MURRIETA – Over the past several weeks, the Riverside County Regional Gang Task Force became aware of an event being held at a local sports bar involving a motorcycle club known to engage in violent crimes. The event was held Wednesday, May 3, 2023. The motorcycle club organizing the event meets the definition of a criminal gang per the California Penal Code. In an effort to curb any criminal activity and to ensure the safety of the citizens of the city of Murrieta, the Murrieta Police Department and members of the Riverside County Regional Gang Task Force mobilized resources to provide high-visibility patrols throughout Murrieta on the evening of May 3. Over the course of the night, officers and deputies initiated several traffic stops that resulted in arrests or citations for numerous
