{"id":144023,"date":"2023-07-08T10:42:33","date_gmt":"2023-07-08T14:42:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valorguardians.com\/blog\/?p=144023"},"modified":"2023-07-08T10:52:43","modified_gmt":"2023-07-08T14:52:43","slug":"veterans-included-among-indicted-members-of-a-violent-biker-gang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azuse.cloud\/?p=144023","title":{"rendered":"Veterans included among indicted members of a violent biker gang"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Retired Sergeant First Class LaBarron Pollock was among the veterans arrested as part of an investigation into a violent motorcycle gang. (USA Today)<\/strong><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sixteen members of a motorcycle club were indicted in Bryan County, Georgia. They were charged with domestic terrorism, armed robbery, and assault. The U.S. Army confirmed that Army veterans were among those indicted. Traits developed by military service appear to appeal to gang recruiters. Their gang is associated with a recent mass shooting in Augusta, Georgia.<\/p>\n

From USA Today:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A look at the nine Army veterans charged with gang-related crimes<\/b><\/p>\n

Here’s look at the careers of the nine former servicemen recently arrested for crimes committed by the Outcast Motorcycle Gang, according to a court indictment and the U.S. Army Human Resources Command at Fort Knox:<\/p>\n

Demon Thompson, ‘9 Ball’<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Age: 45<\/p>\n

Served: 4 years<\/p>\n

Army rank: Specialist (Nuclear medical specialist)<\/p>\n

Charges: Conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, conspiracy to commit robbery by intimidation, four counts of violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act.<\/p>\n

LaBarron Pollock, ‘Bootleg’<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Age: 48<\/p>\n

Served: 19 years<\/p>\n

Deployments: 6 — Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait<\/p>\n

Army rank: Sergeant first class (Motor transport operator)<\/p>\n

Charges: Conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, conspiracy to commit robbery by intimidation, four counts of violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act.<\/p>\n

Shron Gilbert, ‘Hard Left’<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Age: 51<\/p>\n

Served: 12 years<\/p>\n

Deployments: 1 — Iraq<\/p>\n

Army rank: Staff sergeant (Health care specialist)<\/p>\n

Charges: 14 counts of violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, 11 counts of aggravated assault, seven counts of attempted armed robbery, two counts of conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, two counts of conspiracy to commit robbery by intimidation, two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.<\/p>\n

Lee Alan Mole, ‘Trench’<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Age: 58<\/p>\n

Served: 21 years<\/p>\n

Army rank: Sergeant first class (Infantryman)<\/p>\n

Charges: 14 counts of violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, 11 counts of aggravated assault, seven counts of attempted armed robbery, two counts of conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, two counts of conspiracy to commit robbery by intimidation, two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.<\/p>\n

Marquis Jones, ‘Grudge’<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Age: 34<\/p>\n

Served: 15 years<\/p>\n

Deployments: 4 — Afghanistan, Iraq<\/p>\n

Army rank: Sergeant first class (Unit supply specialist)<\/p>\n

Charges: Eight counts of violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, two counts of conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, two counts of conspiracy to commit robbery by intimidation<\/p>\n

Donovan Scott, ‘Sockit’<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Age: 35<\/p>\n

Served: Less than one year<\/p>\n

Army rank: Private (Trainee)<\/p>\n

Charges: Eight counts of violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, two counts of conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, two counts of conspiracy to commit robbery by intimidation<\/p>\n

Terrance Donita Potter, ‘Chatter Box’<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Age: 44<\/p>\n

Served: 24 years<\/p>\n

Deployments: 5 — Iraq, Afghanistan<\/p>\n

Army rank: Sergeant first class (Cannon crewmember)<\/p>\n

Charges: 14 counts of violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, 11 counts of aggravated assault, seven counts of attempted armed robbery, two counts of conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, two counts of conspiracy to commit robbery by intimidation, two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.<\/p>\n

Eddie Latson Jr., ‘Stash’<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Age: 43<\/p>\n

Served: 20 years<\/p>\n

Deployments: 3 — Iraq, Afghanistan<\/p>\n

Army rank: Captain (Logistics)<\/p>\n

Charges: 14 counts of violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, 11 counts of aggravated assault, seven counts of attempted armed robbery, two counts of conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, two counts of conspiracy to commit robbery by intimidation, two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.<\/p>\n

Joseph Leeks, ‘Axel’<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Age: 44<\/p>\n

Served: 20 years<\/p>\n

Deployments: 3 — Iraq, Afghanistan<\/p>\n

Army rank: Staff sergeant (Horizontal construction engineer)<\/p>\n

Alleged involvement in the gang: Road captain<\/p>\n

Charges: Eight counts of violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, two counts of conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, and two counts of conspiracy to commit robbery by intimidation.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

USA Today has the rest of the details<\/a>. This is a development of a previously reported event. In June, WRDW, 1226 On Your Side, provided details on the charges<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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