[Pic from Dec. 13 by Event Photos NYC]
Police have arrested a 52-year-old Bronx man for a shooting that occurred early on Dec. 11 outside the Hells Angels clubhouse, the Daily News reports.
The Post names the suspect in custody as Anthony Iovenitti. Police sources have alleged that he shot Valley Stream resident David Martinez, 25, in the stomach during a late night/early morning fight outside the clubhouse between First Avenue and Second Avenue.
Police said that the fight began after Martinez exited his friend's Mercedez-Benz to move an orange parking cone so that the car could pass a livery driver stopped on the street. This prompted a confrontation that ended with the shooting.
According to a previous report in the News, police were looking for a suspect who wore a hat with the word "dad" on it. Both the Daily News and the Post reported that the members of the Hells Angels had not been cooperating with the NYPD's investigation.
In a fairly large operation last Tuesday, police, armed with an Environmental Control Board Summons, shut down the street and removed two Hells Angels-branded planters, a bench and a ramp from outside the HQ.
Updated 12/21
[Pool photography via the Daily Mail]
Iovenitti (pictured above) was arraigned on assault charges, according to published reports.
Per DNAinfo:
Iovenitti, who has seven prior arrests, was arrested on charges of attempted murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon, police said. He was ultimately arraigned on the assault and criminal possession charges, according to a criminal complaint.
Iovenitti was also reportedly arrested in October for another fight over a parking spot.
According to the Daily Mail, "Martinez's colon was severed by the bullet, which became lodged in his spine."
And:
He has been recovering in the hospital but was reportedly too scared to speak to police amid fear of reprisals from Hells Angels.
Defense lawyer Ron Kuby said today during the arraignment that "Martinez as the aggressor."
From the Daily News:
“This was not the cone wars,” Kuby told Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Lyle Frank. “(Martinez) grabs a chain from the Mercedes. He starts swinging the chain.”
Kuby also criticized the cops for ripping open Christmas presents in Iovenitti’s upstate home in a search that “caused mayhem in the apartment.”
And from the Post:
Iovenitti is a “prospect” with the notorious motorcycle club, a step away from becoming a full-fledged member.
He was released on $25,000 bail and is due back in court Friday.
"..removed two Hells Angels-branded planters."
ReplyDeletePlanters? Mellowing with age, god bless 'em.
" ...two Hells Angels-branded planters."
ReplyDeleteI think I see a marketing opportunity here.
The victim was just moving the cone so the car he was in could drive around a livery truck parked in the street. How ridiculous and unnecessary it was for the Hells Angels to react so violently.
ReplyDeleteA 52 year old wannabe. Pathetic.
ReplyDeleteBut he has done a service, tearing apart their stupid Roger Corman movie tie in.
Well 2:20 am , i think reacting violently is in the job description.
ReplyDeleteShut them down.
ReplyDelete> I think I see a marketing opportunity here.
ReplyDelete:-) :-) the HA have been a brand name for a long time. visit one of their websites to buy branded merchandise.
Grieve, you only mentioned the brand of the automobile once in this article.
ReplyDeletePlease try for a minimum of three mentions any time you reference this case.
As we all know, the brand of car is the most critical element here.
Thanks.
"the members of the Hells Angels had not been cooperating with the NYPD's investigation."
ReplyDeleteSo why aren't there more arrests then? Isn't such non-cooperation considered obstruction?
- East Villager
Thanks for the update Grieve! HA are not nice neighbors. Hope the police arrest some more.
ReplyDeleteAnthony is one of the nicest guys i know, has a heart full of love, and willing to help anyone who may need it, iam blessed to have this man in my life, MERRY XMAS BOYS ON 3RD ST.
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