RESEDA, CA – Ryan Scott Bradford, 34, is facing federal charges after a raid on his Reseda home revealed a disturbing cache of weapons parts, methamphetamine conspiracy, and blatant white supremacist ideology. The feds moved in on Thursday, uncovering enough to paint a terrifying picture of a man actively preparing for violence.
Bradford is allegedly connected to the San Fernando Valley Peckerwoods, a prison-born gang with a documented history of racially motivated violence, drug dealing, and fraud. Investigators say Bradford wasn’t just a member – he was actively promoting the group’s hateful agenda online, using an Amazon account under the name “Peck Erwood” (complete with a woodpecker avatar, the group’s symbol) to spread propaganda. This wasn’t idle chatter; the feds believe he was manufacturing firearms to back it up.
The search of Bradford’s residence turned up 116 rounds of ammunition, disassembled firearms, including two 3D-printed auto sears and five “switches” designed to turn semi-automatic weapons into fully automatic ones. Two 3D printers, adorned with swastikas, were also seized, alongside a disturbing collection of Nazi propaganda. But the most alarming discovery was an apparent improvised explosive device (IED), prompting a temporary street closure while bomb squads secured the area.
Federal prosecutors allege that between 2021 and January 2023, Bradford wasn’t just building weapons, he was actively using encrypted messaging apps like Telegram to spew racist vitriol and call for violence against Jewish people – even advocating for mass murder and genocide. Simultaneously, he was allegedly involved in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy, fueling addiction and chaos in the community.
“As alleged, this convicted felon affiliated with a violent white supremacist group who espouses horrific acts of violence against Jews appears to be manufacturing firearms and possessing an improvised explosive device,” stated U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada. “The potential danger to the community cannot be overstated.” The FBI, DEA, and LAPD all contributed to the investigation, highlighting the growing concern over the intersection of extremism, drug trafficking, and illegal firearms.
Bradford is expected to appear in federal court in downtown Los Angeles today. The feds are building a case that goes beyond simple possession; they’re alleging a deliberate, dangerous plan to incite violence and profit from the misery of others. This case serves as a stark reminder that hate groups aren’t just online phantoms – they are real threats with the potential to inflict devastating harm, and the feds are determined to dismantle them, one raid at a time.
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