Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs (OMG) Overview

Sgt. Danny Baker
Fort Smith Police Department
Street Crimes Unit
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According to U.S. Dept. of Justice:
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Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs (OMGs) are organizations
whose members use their motorcycle clubs as
conduits for criminal enterprises.
OMGs are highly structured criminal organizations
whose members engage in criminal activities such as
VIOLENT CRIME
WEAPONS TRAFFICKING
DRUG TRAFFICKING
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According to U.S. Dept. of Justice:
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There are more than 300 active OMGs within the
United States, ranging in size from single chapters
with five or six members to hundreds of chapters
with thousands of members worldwide.
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According to U.S. Dept. of Justice:
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The Hells Angels, Mongols, Bandidos, Outlaws, and
Sons of Silence pose a serious national domestic
threat and conduct the majority of criminal activity
linked to OMGs, especially activity relating to drugtrafficking and, more specifically, to cross-border
drug smuggling.
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Because of their transnational scope, these
OMGs are able to coordinate drug smuggling
operations in partnership with major
international drug-trafficking organizations
(DTOs).
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June 15th 2010 FBI press release:
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The National President and 26 other members and
associates of the American Outlaw Association
(Outlaws) motorcycle gang have been indicted by a
federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia.
The 12-count indictment—which was returned on
June 10, 2010, but unsealed today—charges that the
men participated in a criminal enterprise that
engaged in a wide range of crimes, including
attempted murder, kidnapping, assault, robbery,
extortion, witness intimidation, narcotics
distribution, illegal gambling, and weapons
violations.
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June 30th, 2009 USDOJ press release:
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WASHINGTON — Fourteen members of the
Outlaws Motorcycle Club have pleaded guilty in
Detroit to charges including violent crimes in aid of
racketeering, illegal drug distribution and firearms
violations.
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Leroy Frasier, aka “Leroy” July 30, 2009 Conspiracy to commit assault
with a dangerous weapon David Dorris, aka “Hoggs” July 27, 2009
Conspiracy to commit assault with a dangerous weapon Ramon Rios, aka
“Ramon” July 23, 2009 Conspiracy to commit assault with a dangerous
weapon Norman Box Jr., aka “Stormin Norman” June 23, 2009 Assault
with a dangerous weapon Michael Radke, aka “Mike” June 23, 2009
Distribution of cocaine Edward Gallagher, aka “Eddie” June 23, 2009
Distribution of methamphetamine Danny Neace, aka “Milky” June 12,
2009 Assault with a dangerous weapon Bruce Wendel, aka “Big Bruce”
June 12, 2009 Assault with a dangerous weapon Kim Galaviz, aka “Moe”
June 12, 2009 Distribution of cocaine William Thomas McCowan, aka
“Tom the Bomb” June 10, 2009 Possession of hashish William Merfert, aka
“Billy” June 10, 2009 Felon in possession of firearms William Elston, aka
“Jason” June 9, 2009 Assault with a deadly weapon resulting in serious
bodily injury Mark Guerra, aka “Skid Mark” April 1, 2009 Distribution of
marijuana William Guinn, aka “Slick” Aug. 25, 2008 Distribution of
marijuana
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July 10th, 2009 USDOJ press release:
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LUBBOCK, Texas — Twenty-eight defendants,
including sheriff deputies and members of a
motorcycle gang that is a support club of the
Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang, (OMG) are
charged in a 110-count federal indictment, returned
earlier this week in Lubbock, Texas, for allegedly
operating a major methamphetamine trafficking
organization since January 2003 in west Texas,
Arizona, and in the Modesto, California, area.
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October 21st, 2008 US Attny Ofc. press release:
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LOS ANGELES – Sixty-one members of the violent
Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang were arrested
today after being named in an 86-count federal
racketeering indictment that alleges the criminal
enterprise was involved in a wide range of criminal
activity, including murder, hate crimes against
African-American, assaults, firearms violations and
narcotics trafficking.
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June 10th, 2005 US Attny Ofc press release:
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A Federal Grand Jury in Seattle has indicted twentysix members and associates of the Bandidos
Motorcycle Organization for serious violent offenses.
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June 10th, 2005 US Attny Ofc press release:
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The two indictments charge various defendants with:
Violent Crime in Aid of Racketeering: Kidnapping
(VICAR); Violent Crime in Aid of Racketeering - Assault;
Conspiracy to Tamper with a Witness; Tampering with a
Witness; Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana and
Methamphetamine; Distribution of Marijuana;
Distribution of Methamphetamine; Carrying a Firearm
During and in Relation to a Drug Trafficking Crime;
Conspiracy to Traffic in Certain Motor Vehicles and
Motor Vehicle Parts; Trafficking in Certain Motor Vehicle;
Sale of a Firearm to Prohibited Person; and Felon in
Possession of Firearm. During the course of the
investigation 14 firearms were sold to or by individuals
with several felony convictions.
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The list goes on and on:
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The list goes on and on:
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Indictment Charges President and Officers of Hells
Angels- 12 Arrested in Raids Targeting a
Methamphetamine and Cocaine Distribution Ring
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The list goes on and on:
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Indictment Charges President and Officers of Hells
Angels- 12 Arrested in Raids Targeting a
Methamphetamine and Cocaine Distribution Ring
ARLINGTON MAN SENTENCED TO SEVEN
YEARS IN PRISON FOR ROLE IN HELLS
ANGELS MURDER
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The list goes on and on:
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Indictment Charges President and Officers of Hells
Angels- 12 Arrested in Raids Targeting a
Methamphetamine and Cocaine Distribution Ring
ARLINGTON MAN SENTENCED TO SEVEN
YEARS IN PRISON FOR ROLE IN HELLS
ANGELS MURDER
Diablos Motorcycle Club Member
Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison
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Bottom line:
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Despite what they tell you and despite the
perception they attempt to give, OMG members are
NOT just a bunch of good ole boys and girls who
like to ride motorcycles together and drink beer.
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OMG’s are KNOWN CRIMINAL
ORGANIZATIONS!
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Their agenda is the same as any other crime
syndicate- to extort the weak and prey off of the
helpless.
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No one is allowed to wear the colors of an OMG
unless they ARE an OMG member.
No one is allowed to BE an OMG member unless
they subscribe to the agenda of the gang.
The UNIVERSAL agenda of OMG’s is CRIME!
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The last 3-4 years has seen a marked increase in
the presence and activity of OMG’s in and
around Fort Smith.
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Establishments that OMG members frequent
will likely become venues for their criminal
activity-often unknown by the business owner.
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Attempts to oust well-established OMG’s often
result in threats, extortion, and violence unless
no tolerance is expressed early on.
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Sales may increase early on, as OMG’s
convince you that they can bring in a bigger
and better paying crowd. They may even
“offer” to provide protection for your business.
However….
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Once they have established control, YOU will
be required to support THEM.
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Sales will plummet,
Overhead and upkeep will increase,
Initially, they may only “suggest” changes in the
way you do business. Soon, they will demand it.
Personal civil and criminal liability on YOU and
YOUR business will increase because of THEIR
actions!
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NOTHING GOOD CAN COME FROM
CATERING TO MEMBERS OF OMG’S!
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STEP 1: Awareness
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As of today, we KNOW the following OMG’s
and support clubs are present and active in and
around Fort Smith:
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As of today, we KNOW the following OMG’s
and support clubs are present and active in and
around Fort Smith:
Outlaws
 Diablo Lobos
 Bandidos
 Black Pistons
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The Outlaws Motorcycle Club (Outlaws) have
more than 1,700 members who belong to 176
chapters in the U.S. and in 12 foreign countries.
U.S. law enforcement authorities estimate that
the Outlaws have more than 86 chapters in 20
states with over 700 members. The Outlaws
also identify themselves as the A.O.A.
(American Outlaws Association) and the
Outlaws Nation.
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The Outlaws are involved in the production,
transportation and distribution of
methamphetamine, the transportation and
distribution of cocaine, marijuana and, to a
lesser extent, ecstasy. The Outlaws engage in
various criminal activities including arson,
assault, explosives, extortion, fraud, homicide,
intimidation, kidnapping, money laundering,
prostitution, robbery, theft and weapons
violations. The Outlaws compete with the Hells
Angels for both members and territory.
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The Bandidos Motorcycle Club (Bandidos) is
an OMG with a membership of 2,000 to 2,500
persons in the U.S. and in 13 other countries.
The Bandidos constitute a growing criminal
threat to the U.S. Law enforcement authorities
estimate that the Bandidos are one of the two
largest OMGs operating in the U.S., with
approximately 900 members belonging to 93
chapters.
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The Bandidos are involved in transporting and
distributing cocaine and marijuana and are
involved in the production, transportation and
distribution of methamphetamine. The
Bandidos are most active in the Pacific,
Southeastern, Southwestern and the West
Central regions of the U.S.
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The Bandidos are expanding in each of these
regions by forming additional chapters and
allowing members of supporting clubs, known
as "puppet" or "duck" club members who have
sworn allegiance to another club but who
support and do the "dirty work" of a mother
club - to form new or join existing Bandidos
chapters.
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The Black Pistons Motorcycle Club (Black
Pistons) is the official support club for the
Outlaws Motorcycle Club (Outlaws).
Established in 2002 with the backing of the
Outlaws, the Black Pistons have expanded
rapidly throughout the U.S., Canada and
Europe.
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The Black Pistons have an estimated 70
domestic chapters in 20 states and an unknown
number of foreign chapters in Belgium,
Canada, Germany, Great Britain, Norway and
Poland. The exact number of Black Pistons
members is unknown but the figure is
estimated to be more than 200 in the U.S.
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The Outlaws use the Black Pistons chapters as
a recruitment source for prospective Outlaws
members. The Outlaws also use the Black
Pistons chapters to conduct criminal activity,
especially for the transportation and
distribution of drugs. Members of the Black
Pistons are also known to engage in assault,
extortion, fraud, intimidation and theft.
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Outlaw clubs are often prominent at charity
events, such as toy runs. Charitable giving is
frequently cited as evidence that these clubs do
not deserve their negative media image.
Outlaw gangs have, however, been accused of
using charity rides to mask their criminal
nature.
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DATE December 5, 2009 CITY / STATE Ft Smith,
Arkansas (AR)
Get a Google Map of the Area. DESCRIPTION The
Diablo Lobos Toy Run will be held on December 5,
2009 at the Fort Smith Park in Ft Smith, Arkansas
(AR) Bikes will go out at Noon. Proceeds from this
event will benefit Severly Learning Disabled
Children.
For all your Motorcycle Event information check
out the Motorcycle Monster.
For more information about this event, Please see
below.
WEBSITE http://www.cmaark.org
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Large presence in Fort Smith.
Of two or three chapters nationally known, one
is located within the City limits of Fort Smith.
Known by the ATF to claim a “1%” status.
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Colors:
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The primary visual identification of a member of an OMG is the
vest adorned with a specific large club patch or patches,
predominantly located in the middle of the back. The patch(es)
will contain a club logo, the name of the club, and the letters
MC, and a possible state, province, or other chapter
identification. This garment and the patches themselves are
referred to as the colors or cut (a term taken from the early
practice of cutting the collars and/or sleeves from a denim or
leather jacket). Many non-outlaw motorcycle riding clubs (as
opposed to MCs) such as the Harley Owners Group also wear
patches on the back of their vests, without including the letters
MC. Other organizations, such as The Cretins Motorcycle Club,
declare themselves to be non-outlaws, yet call themselves a
motorcycle club and use the initials MC. Motorcycle
Associations or Rider Clubs do not often identify themselves
with an MC patch.
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Membership:
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In these clubs, some amount of hazing may occur during the
prospecting period, ranging from the mandatory performance
of menial labor tasks for full patch members to sophomoric
pranks, and, in the case of outlaw motorcycle gangs, acts of
violence. During this time, the prospect may wear the club
name on the back of their vest, but not the full logo, though this
practice may vary from club to club. To become a full member,
the prospect or probate must be voted on by the rest of the full
club members. Successful admission usually requires more
than a simple majority, and some clubs may reject a prospect or
a probate for a single dissenting vote. A formal induction
follows, in which the new member affirms his loyalty to the
club and its members. The final logo patch is then awarded.
Full members are often referred to as "full patch members" and
the step of attaining full membership can be referred to as
"being patched."
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One Percenters:
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The term One Percenter is said to have been coined after an incident in
Hollister, California in 1947 which was dubbed the Hollister riot. Whether
an actual riot occurred is debatable, but there was a motorcycle rally in
Hollister from July 4 to July 6 of that year that was attended by about 4000
people. Several newspaper articles were written that, according to some
attendees, sensationalized the event. Life Magazine ran an article that
included a staged photo of a slovenly-looking man on a motorcycle with
beer bottles piled under the wheels and a bottle in each of his hands. The
film The Wild One, starring Marlon Brando, was inspired by this event, and
it became the first in a series of movies that depicted bikers and members
of motorcycle clubs in this stereotypical manner. It has been reported that
the press asked the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) to comment
on the Hollister incident, and their response was that 99% of motorcyclists
were law-abiding citizens, and the last one percent were outlaws. Thus
was born the term "one percenter." The AMA now says they have no
record of such a statement to the press, and call this story apocryphal.
They are also known as Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs or OMGs according to
the ATF.
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Gender:
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“One-percenter” gangs do not allow women to
become full-patch members, rather, women are
submissive to the men, treated as property,
victimized by being forced into prostitution or streetlevel drug trafficking, and often physically and
sexually abused. Any pay women receive is given to
their individual men and sometimes to the entire
club. Women's roles as obedient followers, and their
status as objects, make these groups extremely
gender segregated.
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Race:
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Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs are typically racially
homogeneous, and can be racially exclusive.
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FBI asserts that OMGs support themselves
primarily through drug dealing, trafficking in
stolen goods, and extortion, and that they fight
over territory and the illegal drug trade.
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The FBI asserts that OMGs collect $1 billion in
illegal income annually and that street gangs,
prison gangs, and OMGs are the primary retail
distributors of illegal drugs in the US, with
OMGs dominating US methamphetamine trade
distribution.
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Canada, especially, has in the past two decades
experienced a significant upsurge in crime
involving outlaw motorcycle gangs, most
notably in what has been dubbed the Quebec
Biker war, which has involved more than 150
murders (plus a young bystander killed by an
exploding car bomb), 84 bombings, and 130
cases of arson.
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Members and supporters of these clubs insist
that illegal activities are isolated occurrences
and that they, as a whole, are not criminal
organizations. They often compare themselves
to police departments, wherein the occasional
"bad cop" does not make a police department a
criminal organization and the Hells Angels
sponsors charitable events for Toys for Tots in
an attempt to legitimize themselves with public
opinion.
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STEP 1: Awareness
STEP 2: Resolve
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We must resolve within ourselves and as a
community that Fort Smith does not welcome
anyone who would ally themselves with a
criminal organization.
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We must resolve that the types of criminal
activities these organizations are known for
will not be tolerated in this community.
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We must resolve that no amount of threats,
extortion, or intimidation (personal or civil); or
propaganda, will change our belief that OMG’s
are a threat to peaceful society.
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STEP 1: Awareness
STEP 2: Resolve
STEP 3: Reject
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By whatever peaceful and legal means:
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Dress codes (no cuts/colors).
 Be consistent
Adopt no tolerance (fighting, threatening- any illegal
or offensive behavior) policies.
 Carefully screen prospective employees.
 Avoid events tailored to the OMG crowd.
 Carefully monitor interactions between known OMG
members.
 Call the police at the first sign of trouble!
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STEP 1:
STEP 2:
STEP 3:
STEP 4:
Awareness
Resolve
Reject
Report
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Report ANY and ALL suspicious and/or
criminal activity to the Fort Smith Police Dept.
or the law enforcement agency you feel most
comfortable with.
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Be as detailed as possible.
Try to determine affiliation- cuts/colors
Obtain tag numbers if possible.
Note the use or threat of weapons.
Listen for “nicknames”.
Rest assured that ALL reports will be taken seriously
and WILL BE PROSECUTED TO THE FULLEST
EXTENT OF THE LAW!
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This is YOUR community that YOU have
worked hard to build in, to grow in, to flourish
in. DO NOT let a bunch of thugs who have no
regard for any law and any person other than
their own thrive and flourish off of your sweat!
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Lot’s of folks ride motorcycles. I ride
motorcycles. Lot’s of folks ride motorcycles
with other folks who ride motorcycles. There is
absolutely nothing wrong with that.
All who ride motorcycles are not criminals
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Lot’s of folks ride motorcycles. I ride
motorcycles. Lot’s of folks ride motorcycles
with other folks who ride motorcycles. There is
absolutely nothing wrong with that.
All who ride motorcycles are not criminals
….BUT….
Those who proudly display their allegiance to a
known criminal organization MUST be held in
contempt by a peace-loving community!
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Sgt. Danny Baker
Fort Smith Police Department Street Crimes Unit
 (479) 709-5137
 dbaker@fortsmithpd.org
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Agent Jay C. Rider
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Alcohol Beverage Control
(501) 231-7426
SA Tony McCutcheon
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ATF
(479) 709-0813