
A motorcycle gang’s upcoming funeral is causing concern with local law enforcement.
Hells Angels motorcycle club founder Sonny Barger died June 29 following a cancer diagnosis. He was 83.
San Joaquin County Sheriff Pat Withrow is warning the public that the founder’s funeral has the capacity to see serious violence.
The funeral is being held Saturday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the 99 Speedway on North Wilson Way.
“I am bringing in substantial resources to protect the safety of the general public from the violence and danger that may result from this event,” Withrow said at a press conference Friday.