Authorities seek Hells Angels member with ties to Lake and neighboring counties
- Lake County News reports
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NORTH COAST, Calif. – Federal, state and local law enforcement are working to apprehend a Hells Angels member for racketeering, assault and other charges, with a community organization offering a reward to assist with getting an arrest in the case.
The FBI San Francisco Division, Santa Rosa Police Department, California Highway Patrol and the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office are requesting the public’s assistance in locating Russell Allen Lyles Jr., aka “J.R.”, 36, of Windsor.
The Sonoma County Alliance is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to Lyles’ arrest and conviction as part of its “Take Back Our Community” program.
Lyles was indicted by a federal grand jury on Oct. 10 on charges of racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations – or RICO – conspiracy, maiming in aid of racketeering, and assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering. These charges were unsealed on Nov. 20.
Lyles is a known member of the Sonoma County Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, authorities said.
Lyles lives and owns a business in Windsor, and also has a home in Healdsburg. Law enforcement believes that Lyles may be traveling with his pregnant fiancee, who is not a fugitive from the law.
Lyles has ties to and may be traveling in Lake County, Mendocino County and Sonoma County. He also has ties to the Lake Sonoma area.
The public should not try to approach Lyles, and should instead contact law enforcement immediately.
If you have any information on his location, please contact the FBI San Francisco Division at 415-553-7400 or http://tips.fbi.gov or contact the Santa Rosa Police Department at 707-528-5222. Tips can remain anonymous.