Nearly two weeks ago (I swear guys, I'm totally not late on this article), September 25th, I was going about my business when I saw someone calling for someone from Useless News. As a good employee, I Immediately clocked on and told them to give me a ring. Not much later, I received a call regarding a situation unfolding with the Lost over at their compound. I, of course, made my way over there in a timely and safe manner, only to find what I can only describe as Nearly The Entire Police Force outside of the Lost MC compound.
When I got there, this was one of the first sights I saw. While chatting up with some fellow concerned citizens, they sent over some pictures they took while I was still making my way over; at this point we were all still trying to piece together what was happening. All sorts of speculation ranging from a totally rad swat-themed sleepover to an actual SWAT raid were thrown around, though admittedly the latter seemed more realistic given the gunshots.
PD Helicopters were coming in and out, counting two helicopters coming in, without even including the medical chopper. Gunshots were ringing out. It was a wild situation, but thanks to my Bright Blue Useless News Vest, I was not shot. I soon repositioned and took more pictures, hoping to sneak a statement out of a cop when the situation was over.
PD Had effectively surrounded the compound, taking some rather creative angles to assault the stronghold, as pictured. As the situation started dying down, the SAFR helicopter came in to pick up any suspects who were downed, and injured cops were transported; remaining cops had the tall order of collecting evidence. It was during this time that I, along with some other reporters from shout news and useless news, perched up on the ridge in front of the Lost MC compound gate.
Soon after, what seemed to be a member of the lost was seen skulking around the area, when something truly magical happened; to our shock, this absolute legend went in and held up the cop who was searching a vehicle, who was downplaying his presence, and held him hostage for a simple demand: Crack Cocaine.
You can probably imagine, but this went rather sideways. After several minutes of back-and-forth, the cops seemingly granted his demands, after promptly surrounding him (as pictured), although while the legend was backing away, while pointing his gun at the officer, the Police Officers promptly fired at him. A valiant attempt which was shut (shot?) down.
After the situation died down, we tried our best to get a comment from several officers, which failed, except from one, who will remain anonymous, who commented, quote:
"In regards to the whole situation, no [I do not have a comment], as I literally just woke up, however for the current situation, Typical Bikers" - Anonymous Law Enforcement Officer
We stuck around for several more minutes, hoping for pretty much anything to happen. However, not much did happen as cops were pretty much just collecting evidence and we did not want to bother them too much. At a certain point, we were told we were "standing in blood" by a police officer (despite there being zero blood!), and we were asked to step aside. One of the concerned civilians who was standing with us decided to kick some dirt around in response to this.
For reasons to this day unknown, he was then arrested by police officers. Police officers only said that they would "talk with him at the station". While being dragged around, the man exclaimed:
"I was only kicking dirt around!" - Arrested Concerned Citizen
Finally, we stuck around for a few more minutes, and we got a picture of Commissioner Barry Hill striking an absolutely beautiful pose while collecting evidence. Now THAT is a Commissioner.
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