Entire Hells Angels chapter arrested in California in kidnapping and assault probe, police say
SUMMARY
Authorities arrested the entire Bakersfield, California, chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club and two members of the affiliated Sons of Hell club as part of a probe into kidnapping, robbery, and assault. The arrests involved seven suspects, including John Vaughn, Ricardo Alvarez, Armando Villasenor, Joseph Soto Sr., Joseph Soto Jr., Joshua Zavala, and John Seeger. Law enforcement seized 25 firearms, ammunition, and gang regalia. Allegations against the suspects include kidnapping, robbery, assault with a firearm, and participation in a criminal gang. The investigation, conducted by the ATF, Kern County Sheriff's Office, and California Highway Patrol, is ongoing.
