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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.
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
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.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
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Pagan's Clem and Hull sentenced Tuesday in 2022 murder case
FAIRMONT — Marion County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Sean Murphy kept a confessional letter from being introducing during the sentencing hearings of Pagan's Motorcycle Club members Derek Clem and Dane Hull on Tuesday. However, the path is now clear for both defendants to request new trials so they can incorporate the new evidence presented by those confessional letters. Separate juries convicted Clem and Hull for their roles in the 2022 murder of Henry Silver. Clem was found guilty of first degree murder and conspiracy to commit a felony, while Dane Hull was found guilty of conspiracy to commit a felony and use of a firearm during commission of a felony. However, a jury acquitted Hull of murder. Marion County Circuit Court Judge Matthew Delligatti sentenced Clem to life in prison, with parole eligibility 15 years in, and one to five years for the conspiracy charge. Clem will serve both sentences at the same time. Hull received 15 years on the firearm charge and one to five on the conspiracy charge. Murphy stressed that Hull serve the sentences consecutively, since Hull had 32 documented encounters with law enforcement and already had a felony conviction. A review of magistrate records shows most of those encounters resulted from driving violations or failure to insure or register his vehicle. There was one domestic battery charge, one fraud charge and one fleeing the police charge, however. The state accused six men for the murder, which it alleges happened after Silver had an affair with the girlfriend of one of the men. The state alleges the killing was done as a sanctioned activity of the Pagan's Motorcycle Club, of which each of the six defendants are members. However, defense attorneys in each trial so far have worked hard to disconnect the Pagan aspect from their clients, and distance their clients from the deadly love triangle that ended with Silver shot dead in a parking lot at Carolina Arbors Apartments in Carolina. Attorneys for both men on Tuesday moved to have a judgment of acquittal under rule 29, which allows the court to acquit a defendant if they can show there was insufficient evidence to sustain a conviction. That's where a confession from one of the six men — Austin Mullins — came into play. Mullins testified he shot Silver in self defense and there was no criminal conspiracy during his trial. Tom Dyer, Clem's Attorney, argued Murphy's evidence was not substantial enough to sustain the verdict in light of the new evidence offered by the Mullins trial, since it undermined the narrative Murphy constructed holding Clem accountable for Silver's murder. Dyer argued Murphy's entire narrative hinged on the testimony of an 11 year old boy, who told the jury in Clem's trial that the six men held a Pagan's meeting at his grandmother's house where they agreed to kill Silver. However, various attorneys have questioned the reliability of the witness's testimony. Dyer also pointed out the boy never mentions Clem directly in his testimony. Dyer bragged about what a good sport he was at losing. 'I got beat by a team with no evidence,' he said. 'The prosecutor created a narrative and drew battle lines around not going to tolerate activities of the Pagan's in the community.' Murphy rebutted by listing the evidence of which his case was composed. He told Delligatti the state presented where Clem's phone reported its location, presented witness testimony indicating Clem fit the description of one of the assailants, as well as video evidence of Clem in the truck that was later used at the murder earlier in the day. He pointed out 48 random individuals who served on the four juries overseeing the four trials that have taken place so far have all agreed a conspiracy existed. Murphy also accused the defense attorneys who had access to the confessional letters created by Mullins of convoluting their possession, denying the state rightful access to evidence and contravening the law. Hull's attorney, Sam Harold, also asked Delligatti to consider acquitting his client due to insufficient evidence in light of Mullins' confession. He said his client was in a special case as far as Hull wasn't a patched member of the Pagan's when the murder took place, and didn't know Silver and even if there was a conspiracy, Hull wasn't privy to it. 'You can't say you don't know what's going on when you get into a truck with other men with guns,' Murphy said. 'When you participate physically, that intent element is relaxed.' Harold accused Murphy of making things up, saying none of what Murphy was arguing was part of the record of the trial. Delligatti denied each motion to acquit, saying the evidence had been properly evaluated by the jury. Dyer and Harold now both intend to seek a new trial under Rule 33, where they can introduce the new evidence from Mullins' confession. Dyer said he intends to take the case all the way to the West Virginia Supreme Court if he has to. 'Here's the insanity,' Dyer said. 'The jury found Clem guilty of murder, but the next guy, Hull, was convicted of conspiracy but not murder. Same testimony, opposite outcome. This whole thing is insane.'
