Missing fugitives have ties to notorious Colorado gang, 211 crew

The Department of Corrections says three fugitives skipped out on parole. They’re looking for Dennis Simonton, Wesley Jones and Qilliam Wasilkowski.

Simonton and Jones both have ties to the 211 crew, a Colorado white supremacist prison gang.

“We take security threat groups very seriously and the 211 crew is a security threat group,” said Laurie Kilpatrick, Department of Corrections public information officer.

The gang is known for high profile killings like the death of department of corrections head, Tom Clements.

“Everyone is familiar with the 211 crew and the assassination of director Clements here at the Colorado Department of Corrections. It’s in our minds and hearts every day,” said Kilpatrick.

Clements was killed in his home in Monument by Evan Ebel in 2013. There were theories 211 ordered the hit because Clements separated gang members in prison.

“We know that Evan Ebel was connected to this white supremacist group. We’re trying to get all the information we possibly can on why he did what he did,” said Gov. John Hickenlooper in a 2013 press conference.

Ebel was later killed during a high-speed chase in Texas, two days after the attack.

211’s founder, Benjamin Davis started the gang in 1995. As the gang grows, so does the concern for safety.

“We don’t know if they’re armed but we are advising they could be armed and dangerous. We’re asking that if anyone sees someone matching the description of these men, that they immediately contact police,” said Kilpatrick.

If you have additional information on theirwhereabouts, contact local law enforcement or the Colorado Department of Corrections Fugitive Apprehension Unit at 1-866-873-6305.