LANCASTER – A known motorcycle gang member was arrested Tuesday, and illegal drugs, stolen property and two firearms were seized, after deputies served a search warrant at a Lancaster residence, authorities said.
Michael James Pappacoda was captured near his home after a short pursuit; the 46-year-old was arrested for burglary, possession of illegal narcotics with a firearm and a previous petty theft warrant, according to Lancaster Community Relations deputy Miguel Ruiz.
The incident started around 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, when Lancaster deputies with the Burglary Suppression Team went to serve a search warrant at Pappacoda’s residence in the 44600 block of Andale Avenue, Ruiz stated.
“As deputies were trying to stop the suspect near his home, he fled on a motorcycle,” Ruiz stated. “Deputies pursued the suspect and located him a few blocks away. Suspect Pappacoda was apprehended without further incident.”
A search of Pappacoda’s residence turned up stolen property, methamphetamine, a semi-auto pistol and a rifle, according to Ruiz.
Pappacoda was arrested around 1:46 p.m. Tuesday and booked at the Lancaster Station jail in lieu of $50,000 bail, according to LASD inmate records.
Detectives with the Burglary Suppression Team will contact victims of prior burglaries in an effort to return their stolen property, Ruiz said.
The investigation is ongoing.
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ch3no2 says
It amuses me to no end the BS both “knoweledgeable” sides throw around, here is a plain and simple fact for all you keyboard and armchair warriors,
All 1% clubs boozefighters included operate outside the law, and participate in threatening and intimidating those that will allow themselves to be, essentally it is still physically grown men with adolecent mentality and the way they deal with things.
True they do all the superficial toy runs & charity benifits, in a feeble attempt to sway public opinion that they are “good guys”
Fact I have done work for many of the big three clubs & more, and the end result is they ALWAYS try to get you in their pocket & into their BS, and for the lames that would say “if they were in my face etc.”
Fact they have been in my face, the difference is I dont threaten, abd when it comes down to making a stand and putting a bullet in someone for what you believe, or taking one, 98% of the time nost people including club members arent willing to do that.
The simple fact is they attempt to prey on the weak and those that arent individuals.
To each their own, live & let live, just dont throw your [removed] on my lawn,
But stop glorifying thugs and outlaws for what they really are.
Look at some of the recent 1% presidents and sargent at arms real perceived bad asses….guess what they’re dead, no one is invincible, and they died how they lived.
If you live right and by the rules you treat people how you want to be treated you have a good life, live any other way you get what you get and eventually it catches up to you one way or another
Been there Done that
Bob says
I know one thing-I’d rather be in an MC club than EVER be a pig hiding behind my government issued badge.
callitasitis says
Who needs an MC club to ride? What do you get, group discounts? Try AAA card. Ride free of the pack mind set and their issues /problems. Be your own MAN or WOMAN (independent) not another groupie follower lead by the nose. The only pig hiding around here is the” HOG” you’re hiding behind & riding with your herd of piglets.
Eric says
I can only assume, by the amount of ill-will you’ve bore in this thread, that a biker stole your lunch money once. Or girlfriend, something.
Let it go.
callitasitis says
@Eric
I have been riding since 1975. In 1998 while riding across the southwest I got buzzed by a MC group flying color (1%er) and it was not the last time. I guess I was in the way or they did not like my Honda. They must of thought that was cute but it could have cost my life or injury. It is one of the reasons I dislike MC CLUBS who dress & act like 1%er or wan bee 1%ers. It is the PACK mind set which has leaded to problems on the shared road ways whether you are a 1%er or not. Now you can let it go.
bird says
Have you tried anger management?
William says
@bird
“Judge not lest……”
You are saying that to others too?
Me thinks you are projecting your anger and bitterness on others here and it’s becoming more and more obvious every time you do it.
callitasitis says
@Bird,
No, but” if” you need it go for it. I support your needs. Judging is beyond my pay grade but I do have a discerning eye and mind. Of course I view things through my life experience and I have seen a lot both in the USA and Oversea. My life has not been in a bubble.
Greg says
MC’s are not all gang related.
Many are made up of lawyers, doctors, tech professionals, tradesmen, etc.
They go on collective rides for fun, for safety, and for company of course.
Some ride Harley cruisers, some Honda Goldwings, others various street bike brands from around the world.
You are either trolling, or you are a very uneducated person that is highly opinionated.
callitasitis says
@ Greg
Of course I am very uneducated and simply minded, yep keep telling yourself that if it works for you. Your analysis is right on doctor, thank you groupie in charge.
KueenBee says
TRUE SO TRUE!!! Some of these cops would never think of stepping up to a so called MC gang member unless he/her had their badge and gun in hand. LOL!!!!
Danny says
Your right why would they you/ their are nothing but scum really just scum. Bringing toys too kids ony covers guilt, still scum no differant than a GANG. They all need to be put under so the world is a better place.
callitasitis says
@Greg
Actually I cannot stand the show, “Sons of Anarchy”. Glorified 1%ers show but that is my opinion they always have great race relations but have a problem with the cops.
Greg says
You use 1%ers a lot. What exactly does that term mean to you?
Most 1%ers you will never meet or even accidentally see in person if you are referring to money.
If you mean status level due to deeds, again you most likely never see in person a 1%er. They are too busy working.
So please, how do you interpret 1%ers?
callitasitis says
@ Greg
Of course I am very uneducated and simply minded, yep keep telling yourself that if it works for you. Your analysis is right on doctor, thank you groupie in charge.
ERIK says
Greg- we are not talking Wall Street here. In the 1960’s the American Motorcycle Association made the comment that 99% of motorcycle riders were law-abiding and God fearing citizens. The other 1%? Hard riding, hard partying non-mainstream type people. Outlaw bikers took this as a badge of honor and declared themselves the 1% with pride. When Callitastis spoke of the 1%, business suits and banks were not the intended subject….sorry, but that is why you were laughed at.
I ride. says
you non biker people ..seen like REAL ASSES.
I BET YOU WOULDN’T BAD MOUTH .TO THEIR
FACE….I ALSO THINK YOU TRY KISSING ASS. IF YOU RUN INTO ONE.
AND NOTHING WRONG WITH
S.O.A. SHOW…
I’m friends with the CAST.
KueenBee says
This is for the reporter who wrote this story, i guess you must not value your job much as to not of gotten your facts straight. He is not nor has he ever been a MC GANG MEMBER, Lancaster Sheriff’s gang task force are a bunch of morons who most of the time pin [removed] on innocent people just to make themselves look good like they are doing a good job but in all reality they are walking around with their thumb up their butt wishing and hoping someone throws them a good bone.
Danny says
How do you know, regardless he is still a dirt bag and needs to be put in a hole forever. The accusations that the cops are “pinning” people are a joke. Produce the proof or shut up.
KueenBee says
Well DANNY THE DIRT BAG! if anyone needs to be put in a hole for ever I would say it’s you because you are speaking on something and someone you know nothing about. Now how do I know, well I happen to know him personally and I know for a fact that what they are sayingis a bunch of BS that the newspapers right to get people like you interested and making people like him a celebrity because believe me he is very popular was popular and it’s even more popular now.so as to your comment about telling me to shut up I suggest you shut up and if you do have anything more to say I suggest you say it to Mike himself, but I doubt you will do that. Its people like you that overload their mouth and unfortunately could never back it up,
callitasitis says
Yes, 1%ers are great bunch of good old boys doing good deeds( yep right) , helping little old ladies (old lady) across the street and going to church (doing the CLUBS business) , look out the ATF is out there looking for another good old snitch(CI). The Feds spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to bag up 12 to 15 members on federal charges and send them to federal prison or federal probation. Not to mention taking their HD bikes and patches as souvenirs.
Jason says
Im not going to condone their criminal actions but they do do a lot for children in need. There was just an example of that floating around in the last week, A group of Hells Angels stood in line for 5 days to buy the entire stock of bikes to donate to a homeless shelter. Both them and the Vagos do several toy runs a year for kids.
Danny says
Still dirt bags
KueenBee says
I wish you would say that to his face.
bird says
This article is about an mc gang member, then you decide to bring out the rose by any other name statement, which means you are making a generalization of all motorcycle clubs. Not all motorcycle clubs are gangs callitasitis! Why do you keep talking about 1%ers? not all motorcycle clubs are 1%ers, so when you say a rose by any other name, you are just making a blanket statement about all clubs, instead of just commenting about this article, which has to do with an mc gang member. Stick to commenting on this article and stop vilifying all motorcycle clubs, with your rose and 1%er jargon.
Skytrooper says
What trash time to go to the dump..what MC? Vagos Mongols Boozefighters? All scum
Kim says
Boozefighters aren’t quite the same as the Vagos or Mongols lol Big difference
Bill says
Beg to differ go look at the pages and friends list, I see the BFMC riding around with Hells Angels and Vago’s, common. Let alone they do not support Law Enforcement groups. All the same
callitasitis says
A Rose by any other name is still a rose, 1% ers. Or you can subtract the rose for something else
Jason says
I dont believe the Boozefighters are a 1% club
bird says
callitasitis—What an ignorant remark! I know of many wonderful people that are in motorcycle clubs, for instance there is a club here in the Antelope Valley that does wonderful charity runs for surrounding communities. Hard working citizens with good hearts. So your rose by any other name, with this 1% thrown in for good measure, must be so you can get others to believe what you’re saying, which is so far from the truth.
bird says
Kim—You’re right, the Boozefighters are a completely different club than the Vagos, Mongols. There are many clubs that wear a patch, love to ride, and commit to doing positive things in their community. So callitasitis, your rose by any other name doesn’t apply here.
callitasitis says
@ Kim/Bird
If it walks like a duck, it quack like a duck, it must be a duck. If the Booze fighters are not 1%er they should dress like them. Some M/C starts out one thing then change into something else. History has been known to repeat itself. A pack is still a pack beware. They have website interesting reading.
@ Jason
PR work. Mobsters have done the same in some inner city. It is a show while selling their product.
Greg says
Too many episodes of ‘Sons of Anarchy’?
bxxbbxxb says
i think its really funny how much [removed] these squares try to push the line in the comments blog on here. u know they are all receiving unemployment and have nothing better to do then sit at their little computer screen and try to clown. get a life. i bet if homeboy was up in your face u wouldnt have [removed] to say. [removed] corn dogs i dont even know that dude. but its always the same [removed]lames on here trying to sell the same [removed]. goodnite.
bird says
bxxbbxxb—It’s hip to be square!
AVSUX says
Looks like another trumped up bust of little consequence to pad the piggies arrest stats. Possession of minuscule amounts of any drug shouldn’t even be an arrest-able offense and I take more supplies than are in this picture when I go camping. Next.
Max says
Maybe the arrestee was watching too much Sons of Anarchy?
I learned something; some researchers determined that a minimum IQ of 150 is the requirement for a successful crime career. I stopped even thinking about it when I heard that. LOL That guy isn’t the brightest bulb for sure, facebook page with gang signs and booze and stuff, forgetaboutit…..
Jay says
Lmao number 1…u couldn’t get ur hands on better stuff besides some old cameras, crappy navigations, and a d@mn Musket????! 2nd what kinda hard “gangster” gets a petty theft charge??? Ur gangs probably laughing it up as we speak. I bet you didn’t tell them your real last name either. 3rd I saw you facebook you little midget. Please burn all of those clothes and scrounge up whatever money you made from your hardcore gangster petty thefts and buy yourself some decent attire and get a job bum. And please move your almost 50 @$$ out of you mom’s pad “Gangster” I can tell from you pics you have the smallest room in the house.
key pit treal says
Wow, I guess we know how he got busted. I AM HAYTOR!!!!!!
mar says
Don’t talk [removed] about my father u [removed] u don’t know anything all these cops r [removed] IP so don’t speak . cops don’t know [removed] dirty cops
Johny Chingas says
@mar… Who is your Dad? The Scum Bag that got arrested….
I am waiting to see the booking photo to have a better idea of the HONOR CITIZEN arrested…..LOL!!!