Biker fires gunshot at trooper

 

total of six individuals were in custody Wednesday night following an incident where a gun shot was fired at a West Virginia State Police Trooper earlier in the day, according to police. Shortly before 3 p.m., West Virginia State Police attempted to make a traffic stop of a group of individuals riding  motorcycles in the Harper Heights area of Raleigh County, police report. Instead of pulling over, one of the bikers — who police believe is affiliated with the Avengers motorcycle gang — fired at least one gunshot at the trooper and the alleged assailant, along with two others, attempted to flee the scene. The trooper sustained no injuries, authorities said. The suspects’ attempted escape resulted in a crash and a two-hour manhunt pursued, according to Raleigh County Sheriff Steve Tanner. Police were able to locate the three men who fled the scene, along with several others who were either involved, had knowledge of the incident, or witnessed the event. Police located the suspects in a home not far from where the incident occurred. A total of five men and one woman were taken into custody for questioning. “We have several people in custody who we believe were involved in the incident,” Tanner assured. “We do not believe the public is in any danger as the people we were most interested in finding have been apprehended.” Several others, who may have played a part in the incident, were also in custody Wednesday night. “I can’t be more specific because our department only assisted in this matter. This is the West Virginia State Police’s investigation,” Tanner explained. Police said the suspects will be arraigned in magistrate court today and additional information — including names and charges — is expected to be released by the West Virginia State Police.

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A gangster famous for melting corpses in barrels of acid as part of one of New York's most feared mobs has written a gushing apology to his lawyer.

 

Charles Carneglia, who is serving life in prison for four murders, was a hitman for John Gotti, leader of New York's Gambino mob in the 1980s.

But now a letter from 65-year-old Carneglia, who has been incarcerated at a high-security prison in Pennsylvania, hints at a pang of remorse.

'I apologise for being, how can I say this, pushy, in the past,' Carneglia wrote to lawyer Beverly Van Ness, the New York Daily News reported.

'I’m trying my best to cope with the situation. Again I apologise and I hope you forgive me.'

Yet the convicted killer, also known as 'Charlie Carnig', did not add any apologies for his victims.

 

 

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Carneglia allegedly dissolved the body of Gotti's neighbour, John Favara, in acid before tossing his finger bones into another gangster's soup.

Mobsters: John Gotti Jr, left, and Carneglia in 1991. Carneglia allegedly dissolved the body of a man who had killed John Gotti Sr's son in acid

Farvara became a target after accidentally killing Gotti's 12-year-old son in a traffic accident.

THE GOTTI GANSTER

Charles Carneglia was a hitman for Gambino crime family boss John Gotti.

Among killings ordered by Gotti, heallegedly dissolved the body of Gotti's neighbour, John Favara, in acid before tossing his finger bones into another gangster's soup.

Farvara became a target after accidentally killing Gotti's 12-year-old son in a traffic accident.

Carneglia was jailed in 2009 for four murders.

John Gotti ran the Gambinos with an iron fist. He was known as 'Dapper Don' for his custom-made suits and the 'Teflon Don' for avoiding racketeering and assault convictions in the 1980s. 

He clawed his way to power by murdering rivals outside a Midtown steakhouse in 1985.

But federal wiretaps and the testimony of turncoat Sammy 'The Bull' Gravano in 1992 finally sent Gotti away for life.

He died in federal prison of throat cancer in 2002.

During a 1990 ambush in the World Trade Center parking lot, Carneglia also shot four bullets into a man who ignored his invitation to a social club.

A security guard, Jose Delgado Rivera, gunned down during a heist at Kennedy Airport was another of his victims.

Carneglia is now his own lawyer and has filed his own appeal against the life sentence he received for a series of killings.

In court papers, he argued he was wrongfully convicted as he was given poor advice from his lawyers and procedural errors impinged on his rights, the New York Post reported.

He complained his attorneys ignored his advice to put him on the witness stand and failed to object to the questioning of jurors in a small room behind the courtroom.

He spoke with Brooklyn federal Judge Jack Weinstein over speakerphone on Thursday.

Carneglia, who claimed he suffers from pulmonary disease, emphysema and asthma, told the judge his health felt 'terrible'.

But he once told an FBI agent that 'longevity runs in my family'.

'My mother’s over 90 years old. I don’t want to spend the next 30 years in jail,' he said.

Leader: John Gotti, also known as the Teflon Don, died in prison in 2002

Judge Weinstein told Carneglia he would rule on his motion soon.

But the daughter of one of his victims, Jose Delgado Rivera, told the Daily News she was glad to hear the killer was suffering.

'Poor b******,' Evelyn Colon said. 'I hope they will be taking him out soon in a body bag.'

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Garage boss loses bid to sue cops for saying he was a gangster

 

A GARAGE owner’s bid to sue police for £200,000 for branding him a crook was thrown out yesterday. David Lyons – who is part of the notorious Lyons crime family – said he was defamed when police claimed he was involved in “serious and organised crime, including trafficking and supply of class A drugs”. Lyons insisted that although members of his family had been in serious trouble, he was an honest businessman. He also said police had no evidence to back up their claims. The 52-year-old, who runs Applerow Motors in Lambhill, Glasgow, brought acivil action at the Court of Session in Edinburgh. Lyons had his MoT licence revoked two years ago following representations made by Strathclyde Police to the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA). In his action, Lyons said he lost the licence because police had branded him a “career criminal”. He said the loss of his MoT licence cost him him £7000 a year in lost trade. And he said some people shunned him because police had given him a bad name. Lyons claimed it was inferred that he used his garage business as “a front”. But he insisted he had “no relevant previous convictions and has led a straight life”. Lady Smith dismissed the action after lawyers acting for Strathclyde Chief Constable Stephen House challenged it at a procedural debate. House argued in theaction that when police passed on their intelligence, they were acting lawfullyand in good faith. Ranald MacPherson,solicitor advocate for the chief constable, told Lady Smith: “They have simply communicated, as they have to, that this intelligence exists.” Lyons’s brother Eddie is head of a drug-dealing Glasgow crime clan. And his son Paul is a well-known crook serving 12 years for a road rage killing. Applerow Motors was the scene of a gangland murder in 2006. Lyons’s nephew Michael Lyons, 21, was killed and two others were wounded. Two men were later jailed for 35 years. Lyons said: “There are people in my family involved in crime but why should I be held responsible for them? “I have never touched drugs, sold drugs or had anything to do with drugs.”

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Cops Camping in Thailand for Dawood Aide Extradition

 

Armed with hurriedly-prepared extradition documents, Indian police have rushed to Thailand to lay claim on underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's close aide, who is set to be freed soon upon completion of his sentence in a murder case, a move aimed at thwarting Pakistan's claim that gangster was their national. Mumbai police have been camping in Thailand since the last two days, to seek extradition of Dawood's aide Muzakkir Mudassar Hussain Sayyed alias Munna Zingada, who has been behind bars in Bangkok in a firing case in 2001, in which, rival gang leader Chhota Rajan was injured and latter's right hand man Rohit Verma was killed. Police sources said that Indian embassy in Thailand had informed the Delhi authorities, stating that Pakistan had already moved documents seeking Munna Zingada's extradition saying that his real name is Mohammed Saleem and that he was a Pakistani national. "Some time back, Pakistani authorities have submitted forged documents to prove their claim. We have prepared a stronger case, giving all the details of Zingada mentioning his criminal antecedents. Six Non Bailable Warrants have been issued against him and a Red Corner Notice had also been issued against the 43-year-old wanted accused," said a senior police official. In 2001, Zingada along with his associates had opened fire on Rajan in Bangkok. Rajan's right hand man Rohit Verma was killed, while Rajan survived. On Monday, city police were instructed by the Ministry of Home Affairs that a detailed report, seeking extradition of Zingada, to be prepared, mentioning the crimes carried out by him in Mumbai. Carrying all the details, a two-member team of the city police rushed to Delhi, from where, they flew to Thailand on Wednesday, after completing rest of the formalities for the extradition in the national capital. "It appears that our objective to prove that Zingada is an Indian national has been achieved," Himanshu Roy, Joint Police Commissioner (Crime) said. He however refused to divulge any other details. In a few days, Zingada is expected to complete his sentence in the Bangkok jail, sources said adding that he has been in jail since over a decade. "Now the Thailand authorities would go through both the claims, before taking a decision on whom to hand over the hardcore criminal," said a source. On September 4, 2001, Zingada was smuggled into Bangkok. Ten days later, he shot at Rajan, while the latter was partying, sources added. Zingada's initiation into crime took place in 1990, when he stabbed a fellow student to death over an eve-teasing incident outside his college at Jogeshwari (E). His ruthless nature soon caught the eye of Ismail Malbari, a close associate of mafia boss Chhota Shakeel, a right hand of Dawood, police said. A resident of Jogeshwari (E), Zingada finally graduated to the rank of a shooter, when he was assigned the task of killing a person at Shakeel's behest at Bandra, police said. Zingada's first big hit came on October 1997, when he shot dead an important member of gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli's party- Akhil Bharatiya Sena. Zingada's killing streak finally skid to halt, when he was apprehended with a mini-arsenal in his possession at Santacruz in 1997. Granted bail in 1999, Zingada flew the coup and landed in Karachi. Even before Zingada could settle down in the Pakistani city, Shakeel was assembling a death squad that would confront his own arch enemy.

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Bulger’s girlfriend may opt to plead guilty

 

James “Whitey’’ Bulger’s girlfriend, Catherine Greig, is considering pleading guilty to charges of helping the gangster evade capture for more than 16 years, according to several relatives of Bulger’s alleged victims. Steven Davis, whose sister Debra was one of 19 people allegedly slain by Bulger, said a victims’ advocate for the US attorney’s office told him Friday that Greig’s lawyers have indicated that she wants to plead guilty to the single charge of conspiracy to harbor a fugitive. “There is no plea bargain,’’ said Davis, adding that he has been told that Greig has not been given a deal by prosecutors and faces up to five years in prison on the charge. Related 11/20/11: The long, unlikely journey of Cathy Greig It is unclear whether Greig could be forced to testify against Bulger, 82, a longtime FBI informant who is scheduled to stand trial in November in a sweeping federal racketeering case. That case alleges the South Boston crime boss killed 19 people in the 1970s and 1980s. A spokeswoman for the US attorney’s office declined to comment on the potential plea, and Greig’s lawyer, Kevin J. Reddington of Brockton, could not be reached. Greig, 60, is scheduled to stand trial May 7 and is expected to appear Wednesday in US District Court in Boston for a hearing on her case. ‘I have no animosity toward her.’ Bill St. Croix, whose sister was allegedly strangled by Bulger and St. Croix’s father “If that’s what she wants to do is plead guilty, what else can you do but accept that?’’ said Davis, adding that he would not be disappointed if there is no trial in Greig’s case because she is not charged with any of the slayings and has no prior record. “Get rid of her [case], and we can all focus on him, Whitey.’’ Patricia Donahue, whose husband Michael was allegedly shot and killed by Bulger in 1982 on the South Boston waterfront, said Friday that she was disappointed by the prospect that Greig would resolve her case without being compelled to testify against Bulger. “I’m not happy,’’ Donahue said. Greig’s sister, Margaret McCusker, answered the door at her South Boston apartment Friday night, but would not speak with a reporter. Prosecutors have asked relatives of Bulger’s alleged victims to meet with them Monday to talk about the proposed plea and any objections they may have, said Davis, whose 26-year-old sister was allegedly strangled by Bulger in 1981. Bulger, who fled just before his January 1995 federal racketeering indictment after being warned by his former FBI handler that he was about to be arrested, was a fixture on the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted list. He was finally captured on June 22 in Santa Monica, Calif., with Greig, a former dental hygienist who lived in South Boston and Quincy. The FBI found more than $800,000 cash and 30 weapons hidden inside the walls of the rent-controlled apartment where the couple had lived as Charles and Carol Gasko for at least 13 years, according to the FBI. They also found numerous false identities allegedly used by the couple. In court last November, prosecutors said they planned to bring additional charges against Greig within a few weeks, possibly involving the weapons and fake identities. But no new charges been brought against her. “I would like to see her charged with the guns and the money they found in California,’’ Patricia Donahue said. “I don’t really care about her [Greig], but I’m not happy with the way the government is handling this.’’ Donahue’s son, Shawn, said his family was hoping prosecutors could explain to them the status of the potential charges against Greig stemming from the discovery of the guns and cash in the apartment. Prosecutors allege that Greig joined Bulger on the run in early 1995 and helped him evade capture by running errands for him, picking up his prescriptions, and paying their utility bills. “If she’s just pleading out to the harboring charge, she’ll be getting off easy,’’ Shawn Donahue said. He said his family also wants to know if Greig can be compelled to testify against Bulger. Since they were returned to Boston last year, Greig has remained jailed without bail at a Rhode Island facility, and Bulger is being held at the Plymouth County Correctional Facility. Bill St. Croix, whose 26-year-old sister allegedly was strangled in 1985 by Bulger and St. Croix’s father, Stephen “The Rifleman’’ Flemmi, said Greig has the right to plead guilty and he does not hold her responsible for his sister’s death. “I have no animosity toward her,’’ said St. Croix. “Her going to jail is not going to benefit anybody. I get no just deserts seeing this woman suffer.’’ Greig’s attorney, Reddington, has argued in court that her only crime was falling in love with Bulger and that she had no knowledge of any of his crimes. He also said she would not cooperate against Bulger. St. Croix said he believed Greig would cooperate against Bulger only if he advised her to do so to win some leniency. “I imagine she’s old school . . . and is going to keep her mouth shut and take one for the team,’’ St. Croix said. “I don’t think she would cooperate against Jimmy unless Jimmy and her had discussed this prior.’’

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Wheels of Soul outlaw motorcycle gang member pleads guilty

 

Allan "Dog" Hunter, 33, of Chicago, was present during the March 6, 2011, shooting death of Javell T. Thornton, 32, also of Chicago, at 126 South Main St. according to a federal indictment. As part of his plea, Hunter, a member of the Wheels of Soul outlaw motorcycle gang, admitted Thursday in federal court that he conspired with other members of the gang to dispose of several firearms after the shooting. WOS was in Marion for a meeting at a private motorcycle club. In the early morning hours of March 6, a fight at the gang's after-hours party spilled onto the sidewalk on South Main Street. When the dust settled, three men were injured with stab and gunshot wounds, and Thornton was dead. The federal indictment states that Anthony R. Robinson shot three victims in the back as they fled the party, killing Thornton and seriously injuring another. Hunter reportedly fired a handgun indiscriminately into the crowd while wearing a bulletproof vest. Robinson has been indicted on one count of murder in aid of racketeering activity and one count of attempt to commit murder in aid of racketeering, along with other federal charges for murder and racketeering activities in other states, according to the federal indictment. Eighteen members of the WOS were indicted on federal charges June 9, 2011. One member allegedly stabbed another person in the head during a fight at a Chicago motorcycle club, then shot another in the stomach. The indictment says gang members are required to carry weapons - mostly guns, but also hammers, knives and other weapons.

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Gangster First Most-Wanted Woman in 10 Years

 

A CRIPS gang member who was last seen in Fort Worth has been added to the Texas 10 Most Wanted list. Damesha Roshun Traylor , 33, is the first woman in more than 10 years to appear on the list, according to the Department of Public Safety. Traylor's criminal history includes aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, drug possession and prostitution, the DPS said. Traylor is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs about 270 pounds. She has several tattoos, including "Sexy D" on her outside right wrist and on her outside upper left arm. The words "Playa Made" are tattooed on the center of her lower back. She also has cut scars on the back of her neck and left forearm. Traylor has worked on farms, in restaurants and at laundry facilities. A $7,500 reward is being offered for information leading to her arrest.

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Hells Angels bikie war will explode in Kings Cross.

 

POLICE investigating the Hells Angels have launched a new taskforce amid fears a full-blown bikie war will explode in Kings Cross. The Sunday Telegraph can reveal the operation, code-named Strike Force Cheviot, was set up after 40 to 50 members of the Hells Angels descended on the red-light district last month. Police believe the "unprecedented" act may have been designed to send a message to rival bikie group Nomads, which have long controlled security in the area. Detective Superintendent Arthur Katsogiannis, commander of the NSW Gangs Squad, said police had been watching the situation closely since the February 5 incident. "Yes, we are aware and monitoring the situation with what happened at Kings Cross that night with the Hells Angels", Mr Katsogiannis told The Sunday Telegraph. "It was an unprecedented act from the Hells Angels and that's why it's important the Gangs Squad involved ourselves from the beginning. "Safety of the community is our top priority and we will not be allowing any OMCGs (outlaw motorcycle gangs) to carry on with that type of behaviour". Police are investigating a possible outbreak of violence between the Nomads and the Hells Angels, who have been on an expansion and recruitment drive for months around Sydney. It is one of several lines of inquiry being probed by Cheviot detectives. They are also looking at a credible allegation that Hells Angels members went to Kings Cross to confront a member of the Nomads clan who works in the area. The man, who for legal reasons cannot be named, was formerly a member of the Hells Angels but "patched over" several months ago. Since then he has been performing unofficial security tasks for nightclub premises in Kings Cross, including venues aligned with local identity John Ibrahim. Law enforcement sources said when the Hells Angels descended on the nightspot they arranged themselves across the road from a club where the man was believed to be working, and demanded he come outside. "That forms part of several lines of inquiry we are looking at," Mr Katsogiannis said, adding that officers from Strike Force Raptor were patrolling Kings Cross on the night of the incident and quelled the situation. "If they (Raptor police) didn't intervene at the time, it could have been a lot worse". Police have connected the Nomads member with some of the recent shootings across southwestern Sydney, all of which are under investigation. In November, The Sunday Telegraph revealed the individual was the target of a drive-by attack at an Oporto restaurant in Merrylands, which occurred two days after he was released from custody. Mr Katsogiannis said Strike Force Cheviot officers, would continue weekend patrols of Kings Cross to prevent any outbreaks of violence for "as long as it takes".

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