Contacts: ATF PIO Cecelia Leon (213) 798-8983 (cell)
SA/PIO Tom Mangan, (602) 859-6317 (cell)
SA/PIO Joe Green, (646) 529 -8354 (cell)

They further took a knife and cut the upper
part of his teeth away, according to court testimony.

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All of the
arrests were executed without incident. currency, two
stolen motorcycles and Vagos Colors (riding vests) indicating gang
affiliation.

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Leveraging all of
these valuable resources to protect our families and communities is smart
policing," he said.

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The Vagos represent a threat to our public
safety and seeing these criminals behind bars makes our streets a safer
place.
According to police reports, Whaley's group of friends, known as "The
Crew," went out to the desert a week before the murder and dug a grave they
called "The Double Wide.
Four months later, the victim's body was found in a place where mobsters
are well-known for leaving their murdered victims -- in the desert outside of
Las Vegas, wrapped in garbage bags and duct tape. In a final twist, the group
allegedly disfigured the body with a wood-splitting tool in hopes that the
body could not be identified. With its gutsy,
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What appears as a typical teenage party on video is now chilling footage
of the murder victim, 17-year-old Jared Whaley, with a group of his accused
murderers, the leader of whom, police say, copied in style a murder plot from
the mob movie "Casino" where mobsters kill their own gang members.

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Torres of the Los Angeles Field Division , Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and Sheriffs Lee Baca of Los Angeles County,
Gary Penrod of San Bernardino County, Bob Doyle of Riverside County and
Michael Carona of Orange County announced that more than 700 federal and local
law enforcement officers fanned out across California's Southland early today
to execute 63 federal search warrants and 22 arrest warrants for members and
associates of the Vagos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang. Ramos said, "My office
has made a commitment to use every legal tool at our disposal to prosecute
gang members or, as I've described them, 'local terrorists,' who prey on the
innocent victims in our society.

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"The Vagos are a ruthless criminal biker gang that virtually held our
communities hostage," said ATF's Torres. We will not tolerate these violent crimes in our neighborhoods. Criminals are on notice: Southern
California law enforcement, and indeed policing agencies throughout the United
States, will not have felony investigations deterred by boundary lines drawn
on a map.

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Shane and Cody Myers and Matt Baker have pled not guilty.

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It's a
pleasure to work with all of the law enforcement agencies participating in
this event today that have made it a huge success.

'A Current Affair' Marks a Return to Television Monday March 21 With Never-Before-Seen Video of High School Boys Who Stand Accused of One of the Most Heinous

"Crew" member Gerard Wilkes, who pled guilty to murder conspiracy, claims
in court testimony that as they dug the grave group leader Matt Baker, who
allegedly orchestrated the crime, kept quoting Martin Scorsese's film "Casino"
about Las Vegas mobsters and the character played by Joe Pesci, who talks
about putting people in holes in the desert. Hosted by Fox Sports commentator,
best-selling author, columnist, practicing lawyer and former NFL star player
Tim Green, "A Current Affair" will embody the same principles and landmark
style that made the program an astonishing success during its original run
between 1986 and 1996.

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As a
result of the 63 federal search warrants executed, the following items were
seized: 95 illegal firearms, illegal drugs, $6,000 in U. Every agency involved should be extremely proud of
their work.
(Photo: http://www. Baker's "obsession" with other
such mafia movies was noted by others close to the "Crew" leader.
"A Current Affair" will go deeper than any other news source and deliver
the exclusive, hard-hitting stories about "ordinary people in extraordinary
circumstances," for which the half-hour strip is celebrated.

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'Operation 22 Green ' Nets 25 Bikers Across the Southland; 85 Warrants Executed

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif."
Today's arrest warrants netted 25 Vagos members and associates for various
state charges and federal firearms and narcotics violations."
It is anticipated that many of these criminal acts will later be
incorporated into a federal racketeering case to dismantle the Vagos' criminal
organization .
Torres also recognized the significant contributions of the above
mentioned sheriffs' offices in addition to the various local police
departments who participated in today's enforcement operation .
Of the five accused, Shane Johnson pled guilty to 1st Degree Murder.

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"My office remains steadfast in our
commitment to reduce violent crime and protect the public, and this joint
investigation , coupled with today's arrests, has lessened the grip of fear and
intimidation that the Vagos placed on our neighborhoods.S.
The investigation centered on criminal acts, including murder, attempted
murder, assaults, firearms and narcotics violations.
"The Vagos dealt in guns, drugs and death and this was especially evident
in the murder of an individual during a home invasion in Lucerne Valley," said
Torres."
The prosecutions and search warrants are being coordinated by the offices
of Debra Yang, U.

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Los Angeles Sheriff Baca said , "Operation 22 Green is a testament to the
new age of the criminal justice system, where federal and county law
enforcement agencies work in conjunction so that no criminal group can escape
arrest by slipping through the cracks. Attorney for the Central District of California, and
District Attorneys Ramos of San Bernardino County and Trask of Riverside
County. NEW YORK, Events leading up to one of the most
heinous murders in Nevada's history are caught on tape in an exclusive video
to air for the first time on national TV on the premiere episode of the
pioneering news magazine show 'A Current Affair,' which makes its long awaited
return to television in legendary style on Monday , March 21 (syndicated, check
local listings).acurrentaffair.

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San Bernardino Sheriff Penrod said, "This task force reinforces our
message to these outlaw motorcycle gangs that we will not tolerate any type of
gang activity and the violence they bring into our communities." As in mobster films , cops say, they then lured an
unsuspecting Whaley out to the same spot a week later and brutally killed him.

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"Three individuals were viciously attacked and one was shot and
killed by Vagos members as they attempted to rob these people of drugs and
money."
Riverside County District Attorney Grover Trask said, "Riverside County
plans to maximize the enhancements against these biker gangs .

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All of the defendants will appear
before the appropriate judicial benches for their initial appearances . As to why this
seemingly well-liked teen was murdered by his best high school pals, police
claim one theory: the "Crew" was involved in small-time drug deals and Baker
considered Whaley a liability [in their illicit business].

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Riverside County Sheriff Doyle said, "I am very proud of the work that
this task force has completed."
Orange County Sheriff Carona said, "This is an excellent example of the
spirit of collaboration we share in Southern California.

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"A Current Affair " is one of broadcasting's most historic and
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ATF California Sheriffs Arrest Members of Vagos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang

Orange, Huntington
Beach and Anaheim Police Departments, along with the Orange County District
Attorney's Office, really stepped up to ensure the safety and well-being of
the residents we serve.

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The three-year investigation was centered in Los Angeles and worked
collectively by the Sheriff's Departments of San Bernardino, Riverside , Orange
and Los Angeles.newscom.