Confrontation in Lake in the Hills

A cellphone video shows bikers surrounding a driver's SUV in broad daylight near an intersection in Lake in the Hills, Illinois.

“It was like a scene out of the gritty TV series 'Sons of Anarchy.'”

Julio Salas charged with crimes

Salas, 36, of Sleepy Hollow, was charged with aggravated battery, unlawful restraint, and mob action after the beating.

Salas described as enforcer

Salas's jacket identified him as a Calaveras 'enforcer' who displayed a large knife during the altercation.

Bikers left scene but arrested

At least some bikers were members of the Calaveras Motorcycle Club; one was arrested after leaving the scene.

Victim describes experience

A 61-year-old Fox Lake man who was driving a Hyundai SUV described the beating as a 'nightmare.'

Salas pleads guilty to battery

Salas pleaded guilty to aggravated battery, and the rest of the charges were dropped before sentencing.

Sentencing details

The judge sentenced Salas to 180 days in jail with time served, probation, a fine, and an anger management evaluation.

Salas apologizes

At sentencing, Salas wept and apologized to the victim, saying he takes full responsibility and wishes he could take his actions back.

“I take full responsibility. I wish I could take my actions back.”

Calaveras club background

The Calaveras Motorcycle Club is a real biker group with roots in Texas and a presence in Illinois.

Club classified as gang

The Texas Department of Public Safety classifies the Calaveras as a criminal gang, though members deny being lawbreakers.

Biker club emblem

The Calaveras uses a skeleton wearing a helmet with an Iron Cross emblem, a symbol adopted by outlaw bikers for rebellion.

Unclear affiliation

It’s unclear if the Illinois chapter is affiliated with the larger Texas-based Calaveras organization.

What happened next

Salas was released from custody after serving 180 days with probation, a fine, and an anger management evaluation.