Friday, May 21, 2010
Sting Nets Klan Arrests
KENTUCKY...
Three people have been arrested after an FBI sting operation at the Imperial Klan of America compound near Dawson Springs. Bureau agents and Kentucky State Police went to the compound Wednesday morning. The subjects of their investigation were Klan Imperial Wizard Ron Edwards and his girlfriend Christine Gillette. Both were arrested. Edwards, had a variety of Klan tattoos.He was charged with possession with the intent to distribute and distribution of a controlled substance, including hydrocodone and methamphetamine. He was also charged with possession of a firearm. Gillette's charges are unknown at this time. He was taken to the Hopkins County Jail.
Three people have been arrested after an FBI sting operation at the Imperial Klan of America compound near Dawson Springs. Bureau agents and Kentucky State Police went to the compound Wednesday morning. The subjects of their investigation were Klan Imperial Wizard Ron Edwards and his girlfriend Christine Gillette. Both were arrested. Edwards, had a variety of Klan tattoos.He was charged with possession with the intent to distribute and distribution of a controlled substance, including hydrocodone and methamphetamine. He was also charged with possession of a firearm. Gillette's charges are unknown at this time. He was taken to the Hopkins County Jail.
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