my understanding is that a bunch are from North Texas. we've got a bunch-you see them 100 deep at some North Texas restaurants. We got them roaming in packs down the Interstate going 110 MPH in and out of traffic-including trick riders doing wheelies at 80 MPH and standing up on their seats. I always worry about a panicky elderly driver not knowing to stay in their lane when about 50 of them are roaming

A HERETIC I AM

(24,369 posts)

16. None of what you describe....

Reply to Stallion (Reply #14)

Mon May 18, 2015, 09:02 PM

May 2015

would be members of these Motorcycle Clubs.

You aren't going to see one of these doing a wheelie at 80 MPH;

NaturalHigh

(12,778 posts)

4. Yeah, I would imagine they're on edge right now with the threats and all.

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Mon May 18, 2015, 07:48 PM

May 2015

What kind of morons actually threaten to attack a police force? In Texas, nonetheless?

Cali_Democrat

(30,439 posts)

8. Is there something special and distinguishing about the police in Texas?

Reply to NaturalHigh (Reply #4)

Mon May 18, 2015, 07:50 PM

May 2015

Not sure I understand the last part of your reply.

applegrove

(118,677 posts)

11. Rumours are that the police shot 4 of the bikers that died.

Reply to Cali_Democrat (Reply #8)

Mon May 18, 2015, 08:00 PM

May 2015

Bikers sent out a threatening message to their gang members regarding Northern Texas. .

Cali_Democrat

(30,439 posts)

6. Because of Jade Helm 15?

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Mon May 18, 2015, 07:49 PM

May 2015

applegrove

(118,677 posts)

15. Had to look it up.

Reply to Cali_Democrat (Reply #6)

Mon May 18, 2015, 08:48 PM

May 2015

Ilsa

(61,695 posts)

13. I suspect the Texas Rangers are on top of it.

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Mon May 18, 2015, 08:08 PM

May 2015

"One riot, one Ranger."

NaturalHigh

(12,778 posts)

17. I hadn't thought about that.

Reply to Ilsa (Reply #13)

Mon May 18, 2015, 09:04 PM

May 2015

MicaelS

(8,747 posts)

18. Apparently this did have it's beginning in North Texas.

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Mon May 18, 2015, 09:04 PM

May 2015

Waco Shootout Linked to North Texas Attacks

The shootout in Waco that killed nine motorcycle gang members had its origins in violence that erupted in the weeks before Christmas, with a beating at a Toys for Tots event in Wise County and a murder in Fort Worth, according to law enforcement sources.

The backdrop is a growing turf battle between the Bandidos — which has controlled drug trafficking routes in Texas for years — and the Cossacks, a lesser-known biker gang that has been gaining power by aligning itself with Bandido rivals, the sources said.

On Dec. 13, 10 Bandidos burst into Gator’s bar in Fort Worth and "without saying a word, started punching and attacking people," according to a police affidavit.

They then opened fire, killing one motorcycle club member, Geoff Brady of Arlington, and injuring three others, police said.

840high

(17,196 posts)

20. Thanks.

Reply to MicaelS (Reply #18)

Tue May 19, 2015, 12:40 AM

May 2015

WestSideStory

(91 posts)

19. Waco is not North Texas :)

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Mon May 18, 2015, 09:05 PM

May 2015

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