Police disappointed at Hells Angels MC

Hells Angles Canada Run went smooth

Ottawa, Canada (July 25, 2016) The police expected trouble but were extremely disappointed when the Hells Angels MC rode into town late last week and then rumbled back out on Sunday without trouble.

Despite all the unwarranted fanfare among police agencies about the "Biker Gang" showing up, nothing happened, no rapes, no murders, no robberies. In fact, the police looked bored.

Outside the Hells Angels compound

Both the Central and East divisions of the Ottawa police reported Sunday that there were no incidents involving members of the Hells Angels on the weekend, when members of the motorcycle club congregated at a Carlsbad Springs clubhouse for a national gathering called Canada Run.

Police taking photos and documenting Hells Angel members for future reference

Several Police agencies, were keeping a close eye on the clubhouse activities on the weekend, and said they expected the 500 or more Angels and affiliated clubs to be on their best behavior for the mandatory run.

An unidentified Hells Angel MC member waves at passing 

 
The Hells Angels played tourist in the capital Saturday, with dozens heading for the Hill for photos and to check out the Parliament Buildings.

 Woman coming to party with the Hells Angels MC

It was a party atmosphere as old friends met up along with new members, along with the usual women that enjoy hanging with bikers. 

More women heading through the gates to party

The general public welcomed the bikers checking out the regular attractions with other tourists, the manager at one nearby eatery, the posh Metropolitan Brasserie, said the crew were great.

Members posing for pictures along with other tourist 

“They were really polite, very well behaved, honestly they were a delight,” manager Sarah Shown said with a laugh. She said she was unsure how many were in the party but said it was a “few.”

Hells Angles MC members mingling with tourist at Parliament with no problems 

SOURCE: Ottawa Citizen (More Photos)

Ottawa police to public: Stay away from Hells Angels

Ottawa police warn public to ‘Steer Clear’ as hundreds of Hells Angels descend on capital for convention..

Ottawa, Canada (July 22, 2016) As hundreds of bikers continue their trek to the nation’s capital for a Hells Angels gathering this weekend, law enforcement agencies are warning the public of an increased presence of not only bikers but also police.

Det.-Staff Sgt. Len Isnor, head of the provincial biker enforcement unit — of which Ottawa police are a part — said the weekend is expected to be quiet but police are “prepared for anything.”

The bikers, and members of their affiliate and clubs, are expected to gather in Ottawa from Friday to Sunday for what’s called their “Canada Run” — an annual convention.

Hells Angels Nomads member at the front gate of the group's compound in Carlsbad Springs.

“This is organized crime coming from all over Canada meeting in one location,” Isnor said. So officers across the country have a “vested interest” in the gathering, he said.

The Hells Angels Nomads 5th Chapter clubhouse is on Piperville Road, formerly 8th Line Road, in Carlsbad Springs. The clubhouse is about 16 years old and houses about 12 members of the Nomads.

Police are expecting anywhere from 500 to 700 people to congregate on the approximately one-acre plot of land, with some likely staying overnight elsewhere.

Member stands sentry at the front gate of the Hells Angels compound in Carlsbad Springs.

The clubhouse was most recently raided at the end of June when some arrests were made, but its contingent had long before succeeded in its bid to bring the mandatory run to the capital.

Canada Run locations are selected in much the same way Olympic host cities are — a bid is put in by a local chapter and one man gets one vote until there is a clear winner.

There are three regions of Hells Angels chapters — the west region, the east region, and essentially Ontario, or the central region, which divides the country. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the 11 Hells Angels chapters in Ontario and the bikers will be looking to celebrate, Isnor said.

Hells Angels after the funeral of member Kenny Mire. (License plates blocked by BTN)

Police do expect a large contingent of the visiting bikers to make their way into the communities and to frequent bars, restaurants and strip clubs in surrounding areas but encourage civilians to leave them alone and report any suspicious activity to police.

    They are organized crime. If they can steer clear of these people, by all means.

“We’re telling the public to limit their contact with these people. They are organized crime. If they can steer clear of these people, by all means,” Isnor said.

“They’re going to use this opportunity to demonstrate to the public that they are who they are,” Isnor said. “The power of that patch is a big part of who they are. By having the numbers here and riding through the community, it’s going to have an impact.”

The runs show the strength of the Hells Angels as a continued criminal presence in the country. “They’re going to be here in vast numbers and it’s going to be a message to the community.”

Yet, the group gatherings are also ideal for police looking to keep tabs on the bikers. According to police, they are an established organized crime group with a network of official chapters and pawn outfits across the country.

“They know that we try to intercept their private communications, so what better way of communicating but face-to-face?” Isnor said.

Isnor said the biker club is stronger than in previous years but this isn’t a resurgence. The club has continued to exist but major police operations put key players behind bars and now that those jail stints are over, “there’s never been a time over the past six, seven years that there’s been more back on the streets.”

SOURCE: National Post

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