Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. Baltimore County Police concluded a month-long investigation that led to the arrest of eight members of the Infamous Ryders Motorcycle Club, a bikers gang operating in the Baltimore metropolitan area, for violent crimes and other felony charges, a press release announced on Nov. 12. Their "Mother Club" is never in a fixed location, but it has been generally located in the northeast. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 0:00. [30], In 2005, Pagans allegedly opened fire on and killed the vice-president of the Hells Angels' Philadelphia chapter as he was driving his truck on the Schuylkill Expressway. Its almost like they are playing dress-up on the weekend and acting out what their perception of an outlaw gang is, said David Devereaux, a spokesman for the National Council of Clubs, which represents hundreds of motorcycle groups. This is said to have been done so that the police and other law enforcement agencies will not know which area the Pagans member has come from. Two days later a Rich Urban Bikers (RUBS) motorcycle was set on fire in front of Stripes. Steel Wheels MC Edward Otto Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree for possessing cocaine. It is believed that Pagans MC attended the event to intimidate the Tri-County MC who were allies with the Hells Angels MC. [8], The Pagans MC patch depicts the Norse fire-giant Surtr sitting on the sun, wielding a sword, plus the word Pagan's [sic], in red, white and blue. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. McCann said there is a hierarchy among the women, with titles such as Old Ladies or Property Of referring to wives or longtime girlfriends of prominent Pagan members. "The investigation has determined the shooting occurred during a confrontation between the Hells Angels, Red Devils, Infamous Ryders, and La Familia motorcycle gang organizations," according to a news release from the Fayetteville Police Department. [16] The seizure was of 12 firearms, "significant quantities" of drugs and $28,000 in cash and jewelry. Pagans members shot to death the Hells Angels Vice-President of the Hells Angels Philadelphia chapter as he was driving along the Schuylkill Expressway in his truck. Jeffrey A. Everetts, age 39 of Sayre, PA charged with four counts of the class D felony of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the third degree. Police also seized twelve firearms related to the case, including three ghost guns, which, according to charging papers, are firearms without serial numbers and what is known as a lower receiver. Officials said the Pagans have also started recruiting members from traditional street gangs, like the Bloods, Crips and the Latin Kings. Conewago Twp, If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Pagans MC Boudewijn Rob Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree for possessing two loaded firearms. Peppered by commissioners with accusations of illegal activity, including drug distribution, the members each invoked their Fifth Amendment right to remain silent. Prosecutors say Ramos was the . Half a dozen members of the Infamous Ryders and La Familia motorcycle gangs have been arrested after they were found with illegal weapons during routine traffic stops on Sunday, Jun 12, authorities say. Under the control of Richter, the Pagans Motorcycle Club has been absorbing smaller, local motorcycle clubs to increase membership, officials said. All rights reserved. Straban Twp. Together with Pagans associateJoseph Mehl a.k.a Joseph Montanero and osteopathic medicine doctor William OBrien the group had arranged for recruited patients to receive hundreds of prescriptions for restricted drugs including oxycodone, which were then sold on the streets for significant profit. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Members of the Columbia-based Riverside Chapter of the Infamous Ryders motorcycle club cleaned up trash on several blocks of Locust Street on Monday evening. "The investigation has determined the shooting occurred during a confrontation between the Hells Angels, Red Devils, Infamous Ryders, and La Familia motorcycle gang organizations," according to. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Detective R. Vernon at (910) 729-2525 or Crimestoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477 . When it was over, Pagans Glenn Ritchie and Diego Vega had been shot dead; Pagan Ron Locke and Tri-County member William Johnson had gunshot wounds, and Tri-County member Hank Riger had his throat cut. [1], The Pagans are categorized as an outlaw motorcycle club by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The Pagans Motorcycle Club was founded in 1959 by Lou Dobkin in Prince Georges County which is located in Maryland, USA. He leaves behind his father, Ronald S. Bedics Sr.; companion Barbara English; two daughters, Stephanie Buendia and Cassandra Bedics; sisters Tracy Stratz, Tammy Leadbetter, Terry Bedics and Tia. The public is facing a growing safety threat. Pagans MC Michael John Parnsip Two counts of Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance 4th Degree, three counts of Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance 7th Degree for possessing crystal meth, cocaine, and morphine. The Iron Order says its members have lawfully defended themselves during confrontations provoked by other groups that feel threatened by the clubs rapid growth and its open disregard for time-honored rules of motorcycle culture. 2023 www.fayobserver.com. A Pagans biker called Hellboy beat a Hells Angels member with a baseball bat. Pagans MC Adam Sockriter One count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree for possessing a loaded firearm and two counts of Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance 7th Degree for possessing crystal meth. [10], Though historically not wearing a bottom rocker, a patch denoting the location of where a one-percenter bike club is based, the Pagan Motorcycle club has since started wearing an "East Coast" insignia on their vests[11]. The uptick in Pagan membership in New Jersey, first reported by NJ Advance Media in May 2018, is indicative of a broader national effort by Pagan President Keith Conan Richter to beef up numbers along the entire East Coast, officials said. Bedics was also a member of the Pennsylvania Federation of Injured Workers, whose activities include raising money to help those who get hurt on the job. Two weeks later, a Pagans-owned tattoo parlor located in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was firebombed. This is rather unusual as it is a black motorcycle club in support of a predominately white motorcycle club. Anyone with information can contact Detective R. Vernon at 910-729-2525 or Crimestoppers at 910-483-TIPS (8477). Dirty Ones MC Julio Rosa Criminal Possession of Marijuana 5th Degree. Pagans MC membersJoseph Mitchell and Patrick Treacy are sentenced to 20 years in prison for their involvement in a drug operation. "[24], On June 7, 2021, Patrick Rizzo of Pittsburgh, vice president local chapter, pleaded guilty before United States District Judge Robert J. Colville to illegal firearms possession. Members wear blue denim vests called cuts or cutoffs with club patches, known as colors, on the front and back. Mostly around 50 years and older who share a passion for riding. The ATF says the club "infuriated" the most notorious motorcycle gangs, such as the Hells Angels and Pagans, by wearing a three-piece patch arrangement with a crescent-shaped bottom patch bearing. [39] Charges range from attempted murder and kidnapping to drug dealing and conspiracy. New York State Troopers stopped the first group on Upper Front Street in the town of Chenango after observing vehicle and traffic violations. 2010 Pagans MC New York September, 2010. And later, the motorcycle club escorted the hearse and funeral procession to Bedics' final resting place. 53 illegal guns and drugs including a large amount of heroin were found during the raids. Ramos was the Sergeant at Arms of the Infamous Ryders Outlaw Motorcycle Gang that was responsible for an extensive drug operation in Lancaster County. Most of the charges, police allege, stem from an incident that occurred on Sept. 9, 2021, in which a member of the club was beaten by the aforementioned eight members, and as a result, sustained a severe head injury, a fractured jaw, and multiple severe contusions down the body. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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The following defendants were arrested and charged: Shaun A. Grazuties, 42, of Parkville; Dylan M. Conley, 23, of Beltsville; Lawrence E. Sabin, 51, of Havre de Grace; Mitchell B. (Lancaster, PA) -- A man who was one of the leaders of a motorcycle gang has been sentenced for drug trafficking. A significant amount of the growth of the Pagans Motorcycle Club chapters can be attributed to their merging with smaller clubs. A few years earlier, in 2011, an Iron Order member was stabbed by another gang member in South Carolina. Cumberland Twp, [citation needed], In September 2010, nineteen members of the Pagans were arrested in Rocky Point, New York for allegedly conspiring to murder members of the Hells Angels. SCI Special Agent Robert Collins said investigators have identified a prominent supplier for the Pagans who is trafficking 55 pounds of crystal meth every five or six weeks in South Jersey. Insane Throttle Support Club Become a member Now, Insane Throttle/Motorcycle Madhouse Radio YouTube and Audio Disclaimer, Meet the Insane Throttle Contributing Columnist James Hollywood Macecari, Motorcycle Clubs Riding Clubs and Associations Near Me Index & Listings, Our Policies here at Insane Throttle Publications. Officials said the increase in Pagan membership has led to an uptick in violent incidents every month, with much of that increase seen in North Jersey, including areas that were traditionally Hells Angels territory. [36], On 6 October 2009, the home of national president David "Bart" Barbeito in Myersville, Maryland was raided by police. As our sister website,LehighValleyLive.com, reports, the biker club gathered Saturday in Northampton Borough to say goodbye to longtime member Ronald S. "Rocky" Bedics Jr., who died Monday at St. Luke's University Health Network at the age of 64. A bomb is constructed and Fates Assembly members George Pit Bull Hughes, Robert Paris and Melvin Payne drive to the house of Kirby Gallaghan (the shooter on 26 July) and attach it to a vehicle owned by a roommate. Some of the weapons and Infamous Ryders Motorcycle Gang jackets that were seized by the NY state police. This 1%er patch was quickly adopted by most other OMCs. In New Jersey, its going to be hard to find a county where there isnt a Pagan presence. [26], Pagans member Robert "Hellboy" Deronde was convicted of the April 24, 2018 beating of Hells Angels member Jeffrey Shank with a baseball bat at a gas station in Newark, and was sentenced to four years in prison in July 2019. Thanks for contacting us. According to investigators, the Hells Angels, Red Devils, Infamous Ryders and La Familia motorcycle gangs were involved.. The SCI will issue a report at the conclusion of the investigation, which began about 18 months ago. The Hells Angels MC Philadelphia Chapter closed not long after this incident. From left, attorney Carlos Martir, suspected Pagan Motorcycle Club member, James Helveston Jr., suspected Pagan Motorcycle Club National vice president Hugo Nieves, and suspected Pagan Motorcycle Club National Mother/National Club member Luis Arocho.Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. They were a fairly non-violent group until 1965. Receive the next edition of "The One Percenter Throwdown" to your inbox. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. During the trooper's investigation, they found two men from the La Familia Motorcycle Gang were in possession of several illegal guns and magazines not compliant with the NY SAFE Act, additionally, the men were also in possession of illegal metal knuckles and suspected illegal narcotics, NY state police say. 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