Federal authorities have brought charges against 18 individuals who are believed to be members and associates of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club. These charges encompass a range of crimes, including armed assaults that were specifically aimed at rival motorcycle gangs.
A joint effort by over a dozen law enforcement agencies in Kansas and Missouri resulted in a successful operation. The operation led to the confiscation of a significant amount of illegal items, including over 40 firearms, a large quantity of ammunition, body armor, and the discovery of a marijuana grow operation.
The individuals facing charges are:
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- Christopher W. McGowen (also known as “Mac”), 40, Platte City, Mo.
- Arthur L. Reynolds III (also known as “Straight Edge”), 48, Independence, Mo.
- Jarrid A. Hammer (also known as “Hammer”), 45, Independence, Mo.
- Jeremiah Z. Hahn (also known as “Pass Out”), 41, Cameron, Mo.
- John J. Hahn (also known as “Krazy Legs”), 46, Cameron, Mo.
- Charles E. Smith Jr. (also known as “Crash”), 38, Blue Springs, Mo.
- James W. Prettyman (also known as “Rugby”), 42, Blue Springs, Mo.
- Mark A. Cottman (also known as “One Shot”), 49, Kansas City, Mo.
- Bryan S. Fletcher (also known as “Fletch”), 48, Lee’s Summit, Mo.
- Mark A. Crump (also known as “Navajo”), 54, Lee’s Summit, Mo.
- Jeffrey S. Hannah (also known as “Got-It”), 42, Grain Valley, Mo.
- Eric M. Forsyth Jr. (also known as “EZ”), 34, Oak Grove, Mo.
- Robert W. Miller (also known as “Flipper”), 46, Joplin, Mo.
- Brandon S. Hodge (also known as “Youngblood”), 25, Joplin, Mo.
- Monty L. Mitchell (also known as “Smoke”), 58, Windsor, Mo.
- Alan M. Thornton (also known as “Bones”), 40, Holden, Mo.
- John Travis Fisher (also known as “T-Bone”), 51, Sapulpa, Okla.
- Graham S. Gattis (also known as “Dro”), 40, Panama City, Fla.
They are charged with various crimes related to violent acts, including using dangerous weapons to assault others and firing guns during violent incidents.
Several incidents between 2022 and 2023 are the basis for these accusations.