Gothamist
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.
Gothamist
Listen Live
News
Pagans Biker Gang Busted In Plot To Off Hells Angels
By
Ben Yakas
Published Sep 15, 2010
Modified Sep 15, 2010
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
Never miss a story
Email address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .
By
Ben Yakas
Published Sep 15, 2010
Modified Sep 15, 2010
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
We rely on your support to make local news available to all
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
In a page right out of the show "Sons of Anarchy," seventeen members of the motorcycle club The Pagans were arrested today in a plot to kill their arch-enemies, the Hells Angels. Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents arrested the members this morning at the alleged headquarters of the Long Island Pagans, the House of Tattooing in Rocky Point. They face charges of conspiracy to commit murder, assault (some using "axe handles, boots, billiard balls, and a pipe wrench"), distribution of cocaine and oxycodone, conspiracy to commit extortion and weapons charges (PDF).
Among those arrested were leaders John Richard Ebeling, Jr., who was the president of the Pagans Long Island chapter, and now oversees the activities of Pagan chapters around the east coast, and Jason "Roadblock" Blair, who succeeded Ebeling as president of the Long Island chapter in May. The club was infiltrated by ATF agents, including one who rose to the rank of Vice President in the club.
The Pagans have about 900 members in 44 chapters between New York and Florida, and are said to be having a resurgence in LI in recent years. Between 1999 and 2002, more than 100 members of the Pagans were convicted in federal prosecutions on Long Island, most stemming from a failed attack on the Hells Angels in 2002. Despite the apparent grizzly nature of the club, neighbors on LI were surprised at the arrests: "They were very peaceful," said Chris Grzymala, who runs Shore Line Insurance down the block from the tattoo parlor. "They are terrific neighbors," another neighbor told Newsday.
Tagged
atf
conspiracy
gang
hells angels
motorcycle club
rivals
the pagans
Ben Yakas
Ben Yakas is a former Gothamist reporter.
Read more
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
MORE news
Black couple seeking Queens apartment sues over racist text from broker
The broker accidentally sent them a text that said "Ugh, they're Black," according to the suit.
By
Brittany Kriegstein
Published Oct 23, 2026 at 3:20 p.m. ET
NJ early voting begins Saturday. Here's everything you need to know.
Our 2026 New Jersey voter’s guide for this year’s midterm elections.
By
Mike Hayes
News
NJ early voting begins Saturday. Here's everything you need to know.
Our 2026 New Jersey voter’s guide for this year’s midterm elections.
By
Mike Hayes
Countdown clocks are coming to an NYC bus stop near you
By
Stephen Nessen
Are NJ schools unconstitutionally segregated? It's back to the courts to decide.
By
Colleen O'Dea
Early Addition: New Jersey considering a ban on chewing gum because of microplastics
By
James Ramsay
Never miss a story
Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.
Sign upEmail address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .