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Executive Summary
(U//LES) The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Office of Strategic
Intelligence and Information (OSII), Field Intelligence Support Branch, has prepared the
following report to provide intelligence and analysis on outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMGs) in the
United States military and Government. By working with our law enforcement (LE)
counterparts, we continue to uncover new trends and patterns pertaining to OMGs in the military.
As in previously disseminated OMGs and the Military reports, OSII notes that particular OMGs
and their support clubs continue to court active-duty military personnel and government workers,
both civilians and contractors, for their knowledge, reliable income, tactical skills and dedication
to a cause. Through our extensive analysis, it has been revealed that a large number of support
clubs are utilizing active-duty military personnel and U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
contractors and employees to spread their tentacles across the United States.
Key Findings
OMG support clubs are recruiting a large number of active-duty military personnel.
Hells Angels, Vagos and Mongols in California continue to associate with OMG activeduty military personnel.
Outside Ft. Bragg and Eglin Air Force Bases, explosives have turned up in residences of
United States Army Special Forces operators – unsubstantiated connections to an OMG
or support club.
Violence between OMGs increased from 2012 to 2013.
The Bandidos continues to spearhead much of the violence across the Midwest.
Violence between the Pagans and HAMC is escalating in Virginia, but decreasing in
Maryland.
Due to Pagans MC expansion, skirmishes have occurred between the Outlaws and
Pagans.
The Hells Angels is fighting a two-front war in California with the Mongols and Vagos.
The “Dominant Six” continue to expand across the globe.
Black OMGs are rapidly expanding in the United States.
Expansion in the United States is hampering longstanding relationships between the
Vagos and Mongols, Outlaws and Pagans, as well as the Bandidos and Vagos.
A large number of nontraditional OMGs are associating with the Hells Angels
Motorcycle Club (HAMC) in California, North Carolina, Virginia, Washington, Arizona
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(U//LES) Since the previous report was disseminated, the Hells Angels has created a new charter
in California to ward off expansion by adversarial OMGs. The Bakersfield, California, charter
was created on October 2, 2013, due to the increased expansion of the Vagos into the Kern
County region. The new charter is comprised of members from the San Fernando Valley, San
Jose, Monterey and recently frozen Orange County charters. It also patched over six Bastards
OMG members and made them prospects. As the HAMC expands in California, the Outlaws
MC is expanding in New York and North Carolina. Even though it has not been confirmed, LE
suspects that the Outlaws MC is looking to make a second push for Rock Hill, South Carolina.
In New York, the Outlaws MC is eyeing cities east and south of Buffalo, which is traditionally a
Hells Angels stronghold. In turn, members of the Rochester charter have been observed in
suburbs around Buffalo that have always been an Outlaws stronghold. Per the New York State
Police, there have been several skirmishes between the two adversaries in the past year.
[Analyst Note: In 2011, ATF concluded a 2-year undercover investigation into the Outlaws.
After all members, prospects and associates, including the international president, were
sentenced, the Rock Hill chapter folded. All members are serving prison sentences from 18
months to 22 years.]

(U//LES) In Pennsylvania, the Mongols and Pagans continue to
squabble over Mongols expansion in the Harrisburg region.
During the summer of 2013, the Pagans assaulted several
members of the Mongols at a bar. In retaliation, Mongols from
San Diego traveled to Pennsylvania and went “hunting” for
Pagans and members of Pagans support clubs at numerous bars
and establishments. Per multiple sources, United States Marine
Corps helicopter crewman Benjamin Timms was one of the
Mongols who traveled east. (Timms is pictured on the right.) At
the time, he was assigned to Miramar Air Station and was
documented in the 2013 OMGs and the Military report. As of
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(U//LES) Mongols Pennsylvania
South Central member Gregory
“Chewy” Foster (pictured in the
top row) is an E-7 in the Army
National Guard. He is assigned
to the Fort Indiantown Gap
National Training Center.
Pictured on the bottom right is
Donald “Seasonal” Staller. He is
also a soldier in the National
Guard, as well as a Department
of Defense (DOD) civilian employee assigned to Pine Grove.

(U) In the 2012 OMGs and the Military report, ATF detailed numerous instances where nonOMG, military-based motorcycle clubs were observed at Hells Angels, Pagans and Outlaws
funerals, parties, toy runs and food drives. Even though ATF does not consider military-oriented
motorcycle clubs OMGs, they are beginning to inherit OMG traits and mannerisms. In Virginia,
clubs such as the Infidels, U.S. Military Vets and EOD MC have been witnessed by LE riding
side by side with the Pagans and Hells Angels in separate events.
(U//LES) Over the past 4 years, ATF, the FBI and multiple State
and local LE agencies completed long-term OMG investigations
into the Hells Angels, Pagans, Vagos, Outlaws, Wheels of Soul
and Hells Lovers. As reported in last year’s OMGs and the
Military report, many of the Hells Angels Nomads, South
Carolina, members received sentences ranging from 2 to 22
years. During the trial, Troy Hill, who was a prospect during the
investigation, was observed introducing himself to members of
the jury. Since the trial, Hill has received his patch, continues to
drill as a soldier in the South Carolina National Guard, and has
been observed at numerous Hells Angels meetings, runs and
events throughout the State.
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Legal Classification
(U) In September 2010, the Department of Justice Organized Crime Program designated the
Hells Angels as a “Highly Prioritized Organized Crime Group.” In March 2013, the United
States Attorney’s Office replaced “Hells Angels” with “Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs” and included
the Vagos, Bandidos, Mongols and Pagans.
(U) Three States have passed gang enhancement statutes that allow people to receive additional
sentencing for participating or associating with a criminal street gang. In 1998, California
enacted emergency legislation entitled the Street Terrorism Enforcement and Prevention Act. It
created a “substantive crime for active participation in any criminal street gang; and imposed
greater punishment for crimes committed for the benefit of or in association with a criminal
street gang.” Under the current law, an enhancement can result in an additional term of 2 years
to life imprisonment, depending on the felony. Penal Code 186.22, defines a street gang as:
1. A group of three or more people.
2. Having a primary activity of commission of one or more of the predicate crimes listed
further in the statue (33 specific crimes).
3. Having a common name or common identifying sign or symbol.
4. Whose members engage in a pattern of criminal activity.
(U) For example, Hells Angels San Fernando Valley (SFV) member Scott Guinn was convicted
of assaulting a Set Free Soldier MC member, as well as conducting the assault on behalf of the
Hells Angels criminal street gang. Guinn, a former United States Marine Corps reservist,
recently was honorably discharged from the military, but was an active Hells Angels member
throughout his Reserve enlistment. In 2006, Brandon Mundell, also an SFV member, was
convicted of assaulting a Mongol with a pool cue in a Newbury Park Bar, as well as the gang
enhancement. At the time of the assault, he was wearing his colors and yelling “Hells Angels”
as he assaulted the Mongol. According to the San Mateo Gang Unit, since 2006, approximately
10 Hells Angels have been convicted of the gang enhancement. During ATF Investigation
Operation 22 Green, all of the Vagos members charged were convicted of the gang enhancement.
(U) Similar to California, Nevada and Arizona have implemented gang enhancements. In
Nevada, NRS 193.169 states, “any person who is convicted of a felony committed for the benefit
of, at the direction of, or in affiliation with, a criminal gang, with the specific intent to promote,
further assists the activities of the criminal gang, shall, in addition to the term of imprisonment
prescribed by statute for the crime, be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a
minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 20 years.” Over the
past 3 years, three Bandidos and a Down & Dirty member pleaded guilty to charges stemming
from an assault, to include the gang enhancement. In the 2011 wedding chapel incident where
the Hells Angels violently attacked several Mongols at a wedding chapel, former Hells Angels
Sin City members Charles “Pee Wee” Goldsmith and Jeff Murray pleaded guilty to battery,
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resulting in substantial bodily harm to promote a criminal gang, as well as coercion. They are
both awaiting sentencing.
(U) In Arizona, Statue 13-108, 8 & 9 states:
8) “Criminal street gang” means an ongoing formal or informal association of persons in
which members or associates collectively or engages in the commission, attempted
commission, facilitation or socialization of any felony act that has at least one individual
who is a street gang member.
9) “Criminal street gang member” means an individual to who at least two of the
following seven criteria of criminal street gang membership apply: Self-proclamation;
witness testimony or official statement; written or electronic correspondence;
paraphernalia or photographs; tattoos; clothing and colors; and any other indicia of street
gang membership.
(U) In total, three former and/or current Hells Angels members have been convicted of the gang
enhancement: Nathan Sample, Shaune Corriere and Mark Shabaker.
OMG Violence and Sentences
(U//LES) The Hells Angels is clearly the frontrunner in setting trends and patterns amongst
OMGs; however, the Mongols, Pagans, Outlaws, Bandidos and Vagos are testing its dominance
both domestically and abroad. Over the past 10 years in the United States, the HAMC has
established approximately 28 new charters in 8 States. In Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and
New Jersey, the HAMC opened charters in cities that already had an established Pagans chapter
or one located approximately 20 miles from its clubhouse. For example, when it opened its
Nomads Virginia charter on November 13, 2010, the Pagans had two entrenched chapters within
25 miles of its tattoo parlor in Petersburg. Even though the Pagans outnumbered the Hells
Angels 2 to 1, the HAMC and its support clubs were the aggressors. To date, there have been
several stabbings, arsons and assaults between the two adversaries (see Virginia section).
(U//LES) From 2012 to 2014, there was a substantial increase in the number of violent incidents
reported to law enforcement. In 2013, there were 143 acts of violence, 26 more than that in 2012
(117). In comparison to 2010–12, the number of violent acts decreased from 284 to 260.
However, violent acts committed by the Hells Angels, Vagos, Pagans, Sons of Silence, Bandidos
and Mongols increased from 98 to 128. The Outlaws was the only major organization that
witnessed a decrease.
(U//LES) As documented in the previously published OMGs and the Military reports, the Hells
Angels had the largest number of incidents. The number of incidents involving the HAMC
increased from 37 in 2010–12 to 50 in 2012–14. Due to its rapid expansion and increased
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tension with the Mongols, Vagos, Pagans and Bandidos, violent incidents will continue to swell.
From 2010 to 2014, the HAMC accounted for 87 of the 544 violent incidents. Among the
dominant OMGs it represented 225 of the 544 violent acts, approximately 41 percent.
(U//LES) Importantly, the number of documented shootings, including homicides, involving
OMG members sharply increased. Throughout 2013, OMGs such as the Wheels of Soul,
Outcasts, Hells Angels, Vagos, Warlocks and their support clubs have conducted brazen
shootings throughout the United States. There were also numerous significant sentences
involving OMG members. Most notably, on more than one occasion, sentences were
handed down to OMG members who wanted to use a destructive device against an
adversarial clubhouse or establishment.
(Analyst Note: In some instances, active-duty military personnel received long sentences. Even
though only a small percentage of active-duty military personnel, DOD employees and
contractors have been involved in the shootings or violent acts against adversaries, they belong
to and/or associated with OMGs and motorcycle clubs that are pulling the triggers.)
Significant Sentences
(U) On October 3, 2013, one-time Hells Angels figure head George Christie pleaded
guilty on suspicion that he took part in the bombings of two local tattoo parlors. Christie
originally faced eight counts of extortion and use of explosives, but pleaded guilty to one
of the counts. He was sentenced to 10.5 months in prison. For more than 30 years, the
Hells Angels and Christie used their image as a nonviolent, misinterpreted motorcycle
club. In 1984, he carried the Olympic torch through the streets of southern California.
Immediately after his trial, Christie left the club. This was the second conviction
resulting from a Federal investigation.
(U) Between 2010 and 2012, ATF New York and Boston Field Divisions conducted a 2year investigation into the Pagans Long Island chapter. During the investigation, two
ATF undercovers (UCs) successfully infiltrated the Pagans. At the end of the
investigation, the male undercover held the position of sergeant-at-arms for 1 of the 13
Mother Club members. During the investigation, the undercovers purchased firearms,
narcotics and explosives. The male undercover witnessed more than a handful of violent
assaults toward fellow Pagans members, prospects and civilians. He purchased an
explosive device that was to be used against the Hells Angels. During the takedown,
ATF recovered a second explosive device, similar to the one purchased by the UC. All
defendants have been convicted.
(U) In June 2012, eight members of the Ghost Riders were attacked outside a tavern by
members and associates of the Bandidos. A physical fight erupted that quickly turned to
gunfire, with a Ghost Rider shooting a Bandidos supporter in the arm. Law enforcement
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sources revealed that the Bandidos were threatening Ghost Riders to the point that they
began plotting revenge. In June 2013, a cooperator revealed that the Ghost Riders MC
was stockpiling weapons and explosives in a storage locker rented by Karl Twilleager.
Of importance, in 1994, Twilleager was convicted of second-degree murder. It was his
intent to violently retaliate against the Bandidos. During the search warrant, ATF and the
Seattle Police Department seized 2.25 sticks of emulsion explosives, blasting caps and 12
firearms, including a sawed-off shotgun. Ultimately, he pleaded guilty to being a felon in
possession of explosives and possession of a sawed-off shotgun and was sentenced to 5
years in Federal prison.
(U) On March 3, 2012, gunfire erupted outside the Sin City Disciples clubhouse in
Colorado Springs, Colorado. Virgil “Jason” Means, who was tossed out of the clubhouse
after getting into a fight with a member, returned approximately 1 hour later to retrieve
his wallet. As his Cadillac idled in the street, it was riddled with gunfire by three
shooters. Means, who was unarmed, was shot and died on his way to the hospital. Six
individuals were eventually arrested in connection with Means’s murder. Christopher
“Stone Cold” Mountjoy, United States Army soldier and Sin City Disciples sergeant-atarms, was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 21 years imprisonment. It was
suspected that he fired the fatal bullet that killed Means.
(U) John “Showtime” Burrell, a Fort Carson sergeant and three-time Iraqi War veteran,
was sentenced to 13 years in prison. Per multiple sources, he is already serving a 12-year
sentence for aggravated burglary in a separate crime. Eric “E-Rock” Bartholomew, a
Fort Carson soldier who served 7 months in Afghanistan, was sentenced to 13 years in
prison. Carlos Ford was not only charged in Means’s death, but in the fatal shooting of
an individual who was found slumped over in his sports utility vehicle; the victim was
shot at pointblank range. In total, he was sentenced to prison for 33 years, 10 for
Means’s killing and 23 for the other. Deangelo Wells and John Severe are the only two
who have been indicted who are still awaiting sentencing.
Significant Shootings
(U) On June 29, 2013, Real Kings motorcycle club members Maurice Horry and Timothy
Haymond entered the Cycle Gear in North Charleston, South Carolina. Upon entering to
make purchases, five members of the Wheels of Soul arrived at the Cycle Shop. The
group immediately entered the store and confronted the two Real Kings members. The
WOS members told the Real Kings that they were not supposed to be there. A melee
ensued, and the altercation spilled into the parking lot. After a Real Kings member
brandished his firearm, two WOS members pulled their weapons and a firefight erupted.
After the smoke cleared, one Real Kings president was killed, along with two WOS
members. WOS members Ronald Reid and Barry Stinson were taken into custody. Reid
was charged with murder, and Stinson was charged with second-degree assault and
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battery by mob. At the time of the shooting, the Real Kings members were wearing an
Outcasts support patch on their colors.
(U) On December 15, 2013, the Triple R Motorcycle Club hosted an anniversary party at
the National Guard Armory in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Fort Mill officers were called
to the armory to investigate a fight. Police found two members of the Jokers Wrath shot
and killed; one body was outside, and the other was discovered on the floor of the
restroom. It is unknown who committed the murders. Prior to the party, it was reported
that the Jokers Wrath was involved in an altercation with the Outcasts OMG
The
investigation continues.
(U) On September 30, 2013, as a contingent of the Philadelphia Warlocks, which is
vastly different from the Florida Warlocks, was gathering at a Seminole County, Florida,
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post, in preparation for a charity poker run, gunfire
erupted as a pack of unaffiliated Orlando Warlocks showed up. Several months leading
up to the shooting, there was serious tension between both Warlocks factions. It is
unknown who fired the first round, but three Orlando Warlocks were killed. In total, 36
weapons, 13 firearms and 23 edged weapons were recovered from the scene. It is
estimated that 30-40 rounds were expended. Several days before the start of the trial, a
key witness was shot and wounded while riding his motorcycle. The case is pending
trial.
(U) On August 4, 2013, the Black Berets MC was holding a fundraiser for a sick child at
a local motorcycle shop in Albuquerque, New Mexico. After three Vagos arrived at the
gathering, gunfire broke out and one Vagos sergeant-at-arms was killed after he was shot
in the head. According to the Santa Fe Police Department, approximately 70 shell
casings were recovered from the scene. It is unknown what transpired between the two,
but further violence is anticipated. More importantly, it was initially reported that the
Black Berets are a support club for the Bandidos; however, this connection was redacted
several days later.
War Between Gangs
(U//LES) On May 4, 2013, the FBI disseminated intelligence that the national leadership of the
Vagos declared war on the Bandidos. The Vagos was extremely upset that the Bandidos
continued to assault and harass its members in New Mexico. Per the report, the Vagos was
ordered by its leadership to take appropriate actions when confronting a Bandidos member—
meaning assault or kill the member, then take his colors. It was initially reported that a
handpicked Vagos “wrecking crew” from Las Vegas, California, and Arizona would travel to
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New Mexico and Utah to confront the Bandidos. However, that never transpired. Eventually
the turmoil was defused.
(U//LES) In the fall of 2013, Hells Angels instituted a similar policy on the Diablos MC in
Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts. Due to multiple skirmishes between the Hells
Angels and Diablos, including their support clubs, HAMC members were ordered to assault
Diablos members on sight. According to Connecticut State Police, no acts of violence have been
reported between the two OMGs.
Government Employees and Contractors
(U//LES) The Kings of Mayhem is the
main support club for the Hells Angels
in Maryland. Its members are
comprised of a former Hells Angels
prospect, government contractors and
local citizens from Calvert County.
Members Anthony Kozina (back right)
and Colin Marks (Orange fairing) are
allegedly employed as Government
contractors for the FBI at an unknown
location. Per the Calvert County
Sheriff’s Office, Marks is the sergeantat-arms and Kozina holds an unknown
officer’s position. Both Kozina and
Marks hold Government clearances. At the biannual Blessing of the Bikes in Calvert County, a
Swap Meet at the Timonium Fairgrounds and numerous parties in southern Maryland, the Kings
of Mayhem are side by side with the Hells Angels. The identities of the Kings of Mayhem
members were revealed on a May 2013 traffic stop as a large pack of Hells Angels and their
support clubs headed toward the Blessing of the Bikes.
(U//LES) Riding in the rear of
the pack was the Midgard
Serpents, a new Hells Angels
support club. Per the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission, five of
the seven members are employed
at the
Nuclear
Power Plant. They are
radiological technicians and hold
a clearance. It is suspected that
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they have been recruited by Hells Angels
employed at the nuclear facility.

, who is also

(U//LES) On October 20, 2013,
the Richmond, Virginia, Police
Department conducted a traffic
stop on Eric Roman for
speeding. Roman is a member of
the Down and Dirty MC, a onetime bona fide support club for
the Wheels of Soul. During the
stop, he was wearing his colors.
It was revealed that Roman was
carrying an 8” knife and
handgun. Both of the weapons were concealed under his colors.
He explained to the police officer that he was employed as a
Federal police officer at Quantico Marine Corps Base. On his
person, the officer discovered he was also carrying his
Government-issued credentials, credit card and badge. After the
arresting officer spoke to the Provost Office at Quantico, the
officer stated that Roman was not authorized to possess a
concealed firearm/weapon off base. Roman was arrested for
possession of a concealed firearm, as well as a concealed
weapon (knife) more than 3 ¼ inches, per city ordinance.
Roman admitted to the officer that he had conducted guard duty
several months prior at the Wheels of Soul clubhouse in Petersburg, Virginia.
(U//LES) For the past two
winters, the Hells Angels Beach
Side charter has conducted a
food drive to benefit the local
food bank. Motorcyclists and
OMGs from across the State
traveled to Virginia Beach to
support this noble cause. The
event, which is mandatory for all
Hells Angels support clubs in the
Hampton Roads region, was
covered by local newspapers and news stations. Per the Virginia Beach Police Department and
Virginia State Police, an estimated 75 to 100 OMG members were in attendance. After all OMG
members and supporters gathered at a staging location in Virginia Beach, they conducted a
“power run” to the Pembroke Mall parking lot where the food was placed in trucks. During the
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run, a motorcycle registered to Roderick Johnson (far right) was observed near the middle of the
pack wearing Wheels of Souls colors. Johnson is employed as a GS-13 with an unknown United
States Government agency. He is also a major in the United States Air Force Reserves. Per the
Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), Johnson currently holds a Top Secret clearance.
Riding beside Johnson was Jermaine Williams. Similarly, he was also wearing Wheels of Souls
colors. On his right side of his handle bar there appears to be a ‘get-back’ whip; the whip is an
unconventional weapon used against adversaries or vehicles. Williams is a senior chief petty
officer (E-8) in the United States Navy. He currently holds a Secret clearance. It is suspected
that Johnson and Williams are members of the Wheels of Soul Portsmouth chapter.
(U//LES) In Virginia, the
Merciless Souls is the primary
support club for both Hells
Angels charters. Several of the
Beach Side and Nomads
members started out in the
Merciless Souls. Clinton Baker
(far right), Virginia Beach
Merciless Souls, was observed
throughout the event conducting
guard duty and moving donated
food to the truck. According to the DMDC, Baker is a DOD contractor and reservist in the
United States Navy. He currently holds a Secret clearance and is a second class petty officer (E5). Edward Morrison was also observed at the event. He is a new prospect for the Merciless
Souls Virginia Beach chapter. As of January 1, 2014, Morrison is a second class petty officer in
the United States Navy. He holds a security clearance.
(U//LES) According to the ATF
Charlotte Field Intelligence
Group (FIG) and South Carolina
Law Enforcement Division
(SLED), Stephen O’Hara is
employed by the U.S.
Department of Homeland
Security at Myrtle Beach Airport.
As of February 1, 2014, O’Hara
was a member of the Red Devils
OMG. Over the past 3 years, he
has been observed at numerous events and runs sponsored by the Myrtle Beach Hells Angels.
Before patching into the Red Devils, he was a member of the Tribal Sons, which is also a Hells
Angels support club. Several years ago, the South Carolina Hells Angels patched over many of
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their primary support clubs into the Red Devils. In the first picture, he is wearing a Hells Angels
support cookie.
(U//LES) As of July 2013, Jad Breiner was a prospect for the
Sons of Silence and a Federal employee for the Indian Health
Services. According to the ATF Kansas City Field Division,
LE did not discover Breiner was a prospect until called to his
residence for a domestic disturbance. He has an extensive
criminal history and is a convicted felon. At the time, his
office was located at the Sioux Falls Federal
building/courthouse. More importantly, due to his office’s
location, he could easily observe all the witnesses and
defendants entering and departing the courthouse. However,
per the United States Marshals Service, in January 2014, he
turned in his badge and is no longer employed by the Federal Government.
Active Duty, National Guard and Reservists
(U//LES) As documented in the three previous OMGs and the Military reports, the Vagos,
Pagans, Bandidos, Hells Angels and Mongols continue to open new chapters across the United
States and abroad. In States such as California, New Mexico, Colorado, North Carolina,
Virginia, Maryland, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and New York, OMG expansion is continuing at
an increasing rate. In Connecticut, the Diablos is expanding into territory controlled by the Hells
Angels—resulting in several skirmishes in New York and Massachusetts. In Massachusetts, LE
has observed Devils Diciples members in Lynn, which led to an altercation with the Hells Angels
in the beginning of March. Even though it is not as prevalent in the Northeast, OMGs in the
South and Western portion of the United States are recruiting military personnel to further their
expansion.
(U//LES) In Pennsylvania,
Delaware and New Jersey, the
Pagans MC is rapidly opening
new chapters. Over the past 4
years, it has almost doubled the
size of its membership. Unlike
other OMGs, it is prone to patch
over entire support clubs. The
Pagans has established chapters
all along I-95 and the New
Jersey Turnpike corridors,
thwarting any efforts by the Hells Angels to expand out of Newark. In eastern and western
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Pennsylvania, it continues to open new chapters in the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh suburbs.
According to Middle Atlantic-Great Lakes Organized Crime Law Enforcement Network
(MAGLOCLEN), the Pagans MC has 21 chapters in Pennsylvania, which is approximately 33
percent of all United States chapters. Brando Caraballo joined the Pagans Bucks County chapter
in 2013. As of January 2014, Caraballo was a member of the United States Marine Corps
Reserves. He does not hold a security clearance.
(U//LES) In Texas, Louisiana and
Mississippi, the Bandidos is the
dominant OMG. Due to its size
and strength, it has a large
number of support clubs. Justin
Brown is an E-6 instructor in the
United States Air Force. He is
currently stationed at Keesler Air
Force Base and the president of
the local Pistoleros chapter. Per
Air Force Office of Special
Investigations (OSI), active-duty military personnel routinely attend parties and events at
Brown’s residence. On the left side of his colors, he proudly displays a Bandidos support
cookie.
(U//LES) In Connecticut, the
Hells Angels and its vast amount
of support clubs are on the cusp of
violence/war with the Diablos and
Outlaws. The Outlaws and Black
Pistons, its primary support club,
are rapidly recruiting new
members in mid-to-northern
Connecticut. In turn, the Diablos
is rapidly expanding in eastern
New York, Connecticut and
Massachusetts. Territory once controlled by the Hells Angels is slowly being infiltrated by its
adversaries. Per the Connecticut State Police, the Deathmasters, a Hells Angels support club, is
uniquely comprised of members from various races and different walks of life. Several of its
members are former United States Navy personnel who have continued to reside in New London
after they honorably finished their enlistments. Nicklaus Mitchell is a full patch member and a
former sailor in the United States Navy. During the end of his enlistment, he was a patched
member of the Deathmasters. In 2013, he was discharged from the U.S. Navy for unknown
reasons and continues to be a member of the Deathmasters.
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(U//LES) Over the past 5 to 10
years, Michigan has witnessed a
large transformation from the
stereotypical dominant OMGs to
smaller, but just as violent,
organizations. Due to numerous
investigations by local, State and
Federal agencies, the Outlaws are
not as powerful. In the mid2000s, the Hells Angels Nomads
charter closed; several of the
members either quit or transferred
to the Nomads Indiana charter.
OMGs such as the Highwaymen,
Scorpions, Iron Coffins and
Devils Diciples have spread
across the State. Many of their
members have honorably served
in the United States military,
continue to serve in the National
Guard or are employed by State or
local governments. More
alarming is the fact that several of their support club members are employed by the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security. Per Michigan State Police, Michael Emory (top right) is a
member of the Scorpions and a soldier in the United States National Guard. The DMDC reports
that Emory is an infantryman (E-7) and holds a Secret clearance. As depicted in the photograph,
he has conducted a tour of duty in Iraq. Intelligence received from Michigan State Police stated
that James Sweat (bottom right) is a member of the Iron Coffins MC, a one-time Outlaws
associate—an alliance that has been splintered over the past year. Reporting states that Iron
Coffins MC is very close with the Devils Diciples, which has always been close to the Hells
Angels. Iron Coffins member and suspected chapter president James Sweat is a member of the
Army National Guard and a National Guard DOD civilian employee. Sweat has served for 18
years, holds a Secret clearance and holds the rank of E-6. It is unknown what job title he holds
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(U//LES) In Canada, the Hells Angels remains the dominant
OMG. Similar to all dominant OMGs, it utilizes its support
clubs to conduct elicit activities. Canada continues to observe
a slight increase in the number of active-duty military
personnel associating with OMGs, to include the HAMC. Per
the Thunder Bay Police Service, the Infidels MC is very close
with its Hells Angels charter. On numerous occasions, the
Infidels and Hells Angels have been observed riding and
associating with each other. Several of their members are in
the Canadian military, to include the chapter president.
OMG Support Clubs
(U//LES) Throughout 2013, OMG and/or support club members who are soldiers in the United
States military, or are government employees or contractors, were observed by LE participating
at numerous parties, events, toy runs, funerals and trials. They include the following: 2013
Hells Angels U.S.A. Run, Rockford, Illinois; 2013 Sturgis Bike Rally; Swap Meets, Colorado
and Maryland; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Bike Week; Ocean City, Maryland, Bike Week;
Yuma, Arizona, Prison Run; and numerous events sponsored by the Hells Angels, Pagans,
Bandidos, Vagos, Mongols, Outlaws, Wheels of Soul, Thunderguards and smaller documented
OMGs.
(U//LES) As stated in the five previous reports, ATF will feature members of a documented
OMG and/or motorcycle club, their status within the club and their military history. Once it was
discovered that a member of an OMG was affiliated with the United States military or Federal
Government, their identifiers, as well as their OMG information, are disseminated to their
respected LE agency or security division.
(U//LES) In the 2013 OMGs and the Military report, ATF OSII
revealed
as being a documented member of the
Proud Few MC. The Proud Few is not considered an OMG; however,
and his fellow Proud Few members have been observed
associating and attending events hosted by the Phantoms and Iron
Horsemen throughout southern Maryland.
is currently employed
with a highly-secretive Department of Defense agency, where he holds
a Top Secret clearance. More disturbing is the fact the annual
OMGs and the Military report is labeled Law Enforcement Sensitive; however, this report
has been recovered in a recent FBI search warrant at the Outlaws Ft. Lauderdale
clubhouse, as well as disseminated via Hells Angels e-mail traffic
has viewed a copy of the 2013 report and made statements that he is identified in it.
As he does not work for a law enforcement agency, he should not be privy to the report.
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(U//LES) In the 2012 and 2013
OMGs and the Military reports,
ATF OSII predicted that violence
between the Pagans and Hells
Angels, or among their support
clubs, would escalate in North
Carolina. According to the
Greensboro Police Department
(PD) Intelligence Unit, as the
Pagans expand westward from
Camp Lejeune, they are moving
into territory controlled by the Hells Angels primary support clubs, the Red Devils and
Desperados. On several occasions, the Pagans and Red Devils have been involved in
altercations. In the past year, it is suspected that the Red Devils and Desperados have opened
three new chapters in the mid-to-eastern portion of North Carolina to fend off Pagans expansion.
If the Pagans travel north on I-95 toward Virginia or south toward Wilmington, there is a distinct
possibility they will encounter their adversaries. To combat this, the Pagans MC continues to
recruit active-duty and recently retired United States marines, DOD employees and government
contractors. As depicted on the map, the Pagans MC has three chapters in North Carolina;
however, LE suspects there is a possible fourth in the New Bern region. In the spring of 2013,
Virginia State Police observed a large pack of Pagans as they caravanned up I-81 toward West
Virginia. Intertwined in the middle of the pack was Joseph Bullard (far right). Per the DMDC,
he is a DOD contractor and holds a Secret clearance. It is unknown to which military/DOD
facility he reports. Before he became a contractor, Bullard spent 11 years in the United States
Navy. Matthew Yoskovich’s motorcycle was observed at the rear of the pack. At the time the
picture was snapped, he was a member of the Untamed Rebels and a soldier in the United States
Marine Corps. He does not hold a clearance and is believed to be an infantryman. The Untamed
Rebels is the primary support club for the Pagans in North Carolina. Similar to the Pagans, its
ranks are comprised of active-duty soldiers and government employees and/or contractors.
(U//LES) In the middle portion of the State, the Hells Angels and its support clubs have complete
control. In Durham, Winston-Salem and Fayetteville, they reign dominant in the OMG
community. The Hells Angels MC’s vast number of support clubs has spread and new chapters
are opening annually. In western North Carolina, the Outlaws MC continues to recover from
Operation Black Diamonds, a long-term ATF criminal case. According to the ATF Charlotte
FIG, the Outlaws MC has opened a new chapter in Statesville and its Black Pistons (primary
support club) has bolstered its rosters. As previously stated in last year’s report, LE suspects that
the Outlaws will make a second push for Rock Hill, South Carolina.
(U//LES) As traditional White OMGs expand in the suburbs, Black OMGs such as the Outcasts,
Wheels of Souls, Sin City Diciples and Thunderguards are popping up in Charlotte, Wilmington,
Winston-Salem, Durham and Fayetteville. Similar to Virginia and South Carolina, LE in North
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Carolina is witnessing a substantial increase in the number of Black OMGs. Many of their
clubhouses are located in the inner city. Many of the members are former military or street gang
members. In Fayetteville, a large portion of Black OMG members and their support clubs are
comprised of members who are stationed or employed at Ft. Bragg.
Virginia

(U//LES) Besides California, Virginia has witnessed the largest expansion of OMGs in the
United States. In the past 5 years, the Hells Angels, Outlaws, Iron Horseman, Mongols, Vagos,
Wheels of Soul, Thunderguards and Outcast have all opened new chapters. These
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aforementioned OMGs have infringed on territory once solely controlled by the Pagans or
Warlocks. ATF OSII has broken Virginia into five regions: Richmond, Hampton Roads,
Roanoke/I-81 corridor, I-66 corridor and I-95 north to northern Virginia. The Hampton Roads
and Richmond regions have experienced the largest increase in OMGs. Four (4) years after the
Hells Angels opened its first charter in Petersburg, the number of violent acts between the
HAMC and Pagans in the past 6 months has dramatically increased. On December 26, 2013, as
several Pagans and their support club members exited the Hideaway Bar in Richmond, they were
stabbed by knives and shanks. Even though it has not been confirmed, LE believes that the
HAMC Nomads Virginia charter and its support club members were behind the attack. In total,
three (3) Pagans members and one (1) Deranged Few member received non-life threatening
wounds. During the scuffle, one of the Pagans lost his 9mm handgun, which was not recovered.
This was the second incident between the two at the Hideaway Bar in December.
(U//LES) Several months later at The Junction in Newport News, the Pagans and Road Reapers
were involved in an altercation. Even though it was not reported to LE, it is suspected that the
Pagans were retaliating for the stabbing at the Hideaway Bar. One week later at the same venue,
two OMGs had a second scuffle. Even though The Junction is off limits to military personnel,
many of the Road Reapers, who are active-duty United States Navy and Air Force, are frequent
customers. According to Virginia State Police, if the Pagans members were not retaliating for
the incident in Richmond, then there is the distinct possibility that they are vying to expand into
the Hampton, Newport News, area.
(U//LES) Since the Hells Angels
opened its Beach Side charter in
February 2012, it has controlled
the Hampton Roads region. On
both sides of the bridges/tunnels,
its vast array of support clubs
controls the territory as far west
as Smithfield to I-64 west to
Williamsburg. In the past
month, the Merciless Souls, the
Hells Angels primary support
club, is suspected of opening a
clubhouse in Moyock, North
Carolina. OMGs such as the
Merciless Souls, Desperados,
Road Reapers, Scoundrels, Men
of War, and Dirty Riderz are
recruiting soldiers and sailors
from the United States military.
During the December food
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drive, scores of military personnel were observed as members, prospects, hang-arounds and
associates of the aforementioned clubs. Scott Riley (top right) is a member of the Scoundrels, a
new HAMC support club out of Smithfield, and an E-5 reservist on a U.S. Navy submarine. Per
the DMDC, he currently holds a Secret clearance. Craig Lyons was also observed riding in the
pack behind the Hells Angels. He is a member of the Dirty Riderz; members ride both Harley
Davidson and street motorcycles and wear a three-piece patch. Lyons is a chief petty officer (E7) and holds a Secret clearance.
(U//LES) During the HAMC food drive, all support club members were observed carrying food,
conducting overt security and riding in the pack behind the Hells Angels. The Road Reapers,
whose membership is comprised of civilians, recently retired military personnel as well as active
duty and reservists serving in the
United States Navy, Army and
Air Force, were responsible for
stopping traffic as the large pack
ran stop signs and red lights.
Many of its active-duty members
hold the ranks of E-5 and above.
More importantly, more than 50
percent of its military members
hold a Secret clearance. Aniello
Prota is chief petty officer (E-7),
holds a Secret clearance and is
assigned as a boatswain’s mate.
(Analyst Note: Prota is one of a
handful of active-duty Road
Reapers/military personnel who
were observed at the 1-day
event. All of the other Road
Reapers members have been
documented in previous versions
of the OMGs and the Military
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(U//LES) Other than the assault at the Hideaway Bar in
Richmond, the number of violent acts involving the Mongols,
Vagos, Pagans and Hells Angels has been minimal. The Vagos
has one member who resides outside of Richmond, while the
Mongols MC is primarily in downtown Richmond. In turn, the
Hells Angels and the Merciless Souls are located in Petersburg,
Chesterfield and Chester. The Pagans has three chapters in the
Richmond area: Chester, Richmond and North Richmond. To
infuriate the Pagans, Vagos and Mongols, several of the Hells
Angels are now sporting a Richmond tab on their colors.
(Analyst Note: By placing the Richmond tab on its colors, the HAMC is claiming Richmond as
Hells Angels territory. In the OMG community, you are telling all of your adversaries that
Richmond is your turf. This tab/flash is a precursor for future violence.)
(U//LES) The Wheels of Soul (WOS), Thunderguards and the Outcasts have all now opened
chapters in the Richmond/Petersburg area. On multiple occasions, the WOS has been observed
at HAMC events in Petersburg and Virginia Beach. As previously stated in last year’s OMGs
and the Military report, the Thunderguards and Pagans have a strong bond. Not only do they
associate at each other’s parties, funerals and fundraisers, they wear a brotherhood patch on their
colors. In New Jersey, Outcasts members have been observed associating with those of the
HAMC. However, while in Georgia, Alabama or Florida, the Outcasts MC sides with the
Outlaws, as it is the dominant White OMG.
(U//LES) In the Roanoke/I-81 corridor region, the Pagans and its support clubs are the only
OMGs. With two chapters in that region, they control all activity from the North Carolina border
south to the Tennessee border. Per Virginia State Police, in the fall of 2013, the Pagans
Lynchburg chapter was officially shut down. Due to a multitude of reasons, the president, “PK,”
was kicked out of the club and the remaining members either retired or transferred to Roanoke.
Per LE sources, several of the members moved to Fredericksburg with the intention of opening a
seventh Pagans chapter in Virginia; however, that has not been confirmed. From Roanoke to the
intersection of I-81 and I-66, the I-81 corridor is wide open. The Pagans MC does have
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(U//LES) The I-66 corridor is
controlled by the Pagans and
Warlocks. The Pagans MC does
have a northern Virginia chapter;
however, the members are spread
throughout the Winchester/West
Virginia border area. Similar to
the Pagans, the Ourea Demons,
its primary support club, has
members all along the I-66
corridor. The Warlocks MC is
located in Winchester and Prince William County. But its overall numbers continue to dwindle.
The I-95 corridor from Richmond to Springfield is an untapped entity. As stated in last year’s
report, the Green Machine, a Vagos support club, was looking to open a chapter in northern
Virginia. Per the Fairfax County Gang Unit, the Green Machine officially opened in the summer
of 2013. While monitoring a Pagans event, one member and three prospects were observed
throughout the afternoon. Even though it has not been confirmed, three of the four members are
active United States marines stationed at Quantico. As depicted in the photograph, James Talley
is shaking hands with former Pagan James Helton, an E-7 Infantry Unit leader. Throughout his
career, he has qualified on a litany of firearms and explosives. According to the DMDC, he
currently holds a Secret clearance. Many of the members are wearing a NOVA (northern
Virginia) side rocker. Similar to the previously discussed Richmond tab, Pagans members are
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(U//LES) In Prince William
County, the Infidels MC has
been observed at both Pagans
and Hells Angels events in
Virginia. Per its Web site, the
Infidels MC is comprised of
active-duty military, government
contractors and employees.
Depending on its location, many
of its members are associated
with a Special Forces
community, either as an operator
or in a support role. Even
though it is not affiliated or a
support club for a dominant
OMG, the Infidels MC tends to
choose the side of the dominant
OMG in the area. In Destin,
Florida, Infidels members have
been observed riding or
associating with the Outlaws. In
Fayetteville, North Carolina,
they are close to the Hells Angels. In Virginia, they ride with both the Pagans and Hells Angels,
depending on the location of the event.
(U//LES) During the Hells Angels food drive, Robert Hawkins (top right) and Eli Thomson were
observed riding in the procession by the Virginia Beach PD. Both Hawkins and Thompson are
full patched members of the Infidels. Per the DMDC, Hawkins is a DOD contractor at an
unknown facility in the Washington metropolitan area. He does not hold a security clearance.
Thompson is a master sergeant (E-8) in the United States Army and holds a Secret clearance. As
of April 1, 2014, it is unknown if Hawkins and Thompson are the only two members residing in
northern Virginia.
(U//LES) Many in LE suspect that Fredericksburg will be the next destination for a dominant
OMG. Besides a Thunderguards chapter, it is purported that the Pagans will eventually open a
chapter in Fredericksburg. It is an ideal destination on the I-95 corridor, because it sits directly
in the middle between Richmond and Washington, DC. At the Quaker Steak and Lube Bike
Night, OMGs such as the Warlocks, Pagans, Iron Horsemen, Thunderguards and Green Machine
were in attendance. More importantly, active-duty military personnel from the vast array of
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(U//LES) Over the past year, the Wheels of Soul (WOS) MC
has officially opened a chapter in northern Virginia. The
Fairfax County Gang Unit believes the WOS clubhouse is in
Alexandria; however, that has not been confirmed. Many of its
members reside in southern Fairfax, Prince William and/or
Spotsylvania Counties. According to the Prince George’s
County, Maryland, Police Department, several northern
Virginia WOS members reside in Prince George’s County. On
numerous occasions, northern Virginia WOS members have
been observed at parties, swap meets and events in Timonium,
Maryland; Petersburg, Virginia; and Prince George’s County.
It is suspected that the Wheels of Soul MC has three chapters in Virginia: Petersburg,
Portsmouth and northern Virginia. As previously stated, two of the Portsmouth WOS members
were discovered to be active-duty U.S. Navy and a government employee. During a recent WOS
“power run” in Richmond, Virginia State Police observed Reginald Redmond’s motorcycle in
the large pack. Redmond is a master-at-arms, petty officer first class (E-6) in the United States
Navy. Per the DMDC, he holds a Secret clearance. It is unknown to what naval vessel he is
assigned
(U//LES) During the 2014 Timonium, Maryland, Swap Meet,
OMG members from across Maryland and Virginia strolled the
venues in their colors. LE conducted overt surveillance to
prepare for possible violence between adversarial OMGs.
Throughout the 2-day event, the WOS from Baltimore, Prince
George’s County, Washington, DC, and northern Virginia made
it clear that they were the dominant Black OMG. While in the
parking lot, LE observed a vehicle, registered to Labrian Parker,
transporting four WOS members. Parker is currently a gunnery
sergeant (E-7) in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. He
does not hold a clearance. It is suspected that he is one of the
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Over the next year, the HAMC will have enough numbers to open a charter in the Frederick
region. This will be the first time the HAMC has opened a charter west of Baltimore. More
importantly, if this occurs, adversaries such as the Pagans and Norsemen will do their best to
make sure it is a short visit.
(U//LES) As this transpires, the Pagans Baltimore chapter has substantially grown in the past
year. For the longest time, the chapter was dormant; however, while actively recruiting, it now
has approximately 15 members. Many of its members reside in Baltimore and Anne Arundel
County. The Pagans MC’s primary support clubs are also expanding. The Gypsy Jokers, Lords
of Chaos and Demon Souls have been observed at numerous bike shows and swap meets in
Howard and Baltimore Counties.
(U//LES) In terms of membership, the Titans MC is the largest OMG in Maryland. Similar to
the Pagans, many Titans members reside in Baltimore City, Baltimore, Howard and Anne
Arundel Counties. As the HAMC has decreased to one charter, the Titans MC is no longer a
support club. Tension between the two continues to swell, due to the fact the Titans patched in
several former Mason-Dixon and Baltimore Hells Angels. In the eyes of the HAMC, the Titans
knowingly took in members who still had not covered up their Hells Angels Deathheads, which
infuriated the New Roc City charter. As of April 1, 2014, several of the Titans members are
government employees and active-duty military. It has been reported that one of the New Jersey
members is an employee of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
(U//LES) In southern and central
Maryland, the Iron Horsemen
MC is furious that the Iron Order
continues to don a three-piece
patch. In the past 2 months, there
have been several bloody
confrontations between the two.
On February 28, 2014, both were
involved in a melee at a strip club
in Baltimore. Iron Horsemen
members were equipped with
bats, knives, MagLite flashlights and hammers. Even though nobody was killed, both OMGs
suffered major injuries. One week later, as three Iron Order members were idling at a red light in
Prince George’s County, they were viciously attacked by several car loads of suspected Iron
Horsemen members. Two of the three Iron Order members were severely beaten with bats, ax
handles and crow bars. The assailants were not wearing colors or indicia that depicted they were
Iron Horsemen members, supporters or associates.
[Analyst Note: The Iron Order is one of the fastest growing motorcycle clubs in the United
States. Members wear a traditional three-piece patch with a State bottom rocker. The fact that
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they wear the State bottom rocker has infuriated the HAMC, Outlaws, Iron Horsemen, Pagans
and Bandidos. More importantly, many of their members are police and corrections officers,
active-duty military and/or government employees and contractors. Over the past 4 years, the
Iron Order has had several violent confrontations with each of the aforementioned OMGs. Per
the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), in 2013, an Iron Order member was run off the
road by a Bandidos member. In Clarksville, Kentucky, the Iron Order and Outlaws have been
involved in several violent altercations. On May 14, 2011, HAMC South Carolina Nomads
member William Sosebee stabbed an Iron Order member outside a bar in South Carolina.
Despite the violence, they continue to move into territory controlled by one of the Dominant 7.]
California
(U//LES) California continues to be a hotbed of violence among OMGs. Since the previous
OMGs and the Military report was disseminated, the Hells Angels has opened two new charters
in southern California. With the fear of the Vagos spreading into Kern County, the HAMC
opened the Bakersfield charter on October 2, 2013. To form the charter, it patched over many of
the Bastards MC members and made them prospects. In turn, members from the Monterey, San
Fernando Valley and San Jose charters transferred in to complete the roster. On January 15,
2014, members from the recently frozen Orange County charter, as well as the San Fernando
Valley charter, created the Southern California charter. Due to recent Mongols migration in the
San Fernando Valley, as well as in Fullerton and Anaheim, the HAMC is trying to hold on to
their beloved turf. Immediately after it opened the charter, tension escalated between the two
adversaries. Per the San Diego Sheriff’s Office (SO), on March 22, 2014, at approximately 6
p.m., a large pack of Mongols was traveling northbound on I-15 near the U.S. Border Patrol
checkpoint, when they were encountered by a truck and several motorcycles operated by Hells
Angels. The truck tried to run a smaller, trailing pack of Mongols off the interstate. After these
Mongols members sped up to the larger pack, they pulled over to the side and confronted the
Hells Angels, whom they outnumbered. Both sides started fighting on the side of the interstate
with knives, bats, hammers, crowbars and screwdrivers. Reportedly, the members in the truck
had firearms, but they were never recovered. In the end, two Hells Angels were rushed to the
hospital with stab wounds. It was reported that traffic was backed up approximately 3 miles. To
date, it is an open investigation and nobody has been arrested. Per multiple sources, the Hells
Angels MC has declared war on the Mongols.
(U//LES) In San Diego, the Vagos, Mongols, Hells Angels and the smaller documented OMGs
and their support clubs are rapidly expanding. Utilizing the vast amount of military and DOD
personnel in the region, OMGs and their supporters are recruiting these personnel for their steady
paycheck, military training, camaraderie and the sense of bonding they received while fighting
alongside each other in Afghanistan and Iraq. Over the past year in the city of San Diego and its
outlining suburbs, several United States marines in the same unit or command flocked to the
Green Machine, a Vagos support club, and the Devils Diciples. At parties, runs and charitable
events, military personnel riding as nontraditional OMGs were observed in great numbers in
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deployment to Afghanistan. He does not hold a security clearance. Barry Heaton (middle right)
is a sergeant (E-5) in the United States Marine Corps and works as a field radio operator.
Similarly to Carbajal and Cochran, Raymond Leonberger is an E-7 in the United States Marine
Corps and works as an LAV crewman. He does not hold a clearance. Nathan Kidd (bottom
right) is also an LAV crewman in the United States Marine Corps and holds the rank of E-5.
(U//LES) In comparison to the
Green Machine, the Devils
Diciples (DD) has a chapter in
Oceanside and many of its new
members are United States
marines assigned to Camp
Pendleton. The DD is friendly
with many of the dominant
OMGs in southern California.
Per the San Diego SO, DD
members have been observed by
LE at numerous parties, runs
and events, excluding those of
the Mongols. Six of its 12
members are active-duty United
States marines. Brian Snell (far
right) is a staff sergeant (E-6)
and works on assault
amphibious vehicles. He does
not hold a security clearance.
Rigo Betancourt (top left) is a
sergeant (E-5) crewman on an
assault amphibious vehicle and
also does not hold a security
clearance. David Wallace is a
reservist in the United States
Marine Corps. Similar to
Betancourt, he is a crewman on
an assault amphibious vehicle.
John Fluckiger is an E-6 motor
transport maintenance chief.
Per the DMDC, he does not hold
a security clearance. The
youngest and only prospect of the group, David “Skip” Hall, is a private first class (E-2) and is
currently an aircraft maintenance support equipment mechanic.
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(U//LES) In mid-to-northern California, OMGs are recruiting street gang members instead of
soldiers. Due to the large numbers of Hispanic street gangs in Fresno, Stockton, Daly City and
San Francisco, the Vagos, Mongols and Hells Angels and their support clubs are substantially
expanding. As depicted throughout this report, expansion brews violence. Per the San Mateo
Gang Intelligence and Investigations Unit, many of the Hispanic street gang members are
affiliated with the Norteños. Many of the street gang members are joining OMGs such as
Wanted, Mayhem, West Coast OG Riderz, Bay Riders and Malos Hechos. The Bay Riders and
West Coast OG Riderz are affiliated with the HAMC, while the Wanted is aligned with the
Vagos. Oddly enough, several former Hells Angels Nomads were bona fide Norteños.
(U//LES) On September 21, 2013, the
Wanted was hosting a charity event in
Broadmoor. Numerous OMGs were in
attendance, to include the Vagos. At
approximately 7:50 p.m., Hells Angels
members from Daly City and San
Francisco arrived, which immediately
led to an altercation. Shots were
exchanged between the HAMC,
Wanted and Vagos. Two HAMC
members were shot and received nonlife threatening injuries. While LE was
on the scene of the shooting, the South
San Francisco Police Department
(SSFPD) effectively conducted a traffic stop on two vehicles carrying Vagos members. In total,
six handguns and one shotgun were recovered, and seven Vagos members were arrested for
weapons violations. Hostility between the three remains high.
Military Weapons and Equipment
(U//LES) In February 2013, ATF
and the California Highway
Patrol (CHP) opened an
investigation on Hells Angels
Vallejo prospect Dennis
Killough. It was discovered that
Killough was selling an infrared
rifle (IR) target system via the
Internet. After meeting with
undercover (UC) agents, he sold
a rifle-mountable infrared (IR)
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laser and an infrared laser illuminator for $3,000. Further investigation revealed the scope was
military issue, not for use by the general public, and was stamped as such. When the
undercovers met Killough in May, he was accompanied by his spouse, Sarah Barham. At the
time, she was a public safety dispatcher for the CHP. During the meeting, an ATF agent spoke
to both of them about historical drug transactions and robberies. On several occasions, Killough
expressed interest in working for the UC during drug transactions and was to be paid for his
services. The UC would utilize Killough’s status as a biker as a show of force/intimidation to
conduct security. During separate meetings between Killough and the UC, Barham was present.
She even admitted to being at the location where Killough sold the IR equipment to the
undercovers. On one occasion, Barham and Killough engaged in conversation with the UC
regarding an incident where Barham had been listening to the scanner and heard a police
response to a physical altercation in which Killough had been involved. Barham related she
warned Killough of the police response and he was able to escape unidentified. In June,
Killough sold the AR-15 that housed the IR equipment for $1,000. Before Killough delivered
the weapon to the undercovers, he had to pick up the firearm from his wife. On one occasion,
Barham, utilizing her position as a dispatcher, queried a license plate and provided the
undercovers with the registered owner’s information. For her services, she was paid $250. In
August, UC agents paid Killough $1,000 for conducting security during a staged
methamphetamine transaction. In December 2013, Killough was charged with being a convicted
felon in possession of a firearm, sale of assault weapon, being armed with a firearm during a
drug offense, and transportation of methamphetamine for sale. Barham was charged with
possession of methamphetamine for sale and bribery.
(U//LES) During execution of a
search warrant at Killough’s
storage unit, LE recovered a
sawed-off shotgun and
numerous Hells Angels indicia.
ATF and its LE partners also
conducted a search warrant on
the Hells Angels Vallejo
clubhouse. Inside the
clubhouse they recovered a
CHP motorcycle helmet and a
copy of the 2012 OMGs and the Military report. Located in the bunk room was a secret
compartment that housed all of their paperwork. The hidden compartment was located behind a
bookcase that was opened after pulling on a secret lever. Located on the front left wall upon
entering the clubhouse was a shadow box and picture presented to them by Technical Sergeant
Kenneth A. Lawrence. It is suspected that Lawrence was previously stationed at Travis Air
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(U//LES) On January 3, 2014,
the Lakewood, Washington,
Police Department arrested
Christopher Rither on a buy/bust
delivery of 1 ounce of
methamphetamine to a
cooperating witness. The PD
recovered a loaded handgun in
his jacket and approximately
69.7 grams of methamphetamine.
A subsequent search warrant was
conducted on Rither’s residence.
Detectives recovered a loaded
handgun, ammunition, narcotics,
military body armor, one old set
of police-style body armor and a
military gas mask. They also
recovered a business card for
former Resurrection MC Seattle
chapter president Donald “Dry
Cell” Colvin. After speaking to
Rither’s spouse, she revealed her
husband and Colvin were close friends and he would come over to their house to work on his
motorcycles and vehicles. Rither is a multi-convicted felon, and his residence is located outside
Joint Base Lewis McCord. The Resurrection MC is associated with the Hells Angels Nomads
Washington charter and the Bandidos. Per the ATF Seattle FIG and Seattle PD, members of the
Resurrection MC have been observed at numerous OMG parties in Seattle and Tacoma.
Female Association
(U//LES) During the 2013 Hells
Angels South Run in
Rockingham, North Carolina,
ATF OSII and the Greensboro
PD observed approximately 250
Hells Angels and support club
members throughout the 2-day
event. As a large pack of
Virginia Nomads and Beach
Side members entered the
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venue, several new Merciless Souls prospects and members were documented riding in the rear.
Former Iron Tribe member Carl Lowery was now wearing Merciless Souls prospect colors. Per
the Virginia Beach PD, Chesapeake PD and NCIS Norfolk, he is currently married to Olivia
Lowery, an active-duty United States Navy sailor. Lowery is a first class petty officer and does
not a hold security clearance. Carl Lowery’s father is a
longstanding member of the Iron Tribe and retired from the
United States Navy. After retirement, he worked as a DOD
contractor in the Hampton Roads region.
[Analyst Note: The Iron Tribe is an official support club of the
Renegades. Both OMGs are very close with the Hells Angels
Beach Side charter. Even though many of the members reside
near Moyock, North Carolina, they are frequent visitors to all
HAMC events and parties in Virginia Beach and Norfolk.]
City and State Employees
(U//LES) Since the last two OMGs and the Military reports were disseminated, ATF has learned
that there are numerous documented OMG members who work for city, county and State
governments. They hold positions in the water and sewage departments, and are electricians, bus
drivers, police department mechanics, parking authority, etc. In many aspects they do not have
access to sensitive documents, but do have access to information on residences and vehicles
owned and operated by local, State and Federal law enforcement personnel. As depicted earlier
in the report, the Pagans are the dominant OMG in
Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. On any given
weekend, it is not uncommon to witness 30-40 Pagans
and their support club members holding an event, run or
party. Per multiple LE sources, Richard “Ribcage”
Bernard, suspected Pagans Bucks County chapter
president, was employed by the Philadelphia Parking
Authority. At Pagans events, he was witnessed driving
vehicles registered to the Philadelphia Parking
Authority. After 33 years, he officially retired, collects
a pension and is still a member of the Pagans. While he
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Reference
(U) If you have any questions or concerns, or would like to provide or share additional
information pertaining to active, prior or retired military personnel involved with an OMG, a
support club or motorcycle club, please contact IRS
. It is
ATF OSII’s goal to continue to monitor and inform on OMGs and the military, with the intention
of releasing an updated report in 2015.
(U) ATF OSII would like to acknowledge the many Federal, State, local and overseas law
enforcement agencies that contributed significant intelligence to this report. A comprehensive
exposure of OMGs and their military affiliations would not have been possible without the
extensive participation and information sharing by the agencies listed below:
Federal
ATF Field Intelligence Groups (FIGs) and Offices: New York, Washington, Los
Angeles, Seattle, Boston, Chicago, Charlotte, Louisville, Nashville, Philadelphia,
Phoenix, Kansas City and St. Paul
a Center (DMDC), Monterey, CA
Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS): Paxtuxent River, Washington, DC, Los
Angeles, Yuma, Quantico, Camp Lejeune, Cherry Point, Norfolk, Okinawa and Far East
ort Carson, Fort Irwin, Fort Huachuca, Fort Campbell, Fort
Bragg, Fort Meade and Fort Bliss
and Hurlburt Field
, Seattle and Anchorage
ted States Army Reserve, 416th Theater Engineer Command
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Provost Marshal’s Office, Security & Emergency
Services
State
Alaska
Arizona

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California
Anaheim Police Department, Intelligence Unit
verside County Sheriff’s Office

nia Department of Justice
Manteca Police Department
Colorado
Police Department
Colorado Springs Police Department
Connecticut
Kansas
Florida
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office
Hawaii
Honolulu Police Department
Idaho
Boise Police Department
State of Idaho, Security Operations Center
Illinois

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Maryland
Maryland State Police, Intelligence Unit

Massachusetts
Lynn Police Department
Lee Police Department
Michigan
Michigan State Police/MIOC
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska

New Hampshire
New Mexico
Santa Fe Police Department
New York
New York State Police, New York State Intelligence Center, Gang Intelligence Unit
New York Division of Military and Naval Affairs
Nevada
Police Department
North Carolina

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Ohio
Columbus, Ohio, Division of Police, Criminal Information Unit
Pennsylvania

Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
York County Sheriff’s Office, FBI OCDETF Task Force
Texas

Virginia

Norfolk Police Department
Hampton Police Department
Stafford County Police Department
Fairfax County Police Department, Gang Unit
Loudon County Sheriff’s Office
Wyoming
Wyoming Highway Patrol
Washington

Overseas
Australia
ew South Wales Police Force
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Canada
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
Norway
National Criminal Investigation Service
United Kingdom
Warwickshire Police, Police HQ
EUROPOL

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