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Posted: 2/14/2014 10:42:45 AM EDT
We had a double homicide and a third person critically wounded in a home invasion nearly two weeks ago. The Ashtabula PD and U.S. Marshals Service quickly caught a few suspects but one remained at large until this past Tuesday. In the article the reporters mentioned a gang that has a pretty violent reputation, "Heartless Felons". It seems they were born in the Youth Detention facilities and transitioned through the state prison system and are now being re-introduced to society. It seems to be a Cleveland based gang but a few things I have read have them in Canton, Akron and Y-town.
http://www.starbeacon.com/local/x1708327435/Bail-set-at-1-million-for-final-suspect-in-Ashtabula-fatal-shooting I am wondering if anyone else has heard of this gang and any of their exploits. We venture into the Ashtabula area a few times each month for banking, shopping, dinner and an occasional movie. The brutality of this new gang is a bit concerning. |
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Never heard of them, but that's just another reason to add to the list of reasons to always carry
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We have quite a few in Cleveland. A lot of kids involved in GTMVs, aggravated robberies, shootings, and other violent felonies are claiming to be involved. The members are fairly young black males (mid-teens to mid-twenties), although a couple of Hispanic kids have claimed membership. They post a lot on social media, and will occasionally post that they are planning to kill a cop. They are still somewhat disorganized, and haphazard, but have grown relatively quickly. There a lot of block gangs, or zip-code gangs, but they quickly made it past that stage. Most of them are just petty criminals, but as I mentioned, some really have been going balls out.
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Honestly had I never heard of them before reading this. My question is if they are centrally organized like most of what we would describe as gangs, or if this is just a concept that these kids claim sort of like a flash-mob? Either way it is infuriating.
The urban thug mentality is a cancer in our society and it is metastasizing rapidly...
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Honestly had I never heard of them before reading this. My question is if they are centrally organized like most of what we would describe as gangs, or if this is just a concept that these kids claim sort of like a flash-mob? Either way it is infuriating. The urban thug mentality is a cancer in our society and it is metastasizing rapidly... View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
Honestly had I never heard of them before reading this. My question is if they are centrally organized like most of what we would describe as gangs, or if this is just a concept that these kids claim sort of like a flash-mob? Either way it is infuriating. The urban thug mentality is a cancer in our society and it is metastasizing rapidly... From what I've read they seem to be quickly congealing once on the outside. I looks like one of the founders was caught back in Oct. for murder so maybe that will slow things up a bit. U.S. Marshall's are looking for any info on known members. http://www.newsnet5.com/news/local-news/cleveland-metro/heartless-felons-a-gang-that-existed-only-in-prison-now-starting-to-operate-throughout-ne-ohio newsnet5:
If you know or suspect a Heartless Felon member, the U.S. Marshals ask you to call their tip line at 866-4-WANTED. Callers may remain anonymous. |
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Quoted: From what I've read they seem to be quickly congealing once on the outside. I looks like one of the founders was caught back in Oct. for murder so maybe that will slow things up a bit. U.S. Marshall's are looking for any info on known members. http://www.newsnet5.com/news/local-news/cleveland-metro/heartless-felons-a-gang-that-existed-only-in-prison-now-starting-to-operate-throughout-ne-ohio View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Honestly had I never heard of them before reading this. My question is if they are centrally organized like most of what we would describe as gangs, or if this is just a concept that these kids claim sort of like a flash-mob? Either way it is infuriating. The urban thug mentality is a cancer in our society and it is metastasizing rapidly... From what I've read they seem to be quickly congealing once on the outside. I looks like one of the founders was caught back in Oct. for murder so maybe that will slow things up a bit. U.S. Marshall's are looking for any info on known members. http://www.newsnet5.com/news/local-news/cleveland-metro/heartless-felons-a-gang-that-existed-only-in-prison-now-starting-to-operate-throughout-ne-ohio newsnet5: If you know or suspect a Heartless Felon member, the U.S. Marshals ask you to call their tip line at 866-4-WANTED. Callers may remain anonymous. Well at least the Marshall Service is aware of them and taking them seriously...
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That gave me a splitting headache trying to decipher any of that. A blind man could understand hieroglyphics better. Jesus. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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This is interesting: https://twitter.com/HeartlessFelons That gave me a splitting headache trying to decipher any of that. A blind man could understand hieroglyphics better. Jesus. I read through a few of the posts on some of the Twitter accounts and felt like I was living Genesis 11:7 when God confused the languages at the Tower of Babel. |
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from what I've heard it's a gang that started in Ohio Juvi Detention Centers
edit - that was stated in the op's message |
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One more reason to buy another gun. Keep one by each door strategically hidden.
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We just arrested 2 of their members in a drug bust. They are encouraging their members to target law enforcement. They are a pretty violent gang in the prison system but are now starting to grow outside of prison. Cleveland PD just issued a bulletin to all their officers about the gang.
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We just arrested 2 of their members in a drug bust. They are encouraging their members to target law enforcement. They are a pretty violent gang in the prison system but are now starting to grow outside of prison. Cleveland PD just issued a bulletin to all their officers about the gang. View Quote My cousin got a BOLO on Friday about them. He's on a smaller village force. |
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Just watched jailed a week or so ago. The episode was filmed in Cleveland at the jail downtown. All they talked about was that gang and how violent they are. I had no idea they even existed. Anyone know if they have a presence in Akron?
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Just watched jailed a week or so ago. The episode was filmed in Cleveland at the jail downtown. All they talked about was that gang and how violent they are. I had no idea they even existed. Anyone know if they have a presence in Akron? View Quote I. saw a Akron Canton reference somewhere. |
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Thank God I live out in the hills.....except for the methheads
Seriously, this is why a.) I hate going to the city and b.) I always carry when I do. |
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Thanks for the heads up, think once a few of these pricks get ventilated they will learn ?
I sadly doubt it |
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Did you hear any updates regarding the recent "home invasion robbery" in the harbor area? apparently the mis understood yout held up a homeowner, stole some cash and designer luggage? That's close to home......
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http://www.starbeacon.com/local/x1984785445/Ashtabula-resident-robbed-at-gunpoint-in-home-invasion View Quote I missed that one. I have banking to do at a branch in the Harbor tomorrow, I will be tucking a couple extra mags in my pocket. It's funny, the old bank manager has his CHL as does the branch in Geneva. They like the fact that people who have a CHL carry in their bank. |
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Yes they do
Ah, I know where at on lake ave. If you listen carefully, you may hear me working on my car |
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No, think Lake Ave. But I also bank at Andover, they have a branch closer to me in Jefferson. A couple of Andover tellers have their CHL too. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Andover Bank by chance? LOL No, think Lake Ave. But I also bank at Andover, they have a branch closer to me in Jefferson. A couple of Andover tellers have their CHL too. |
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They have been in Jefferson for over 3 years. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Andover Bank by chance? LOL No, think Lake Ave. But I also bank at Andover, they have a branch closer to me in Jefferson. A couple of Andover tellers have their CHL too. You have my attention, care to expand on that? |
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My dad just got his chl partly because of all crazy stuff around ashtabula. My parents live in austinburg.
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My SO lives out that way. Maybe this will convince her she needs her CHL. I don't "need" an excuse to buy another firearm, but maybe she will remember the safe combination or take the pepper spray out of the blister pack.
Use these bits of info to remind yourself and as proof to others that we are better off informed and armed |
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Andover Bank by chance? LOL No, think Lake Ave. But I also bank at Andover, they have a branch closer to me in Jefferson. A couple of Andover tellers have their CHL too. You have my attention, care to expand on that? Mine too. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Andover Bank by chance? LOL No, think Lake Ave. But I also bank at Andover, they have a branch closer to me in Jefferson. A couple of Andover tellers have their CHL too. You have my attention, care to expand on that? Mine too. I think that Guns54 meant the bank has been in Jefferson for three years not the gang.
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I think that Guns54 meant the bank has been in Jefferson for three years not the gang. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Mine too. I think that Guns54 meant the bank has been in Jefferson for three years not the gang. Andover Bank is an Ashtabula County institution, it's been in Jefferson, Oh, I don't know, 30yrs? Heck, they have two branches here. I think they occupied one former bank, their newest location, just to keep competition out. Come to think of it, the new branch has been open about 3 yrs, so maybe you're right. |
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I have dealt with them a lot in the prison system. They started out in DYS and moved to big boy prison. Seems like now they are on the street. Mostly from up north, but claim no race or area restrictions. Most are young black males between 12-24, though we have seen some as old as 27-30. They are mostly cowards individually, loud mouths who live to cause trouble. They fight in packs, using distractions and ambushes. I've never seen less then 4 attack someone, it is part of their "gang code". I do know that the older convicts and the "real" gangs mostly hate them, but will use them as necessary. Make sure you are properly equipped and trained to handle 4-10 of them. I started carrying a G19 and two extra mags because I had some pretty good threats proposed to me in Seg from one of their LTs a few years ago.
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Andover Bank is an Ashtabula County institution, it's been in Jefferson, Oh, I don't know, 30yrs? Heck, they have two branches here. I think they occupied one former bank, their newest location, just to keep competition out. Come to think of it, the new branch has been open about 3 yrs, so maybe you're right. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Mine too. I think that Guns54 meant the bank has been in Jefferson for three years not the gang. Andover Bank is an Ashtabula County institution, it's been in Jefferson, Oh, I don't know, 30yrs? Heck, they have two branches here. I think they occupied one former bank, their newest location, just to keep competition out. Come to think of it, the new branch has been open about 3 yrs, so maybe you're right. |
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I keep hearing about them on the radio lately. Hopefully these little savages start seeing some real consequences for their actions...
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Maybe we should start a gang called the "Doubletaps" ? seriously, fuck those animals.
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Anyone else? I guess, according Triv on am 1100 there is a tie to this gang and the murder of Brennan.
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