Cunningham's body was found along the thoroughfare, near the Church of God Faith Temple, at around 2:30 pm by the police who were summoned by residents who reported hearing loud explosions.The police could not give a motive for the murder, but alleged that Cunningham was "no saint". "At the time of her death she was not wanted," one cop told the Observer. "But let's put it this way, at the time she died, she was no saint."Cunningham had previously been charged, but acquitted of the offences of murder, arson, shooting with intent and illegal possession of a firearm. Yesterday, residents speculated that the 27-year-old may have been killed because of her alleged involvement with street gangs.
Gypsy Joker Motorcycle Club compound,Ronald B. Campbell,Andrea G. Reeder,Dylan C. Grose,William C. Casteel.arrested
Four people were arrested on suspected drug charges, including the group's leader.Methamphetamine was found at the Gypsy Joker Motorcycle Club compound at West 19th Avenue and South Gum Street. Benton County Undersheriff Paul Hart said they needed so many officers as a "precautionary" step because the Gypsy Jokers are known to be connected to drugs and other criminal activities."It is an outlaw motorcycle gang with convicted felons who reside there," Hart said. "We gear up to meet that threat."Some stolen property and a couple of weapons also were seized, he said. The Violent Crimes Task Force, made up of federal agents and local police detectives, raided the club house and two homes at 5 a.m.The Benton County Regional SWAT team and the Yakima SWAT team were used to help search all the buildings."Because of the large site ... it makes it difficult to secure and make sure everybody is safe," Hart said. "The Violent Crimes Task Force ... ...
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