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Former Pagan's member pleads guilty in armed theft of firearm
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A former member of the pleaded guilty on Friday for his involvement in the armed theft of a firearm from a member of a rival motorcycle club. Michael R. Browell, also known as 'Dirtbag', 35, of Savannah, Missouri, pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and abetting in the possession of a stolen firearm. Man pleads guilty to shooting, killing 6-year-old boy in Kansas City, Kansas Court documents say on April 25, 2023, a member of the Border Saints Motorcycle Gang was chased down and confronted by Pagan's Saint Joseph Chapter President Jeremiah Z. Hahn, a/k/a 'Pass Out', and former Pagan's St. Joseph Chapter Sergeant at Arms Michael Browell, in Saint Joseph. The Border Saints member ('victim') had previously been requested by Hahn and other Pagan's members to set up a meeting with the Outlaws Motorcycle Gang over their possible presence in the Saint Joseph area. The Border Saints were a support club for the Outlaws and the victim was deemed responsible by the Pagan's for arranging the meeting. According to court documents, after the victim said that he had failed to do so, Hahn and Browell told the victim to remove his Outlaws support shirt. The victim refused. Browell then got an axe handle from his motorcycle and threatened the victim with it. As the victim was giving up his support shirt, Hahn took the victim's firearm from him. The firearm was a Smith & Wesson, model M&P Shield, .40 caliber semi-automatic handgun. Afterward, Hahn and Browell left with the firearm and support shirt. Hahn was later found in possession of the firearm when arrested by the Missouri State Highway Patrol on May 3, 2023. Download WDAF+ for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV On May 20, Hahn pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm, one count of assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering and one count of attempting to commit assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering. A sentencing hearing for Browell will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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22-05-2025
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Motorcycle club member pleads guilty for involvement in armed assault
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A Pagan's Motorcycle Club member pleaded guilty Tuesday before a U.S. district judge for his part in an armed assault and attempted armed assault against rival motorcycle clubs. Jeremiah Z. Hahn, who also goes by Pass Out, 42, of Cameron, Missouri, pleaded guilty to one count of assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, one count of attempting to commit assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering and one count of felon in possession of a firearm. The charges stem from a May 30, 2022, incident in which Hahn and other Pagan's members, their support club members assaulted a lone member of a rival motorcycle club at a business in Grain Valley, Missouri. Hahn used his fists and an axe handle during the assault, according to a U.S. District Court for Western District of Missouri press release. In a later incident on Sept. 3, 2022, in Topeka, Kansas, Hahn and other members planned to carry out a revenge attack on another rival motorcycle club. A plan was in place to use an axe handle or a gun on one of the rival members. A rival member was spotted in a hotel parking lot once arriving in Topeka. Hahn was armed with a gun and prepared to shoot the person, but a dispute happened among the members and they returned to the Kansas City area, according to a press release. Hahn and other present members were awarded patches for participating in the events. A trooper with the Missouri State Highway Patrol stopped Hahn for speeding on May, 3, 2023, on Highway 36 in DeKalb County, Missouri. Hahn tried to flee at first but later stopped. After Hahn's arrest, the trooper found a Smith and Wesson, model M&P Shield, .40 caliber semi-automatic handgun in his possession. Hahn, who had multiple felony convictions, stated that he had stolen the gun from a member of a rival St. Joseph motorcycle club. Hahn is subject to a sentence of up to twenty years in prison without parole under federal statutes. The defendant's sentencing will be based on advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors. A sentence hearing will be set after a presentence investigation by the U.S. Probation Office, the press release stated.
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17-05-2025
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Three Pagan's Motorcycle Club members pleaded guilty for armed assaults against rivals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Three members of the Pagan's Motorcycle Club pleaded guilty this week before U.S. District Judge Greg Kays, for their involvement in a series of armed assaults against members of rival motorcycle clubs. Christopher W. McGowen, also known as Mac", 41, of Platte City, Mo. pleaded guilty on May 13, 2025 to two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon in air of racketeering, one count of attempting to commit assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering and one count of discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Brandon S. Hodge, also known as "Youngblood", 26, of Springfield, Mo., pleaded guilty on May, 14, 2025 to one count of assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering. Arthur L. Reynolds III, also known as "Straight Edge, 48, of Independence, Mo., pleaded guilty on May 15, 2025 to one count of assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, one count of discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence and one count of felon in possession of firearms. On May 30, 2022, McGowen and other members of the Pagan's and their support club, assaulted a lone rival gang member at a business in Grain Valley, Mo. In addition to fists, one Pagan used an axe, causing physical injury to the victim. On Sept. 3, 2022, McGowen, Hodge, Reynolds and other members of the Pagan's and their support club, chased and forced a lone rival gang member from the road in Blue Springs, Mo. Various members of the Pagan's and their support club were armed with firearms and at least one axe handle. McGowen, Hodge, Reynolds and the others confronted the victim on the side of the roadway and ultimately, the victim was shot seven times, with wounds to his knee, thigh, forearms, biceps, buttocks and back of his leg. Following these events, McGowen, Hodge, Reynolds and other present were awarded patches for their participation. On May 11, 2023, law enforcement executed a search warrant for Reynolds' residence in Independence, Mo. Inside, officers located seven firearms, various calibers of ammunition, body armor and Pagan's Motorcycle gang-related items. On Jan. 24, 2005, Reynolds pleaded guilty to felony aggravated robbery in the District Court of Johnson County, Kansas, for which he was later sentenced to 61 months in custody. Under federal status, McGowen and Reynolds are subject to a sentence of life in federal prison without parole. Hodge is subject to a sentence of up to 20 years in prison without parole. The maximum statutory sentence prescribed by Congress is provided here for informational purposes, as the sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a pre-sentence investigation by the United States Probation Office. This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney's Bradley K. Kavanaugh and Robert Smith. It was investigated by the FBI, the Independence, Mo. Police Department, the Blue Springs, Mo. Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations and the Kansas City, Mo. Police Department.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
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Three Pagan's Motorcycle Club members pleaded guilty for armed assaults against rivals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Three members of the Pagan's Motorcycle Club pleaded guilty this week before U.S. District Judge Greg Kays, for their involvement in a series of armed assaults against members of rival motorcycle clubs. Christopher W. McGowen, also known as Mac", 41, of Platte City, Mo. pleaded guilty on May 13, 2025 to two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon in air of racketeering, one count of attempting to commit assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering and one count of discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Brandon S. Hodge, also known as "Youngblood", 26, of Springfield, Mo., pleaded guilty on May, 14, 2025 to one count of assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering. Arthur L. Reynolds III, also known as "Straight Edge, 48, of Independence, Mo., pleaded guilty on May 15, 2025 to one count of assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, one count of discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence and one count of felon in possession of firearms. On May 30, 2022, McGowen and other members of the Pagan's and their support club, assaulted a lone rival gang member at a business in Grain Valley, Mo. In addition to fists, one Pagan used an axe, causing physical injury to the victim. On Sept. 3, 2022, McGowen, Hodge, Reynolds and other members of the Pagan's and their support club, chased and forced a lone rival gang member from the road in Blue Springs, Mo. Various members of the Pagan's and their support club were armed with firearms and at least one axe handle. McGowen, Hodge, Reynolds and the others confronted the victim on the side of the roadway and ultimately, the victim was shot seven times, with wounds to his knee, thigh, forearms, biceps, buttocks and back of his leg. Following these events, McGowen, Hodge, Reynolds and other present were awarded patches for their participation. On May 11, 2023, law enforcement executed a search warrant for Reynolds' residence in Independence, Mo. Inside, officers located seven firearms, various calibers of ammunition, body armor and Pagan's Motorcycle gang-related items. On Jan. 24, 2005, Reynolds pleaded guilty to felony aggravated robbery in the District Court of Johnson County, Kansas, for which he was later sentenced to 61 months in custody. Under federal status, McGowen and Reynolds are subject to a sentence of life in federal prison without parole. Hodge is subject to a sentence of up to 20 years in prison without parole. The maximum statutory sentence prescribed by Congress is provided here for informational purposes, as the sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a pre-sentence investigation by the United States Probation Office. This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney's Bradley K. Kavanaugh and Robert Smith. It was investigated by the FBI, the Independence, Mo. Police Department, the Blue Springs, Mo. Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations and the Kansas City, Mo. Police Department.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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Pagan's Motorcycle Club members plead guilty in Missouri for armed assaults
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Three members of the Pagan's Motorcycle Club pleaded guilty this week for their involvement in a series of . Christopher McGowen, also known as 'Mac,' 41, of Platte City, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, May 13, to two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, one count of attempting to commit assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, and one count of discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Ray of Western District of Missouri. Statue of Melania Trump sawed off at ankles and stolen, police in Slovenia say Brandon Hodge, also known as 'Youngblood,' 26, of Springfield, Missouri, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, May 14, to one count of assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering. Arthur Reynolds III, also known as 'Straight Edge,' 48, of Independence, pleaded guilty on Thursday, May 15, to one count of assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, one count of discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, and one count of felon in possession of firearms. On May 30, 2022, McGowen and other members of the Pagan's and their support club assaulted a lone rival gang member at a business in Grain Valley. In addition to fists, one Pagan used an axe handle during the assault, causing physical injury to the victim, according to court documents. On September 3, 2022, McGowen and other members of the Pagan's and their support club, travelled to Topeka to carry out a revenge attack against another rival motorcycle gang. The plan was to 'catch a stray' and 'smash on sight' any rival member they saw. The Pagan's were aware that the rival motorcycle gang was having an event in Topeka that day, and the plan was to use either an axe handle or a gun on one of the rival gang members. Court documents say that after arriving in Topeka, a rival member was spotted in a hotel parking lot. As a member of the Pagan's prepared to shoot the rival, a disagreement occurred among members, and the group returned to the Kansas City area. On September 17, 2022, McGowen, Hodge, Reynolds and other members of the Pagan's and their support club, chased and forced a lone rival gang member from the road in Blue Springs. Court documents say various members of the Pagan's and their support club were armed with firearms and at least one axe handle. McGowen, Hodge, Reynolds and the others confronted the victim on the side of the roadway, and ultimately, the victim was shot seven times, with wounds to his knee, thigh, forearm, biceps, buttocks and back of his leg. Woman found dead after Excelsior Springs mobile home fire Following these events, McGowen, Hodge, Reynolds and others present at the various assaults were awarded patches for their participation, according to court documents. On May 11, 2023, law enforcement executed a search warrant for Reynolds' residence in Independence. Inside, officers located seven firearms, various calibers of ammunition, body armor, and Pagan's Motorcycle Gang-related items, including support shirts, patches, and paperwork for the Pagan's. On Jan. 24, 2005, Reynolds pleaded guilty to felony aggravated robbery in the District Court of Johnson County, Kansas, for which he was later sentenced to 61 months in custody. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled at a later date. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
