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BENTON, La. -

A suspected burglary ring that broke into Haughton and Benton area residences in past weeks has been broken up by Bossier Parish sheriff investigators.
Deputies have arrested four adults and two juveniles who investigators say took their inspiration from the television show, "Sons of Anarchy.'' The group -- “Killer Kustoms -- required members to take part in burglaries as part of an initiation, according to Bossier investigators.
Detectives found in one of the suspect’s homes stolen goods from six known burglaries reported since June 21. Detectives also found four marijuana plants growing on the property.
Arrested and taken to the Bossier Maximum Security Facility were:
• Julian Holland, Jr, 29, of the 100 block of Anderson Road in Haughton – charged with six counts of conspiracy to commit simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling, illegal possession of stolen things over $10,000, money laundering and contempt of court (warrant).
• Jonathan A. Murphy, 20, of the 500 block of Cahoon Street in Bastrop – charged with six counts of conspiracy to commit simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling, five counts of simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling, illegal possession of stolen things over $10,000 and money laundering.
• Michael J. Schultz, 22, of the 300 block of Whispering Pines in Haughton – charged with six counts conspiracy to commit simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling, six counts of simple burglary of an Inhabited dwelling and money laundering.
• Christopher D. Keating, 22, of the 300 block of Parker Road in Haughton – charged with six counts of conspiracy to commit simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling, six counts of simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling, illegal possession of stolen things over $10,000 and money laundering.
The group is accused of taking televisions, laptops, computer monitors, guns, jewelry and various other electronics were sold. In searching Holland's home, investigators found a hidden compartment where stolen goods were wrapped up in packages ready to be sold on the streets. 
Detectives are trying to retrieve other items from pawn shops or those who bought the stolen goods.
“Some of those items that were sold have been returned to us already, such as guns and televisions,” said Sheriff Julian Whittington. “We are also asking anyone who purchased items from any of these suspects to return them to the Bossier Sheriff’s Office. We already know who the suspects sold the stolen goods to, so it’s important they return the items soon to avoid facing criminal charges.”
Some recovered items have yet to be matched to their owners. Those arrested confessed to committing other burglaries, particularly in Princeton, Bossier City and Benton.
“If you were a victim of a burglary in these areas or anywhere in Bossier Parish and have not reported it to the Bossier Sheriff’s Office, please contact our detectives immediately,” said Whittington.
Anyone who has been a victim of a burglary or any other crime or those who purchased stolen items is asked to contact the Bossier Sheriff’s Office at 318-965-2203 and ask to speak with a detective.