Russell Ostrom is a Detective who went undercover in the Death Knights, a criminal biker gang to bust their illegal activities.
History[]
For six months, Russell infiltrated the Death Knights to uncover their activities. His partner would run surveillance by staking out in a nearby building. Russell worked his way up to become a trusted member, so to not alert suspicion.
Russell noticed SVU Detective Elliot Stabler watching the house and he caught his attention by pouring beer all over his car and the latter apprehends Russell. While held down, Russell took the time to let him know he was undercover and how he infiltrated the gang. After being able to confirm his story, Russell explains that his partner is working surveillance in a nearby building and that Stabler should check things out there. Stabler is able to maintain Russell's cover by warning him, as the bikers look on. Stabler later met Russell's partner, Detective Lewis, who gave him some info.
After Death Knights learn that Brady Harrison, who was raped in prison by Clyde Vandyne was the culprit, they proceeded to raid his place with Russell present, but they didn't find him. When SVU breached the Death Knights' hideout, Stabler noticed Russell who ran off after being questioned if he was present at Harrison's house. After getting away, Russell was able to make it like a fight broke out to maintain his cover. He tells Stabler that the club did go to Harrison's home, but he was already gone. Without Harrison, Benson will be the one tried for Clyde's murder. Fortunately, Stabler deduced Harrison was Benson's apartment and arrest him. (SVU: "Perverted")