An official website of the United States government. The Pagans have established membership chapters in numerous states and U.S. territories, including multiple active chapters in New Jersey. Wolves in Sheep's Clothing: New Jersey's SPCAs 17 Years Later. The victim allowed investigators to seize the weapons without the Pagans knowledge. Those charges remain pending. For more on crime in New Jersey, scroll to the video above. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Recruitment has become much less selective, with people joining for $500 to $1,000 instead of going through a lengthy trial period as a "prospect.". Its expanding at a rate weve never seen before, Edwin Torres, an SCI investigative agent, said in reference to Pagan membership in New Jersey. Alleged members of the Pagans Motorcycle Club appear with their attorney in an SCI public hearing. It was around this time it adopted the outlaw motorcycle mentality, collectively known as the one-percenters. The theory is most motorcycle riders are law-abiding citizens, except for the 1% who arent. "The Pagans are an outlaw motorcycle gang and in the charges that we announced today, as well as in the charges that we brought over the past 11 months, we identify the Pagans as a. Do you know who we are? the Pagans yelled at the man, according to a police report. The group, which started with just 13 members, evolved into a formal club in the 1960s, spreading to neighboring states. The Pagan's Motorcycle Club has recruited disgraced or retired law enforcement officers and even a former municipal court judge in New Jersey. Keith Richter, known as Conan, was charged with one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. FAX: 609-989-2275. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Aquino was also indicted for possession of ammunition by a convicted felon and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. I dont care if it is two cops, a priest, a nun, five little kids or Jesus f------ Christ himself, if you pull something on me, I am going to shoot you, Ritcher allegedly said in the recorded conversation, according to Frazer. He didnt think anything of it when he exited the highway, but soon realized he was being tailed by a motorcycle and a car. Women are considered property and rank lower than dogs in the order of importance to the group. The actual tally was likely higher because many incidents go unreported, the report said. In New Jersey, Pagans membership which has always been strong in South Jersey has grown at an alarming rate in recent years, with 200 members in 17 chapters. The bail hearing is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday. Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. Hundreds of Pagans showed up at Roar tothe Shore motorcycle event in Wildwood in September, what'sknown in the outlaw motorcycle club world as a "Pagan event.". Nicholas Lefty Marino, 76, and Anthony Fugit DAlessandro, 55, were accused of assisting in an August 2020 attack at a Pagans clubhouse. He was sentenced to 16 years in prison and was released in 2012. The group, which started with just 13 members, evolved into a formal club in the 1960s and spread to neighboring states. Estimates varied during testimony. The group, which started with just 13 members, evolved into a formal club in the 1960s and spread to neighboring states. Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael Honig credited a joint task force comprised of special agents of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Newark Division, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Gibson; special agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Newark Division, under the direction of Acting Special Agent in Charge Taylor; the Union County Prosecutors Office, under the direction of Acting Prosecutor Ruotolo; and the New Jersey State Police, under the direction of Col. Patrick Callahan, with the investigation leading to the charges. This Pagan resurgence especially the increased violence and other illegal acts that have accompanied it not only threatens the public peace and public safety of the citizens of New Jersey, it also presents significant challenges for those responsible for protecting it, the SCI report says. High-ranking members of the outlaw Pagans Motorcycle Club, including those in New Jersey chapters, were indicted on various crimes, federal prosecutors announced Monday. The man told police he had never seen his attacker prior to that evening in January 2019. It sells marijuana and cocaine, but a bulk of its business is from methamphetamine, acquired from a Mexican drug cartel. Less than three weeks later, Dorazo led police in South Jersey on a manhunt after authorities heard gun shots in a Deptford home they were responding to due to a domestic disturbance, authorities said. The cache included an AR-15 style ghost gun, a shotgun, and almost 1,800 rounds of ammunition, according to the federal prosecutor's office, which describes the Pagans as an "outlaw motorcycle gang. More violent incidents have been committed by the Pagans in a recent 18-month period than in the prior 10 years, according to the SCI report. The Pagans have historically had a strong presence in South Jersey and neighboring Pennsylvania. Monday, June 28, 2021 Eleven Members of The Pagan's Motorcycle Club Charged with Narcotics Distribution, Firearms Offenses, and Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering NEWARK, N.J. - Two high-ranking members of the Pagan's Motorcycle Club were arrested today for assault in aid of racketeering, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. ]. Hearing Impaired: 856-968-4983 Attorney information for Bucciarelli was not immediately known. Here's the latest for Monday January 31: UN Security Council to discuss Russia-Ukraine; North Korea conducts missile test; Multi-vehicle accident near Las Vegas kills 9; Protests in Canadian capital could continue into the week. Jul 2019. It was around this time it adopted the outlaw motorcycle mentality, collectively known as the one-percenters. The theory is most motorcycle riders are law-abiding citizens, except for the 1% who arent. The Pagans Motorcycle Club, as its officially called, formed in Prince Georges County, Maryland, in 1959. Unlike other motorcycle clubs, the Pagans dont have a clubhouse, but hold weekly meetings called church.. All rights reserved (About Us). The club earns its proceeds from drug trafficking, the commission said. Aquino was also charged with possession of ammunition by a convicted felon (Count Three) and possession with intent to distribute cocaine (Count Four), and Ortiz was also charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine (Count Five) and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime (Count Six). FAX:973-645-2702 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. NEWARK, N.J. (CBS) -- Two top members of the Pagans Motorcycle Club are facing federal assault charges in the U.S. Department of Justice's crackdown on the outlaw gang, authorities say. Not only are there violent attacks on rival biker gangs like the Hells Angels and the Warlocks, the report states, but a newfound level of aggression has led to drive-by shootings, savage beat downs of adversaries and unprovoked physical assaults on members of the public across New Jersey.. Bucciarelli was also indicted for distributing five grams or more of methamphetamine, prosecutors added. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). These cases are part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation. Nicholas "Lefty" Marino, 76, and. As the Long Island resident was traveling back to his home, New Jersey authorities pulled over the vehicle Richter was in. But Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer said during Ritchers first appearance in court Friday that the government has incontrovertible evidence that Richter possessed the firearm at the party. Unlike the Hells Angels, the Pagans dont have clubhouses, and instead have weekly meetings in different locations. It is not the policy of this club to engage in any criminal activity, and thats all I will say about that, he said. "In New Jersey, its going to be hard to find a county where there isnt a Pagan presence. The agency also said every officer in New Jersey should undergo training in case they encounter these gangs. It sells marijuana and cocaine, but a bulk of its business is from methamphetamine, acquired from a Mexican drug cartel. Hearing Impaired: 973-645-6227 New video shows bar attack allegedly at the hand of Pagans Motorcycle Club members In another incident, a man was in a bar in Elizabeth a city dominated by the Pagans when he started talking to a female bartender. Andrew Kramer charged with murder of Melissa Malcolm in Mount Laurel, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The club is structured with a president, vice president, sergeant at arms, secretary and treasurer. Find NJ.com on Facebook. Reach him at 732-643-4029 or kserrano@gannettnj.com, Wall dispatcher acquitted when top cop's aide admits affair with Pagan head, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. "Contrary to popular belief, what you may see in the media of guys just hanging out partying and drinking and a bunch of fellows having a good time, this is a well-run organization and a criminal enterprise by no other terms. They're one of four major outlaw clubs. (Authorities said they seized them.). Michael Mancuso | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Alex Napoliello | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Joe Atmonavage | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, a major expansion of the outlaw motorcycle gang, sentenced to four years in prison in 2019. ", Acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay Ruotolo thanked the agencies that collaborated during the investigation, saying they have the "gratitude of communities impacted and made safer.". Torres said thePagans are believed to have150 to 350 members in New Jersey. Among the hiearchy of women associated with the Pagans, the lowest are called "pets. The hearing featured testimony from SCI investigators, New Jersey State Police officers and county prosecutors. Send local news tips and correction requests to eric.kiefer@patch.com. 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 reputed Pagan President Keith Conan Richter to beef up numbers along the East Coast, officials said. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). In another incident, a man was in a bar in Elizabeth a city dominated by the Pagans when he started talking to a female bartender. Then in May, a federal judge lifted the home incarceration and allowed Dorazo to look for employment, according to court documents. Unlike other motorcycle gangs, the Pagans dont have a clubhouse, but hold weekly meetings called church.. The recent charges against Arocho, Guzman and Bucciarelli were filed as part of a multi-agency investigation into the Pagans Motorcycle Club, which has been accused of narcotics trafficking, weapons trafficking and violent crimes, authorities said. In New Jersey, Pagans membership, which has always been strong in South Jersey, has increased at an alarming rate in recent years, with 300 members in 17 chapters throughout the state.. We believe this corresponds with a fair use of any such copyrighted material (referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law). Luis Arocho, aka "LuRoc," 43, of Keansburg, New Jersey, and Maurice Guzman, aka "Dawg," 51, of Newark, are charged by complaint with one count of aggravated . Keep updated with local public safety alerts at the Patch Newark Facebook page. The Pagan's Motorcycle Club, one of the major outlaw motorcycle groups in the U.S., is a growing threat to citizens in New Jersey and every cop in the state should be trained to deal with. Richter, who was sentenced to 16 years in prison in 1998 for attempted murder and racketeering and released in 2012, took control of the Pagans in 2018, according to officials. One of the more disturbing elements of the investigation, the commission said, is that sensitive law enforcement information regarding the Pagans has been leaked to members of the club. The victim eventually was allowed to leave the clubhouse. There are 900 Pagans spread across 12 states and in Puerto Rico, officials said. Pagans MC: Glen Turner - The Shooting Of A NJ State Trooper (1982-83) MOBFAX 71.5K subscribers Subscribe 471 34K views 4 months ago Pagans MC: Glen Turner - The Shooting Of New Jersey. The hearing featured testimony from SCI investigators, New Jersey State Police officers and county prosecutors. Follow him on Twitter @alexnapoNJ. The rise of the Pagans motorcycle club in New Jersey was the focus of an investigation conducted by the State Commission of Investigation, an independent state watchdog group formed in the late 1960s to investigate public corruption and organized crime. Marino and DAlessandro pleaded guilty at separate hearings in Camden federal court on Jan. 24 and Jan. 27. Nicholas "Lefty" Marino, 76, and Anthony. Est. Members of the Pagans became enraged with the informant, who authorities said was an associate of the motorcycle club, when the person told the club he sold the Pagans firearms. NEWARK, N.J. - Two high-ranking members of the Pagan's Motorcycle Club were indicted today for assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, narcotics distribution, and firearms offenses, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Dorazo admitted guilt in December 2021 to possession of firearms by a convicted felon. Count Two carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison, a maximum sentence of life in prison, and a fine of up to $250,000. It was around this time it adopted the outlaw motorcycle mentality, collectively known as the one-percenters. 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