A notorious outlaw motorcycle gang leader has admitted to illegally possessing a firearm in New Jersey, federal authorities announced today.
Keith Richter, a/k/a ‘Conan,’ 62, of Bay Shore, New York, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon before U.S. District Judge Kevin McNulty in Newark.
Richter, the national president of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club, is known to law enforcement for his gang’s involvement in narcotics trafficking, weapons trafficking, and violent crimes.
In February 2021, Richter was pulled over in Mercer County, New Jersey, after leaving a Pagan’s party in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. A loaded Ruger P345 .45 caliber handgun was found in the vehicle’s front-seat compartment during the traffic stop.
Richter, a convicted felon, faced up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for the offense. His sentencing is set for December 3, 2021.
Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig credited multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Drug Enforcement Administration, for their investigation into the case.
The case is part of Project Guardian, a federal initiative aimed at reducing gun violence and enforcing federal firearms laws.
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Key Facts
- State: New Jersey
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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