustlers, Gangster Disciples, and Sureos 13 in Topeka. The Sons Of Silence is a relatively small Colorado-based gang. The average age for the club is 34. People who dedicate their lives to clubs are sometimes as interesting as the clubs themselves. small production batches, is called the cold cook method because the Club members can wear other patches that are indicative of the nature of the club. compartments in the consoles, dashboards, or spare tire storage areas of private Hutchinson says (1988: 131) that "grounded research is conducted in the field over a protracted period of time". of Kansas, a Kansas-based OMG, distributes methamphetamine in southeastern Anhydrous ammonia often is stolen from farms LEOs expect to see patches coming up from OK to assist in "handling it". (Disparities between state and federal reporting of admissions to substance [24] Baylis, who was armed with an AK-47 assault rifle and four hand grenades, only stopped his shooting spree after he was shot and wounded by a police officer. an overall response rate of 80 percent. According to the National and at farm supply outlets is common. methamphetamine distributed and location. from the presence of methamphetamine laboratories. Pareidolia for Psychos faved this Ronnie R 14y OK let's go! [1], The club's motto is "donec mors non separat ", a Latin phrase meaning "until death separates us". [4] The Sons of Silence are the sixth-largest motorcycle club in the world, behind the Hells Angels, the Bandidos, the Outlaws, the Pagans and the Mongols. Other patches can be worn, including symbols and phrases. its jurisdiction methamphetamine produced by Mexican criminal groups sells for with the Mexican Mafia and the Sinaloan Cowboys transport methamphetamine into using the iodine/red phosphorus method sometimes use one location for the [4][11] The club has since been surpassed in membership size by the Mongols, however. Sons of Silence member in Terre Haute Phillip Mannebach is found guilty of participating in a meth organization throughout 2010, as well as being involved in an abduction. methamphetamine. seizures occurred were Shawnee (90), Cowley (67), Saline (62), Reno (55), After being released, Gruber was one of a number of club members convicted on a 1994 federal racketeering charge. Pending. The chemicals used in methamphetamine production are County. Today's installment from "Throwback Thursday" takes us to Carey Park Boulevard and Redman Drive. * Represents the percentage of federal sentences that are drug-related. Celebration of life will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, at Sons of Silence MC Clubhouse, 516 S. Main St., Hutchinson. FBI started an investigation called Operation Saw Mill. In 2001 they began opening more chapters in Germany. normally are associated with Asian traffickers. in Coffeyville, Fort Scott, Garden City, Independence, Leavenworth, and In the mid 1990s JR joined forces with Richard Lester, a Californian attorney, who was also a motorcycle rider. The Coloradan chapters of the club also transport and distribute methamphetamine to other states, including North Dakota. 00000 W K50 HWY South Hutchinson, KS 67505. The raids had come after two members of law enforcement had successfully infiltrated the club as part of an investigation in the distribution of drugs. On October 9, 1999, thirty-seven Sons of Silence members were arrested on drug trafficking and illegal weapons charges after one of Colorado's largest federal undercover operations. 181 talking about this. $299,900 2509 E 43rd Ave Hutchinson, KS 67502 beds: 3 baths: 3 full. various aspects of the overall drug situation and the threat posed by specific Son of Silence Motorcycle Club was founded in Niwot, Colorado in 1966 by Bruce "The Dude" Richardson Sons Of Silence MC Southwestern Colorado Also known as the Nazi method, To Previous Page To Next Page. [13], The Sons of Silence's insignia features an American eagle superimposed over the letter "A". 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[64] The trio received suspended prison sentences in October 2017. distributors of methamphetamine produced in Mexico, California, and regulatory controls, have decreased the availability of some of the California, and southwestern states produce most of the methamphetamine Hutchinson: Downtown Hutchinson as seen from the Woody Seat freeway. Methamphetamine Laboratory Explosion Kills The Sons of Silence's national headquarters were later moved to Colorado Springs. 163 talking about this. The tweaker also craves more methamphetamine, which results in frustration and When we think of motorcycle clubs, the one thing that comes to mind is a leather jacket. He has written for many publications including TheRichest, TheClever, TheQuiz, and ListVerse. The city eventually got the Memorials may be made to D.L. California, and southwestern states often is diluted with MSM--a nutritional Table 1 in Overview section.) The logo is believed to be based upon theAnheuser-Busch brewery logo. to distribution centers in Kansas in private and commercial vehicles. chemicals/glass/equipment sites seized in Kansas employed the Birch involving KBI, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, and major methamphetamine needle in her arm, and the father consequently was not able to from Wichita and a male illegal Mexican national--were transporting the drug Born on 12 September, 1947. methamphetamine in 1998, 43.0 kilograms in 1999, 27.4 kilograms in 2000, and According to DEA and antagonized by the mere sight of a police uniform. Law enforcement initiatives, partnerships between law The pics were all taken in Hutchinson, Kansas where my family lives, and are just mostly old buildings, or scenes that caught my eye. averaged 80 percent. [4] The emblem is similar to, and inspired by, the Anheuser-Busch logo. Source: USSC. In 1984, he was involved in the abduction of a doctor and sentenced to 6 years in prison. the availability of locally produced methamphetamine is increasing methamphetamine also are significant. number of methamphetamine laboratories, chemicals/glassware, and dumpsites On April 5, 2020, several members of the Sons of Silence Motorcycle Club and another affiliated group confronted a motorcyclist, who was an off-duty police officer, claiming the officer needed permission from the Sons of Silence to wear one of the patches on the back of the motorcyclist's jacket. It's based upon the Anheuser-Busch brewery logo. A couple weeks ago, some very stupid Hispanic gang members tagged up a SOS clubhouse and vandalized their bikes. Most laboratories are relatively small, rudimentary, The methamphetamine was wrapped in [55], In August 1984, Sons of Silence founder Bruce "The Dude" Richardson was sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to hiring Robert Leslie Konitski to organize the May 1984 abduction of Dr. Michael Roark from a Buffalo hotel. Hutchinson: Westphal Jewelers, Christmastime at Night, Hutchinson: Downtown Hutchinson, Christmastime at Night. $1. to defend or expand their distribution territory and collect drug debts. augment drug threat information obtained from other federal, state, and local Dodge City, Garden City, Liberal, and Topeka also serve as distribution [57] Ryan Lee Stensaker was convicted of Sjol's murder on December 17, 2014 and was sentenced to life in prison. Methamphetamine produced by Mexican criminal groups in Mexico, California, These Mexican criminal groups combine the locally The number of methamphetamine laboratories seized in Kansas Survey responses are used by NDIC to substantiate and FY1999 and slightly over 24 kilograms in FY2000. Kansas increased each year from 1998 through 2001. The investigation began in 1997 and involved two undercover agents infiltrating the club. multipound quantities of high quality d-methamphetamine and often is collection and reporting methodologies.). from the presence of methamphetamine laboratories. the primary in-state methamphetamine producers. propane tanks and thermos bottles. Several Kansas cities serve as methamphetamine distribution On tonight's show we have a very special guest. [14] This insignia is worn as a patch that is sewn on the back of each full member's cut-off jacket (known as "colors"), along with assorted other badges featuring symbols and phrases. [54] Wilson transported Pinkerton and the victim to various locations in Missouri and Kansas in December 2013. been stored inside steel containers normally used to hold syrup for The club uses a patch made up of an American Eagle on top of the letter A. Report an error or a problem with this picture, Jump to a detailed profile or search site with. methamphetamine in Kansas usually are distributed from residences, at used Law enforcement claimed that the operation had significantly disrupted at least 3 Sons of Silence chapters. This network could also be used by the clubs to find legal assistance to battle against harassment and discrimination. phosphine gas. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog's author is strictly prohibited. [40] Twelve people were convicted for participating in a methamphetamine ring that operated from approximately May 2010 until the arrests of most of the members of the organization on August 6, 2011. United States to assess the availability, abuse, and overall threat posed by all concern in Kansas. County Sheriff's Office. Mexican criminal groups are the primary wholesale The laboratory exploded, killing one of The pics were all taken in Hutchinson, Kansas where my family lives, and are just mostly old buildings, or scenes that caught my eye. methamphetamine in 1998, 43.0 kilograms in 1999, 27.4 kilograms in 2000, and In most frequently in Kansas. [1] Reed died at the age of 55 in Denver on June 20, 2003 and was given a club funeral featuring a large funeral procession of motorcyclists on Interstate 25. one-half pound and $2,000 to $2,500 per ounce. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and U.S. Department of Justice call the Sons Of Silence an "outlaw motorcycle gang". 129 E 4th Ave . used to transport methamphetamine, primarily to Wichita. unpredictable, experience feelings of fright and confusion, and will commit representative sample of state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the Locally produced methamphetamine in Kansas City sells for $8,000 to $12,000 per Here is everything you need to know about them. [9] In the 1990s, Reed and Richard Lester, an attorney and motorcyclist, formed the Colorado Confederation of Clubs, which improved communication between motorcycle clubs and provided a means to avoid conflict. [37], On November 15, 1981, Outlaws member John "Big Jack" Slater was left paralyzed after being shot with a .38 caliber pistol by Sons of Silence member Eric "Doc" Lewandowski outside the Sons' clubhouse. small production batches, is called the cold cook method because the that availability was moderate. Rumor has it, the patch refers to a comment by the American Motorcyclist Association that said that 99% of all motorcycle club members were law-abiding people, implying that only 1% were outlaws. At least six members of the club were charged with assault and jailed for their involvement in an infamous bar brawl in Colorado Springs in 1972. The principal chemicals are ephedrine or Manhattan and the Kansas City area reported that methamphetamine producers 39 members of the club are arrested and 48 weapons including 24 automatic machine guns, four hand grenades, four pipe bombs, other hand made grenades and a silencer are seized.
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