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Local prison guard is one of two arrested for leading violent biker gang

A Walla Walla prison guard, and a Umatilla County man, have both been arrested for their alleged roles in assaults as part of a violent motorcycle gang called the Pagans.

According to a news release from the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office, authorities arrested Dustin Wendelin, who is a Corrections Officer with the Washington Department of Corrections, was arrested at the Walla Walla Penitentiary.

Authorities also arrested Charles Montgomery at his residence in Umatilla County, Oregon.

Both men are indicted in Georgia with charges of Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Battery, and three counts each of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act. Both also hold leadership positions in a local Pagan’s chapter, authorities say.

Their extradition to Georgia is the first step in a joint investigation into the West Coast Pagan’s OMG, and investigation continues with additional charges pending.

According to a release, intelligence generated from traffic stops in Walla Walla County led to a joint investigation into the two local members of the Pagan’s 1% Outlaw Motorcycle Gang.

The Pagan’s OMG are a national 1% Outlaw Motorcycle Gang. They frequently participate in violent crime, trafficking, and racketeering, according to police. In the last several months, Pagan’s members nationwide have allegedly participated in bombings, shootings, felonious assaults, and homicides.