He may be in the Hudson Valley area of New York. Six members and associates of the Hells Angels operating in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties have been arrested and charged with various racketeering, narcotics and money laundering offenses, including assault of a rival gangmember with a hammer, the U.S. Attorney's office announced Thursday. Slightam was last seen with a short goatee and mustache, although he may have changed his appearance to avoid capture.

Thomas Schmidt of Staten Island;Joseph Kaplan of Valhalla;John "Uncle" Calvacchio of Kent;Jeff Amato of Mamaroneck and Gary Paganelli of Cortlandt Manor were arrested in New York Thursday morning, Kim said, while Arieta, California resident Michael Piccione was arrested near Los Angeles. He is wanted in connection with an investigation into the Hells Angels outlaw motorcycle gang operating in New Rochelle, New York. Kim said most of their activities included narcotics trafficking, extortion, money laundering, contraband cigarettes, prostitution and altered motor vehicle parts - along with the alleged assault of a rival gang member with a hammer in the middle of a restaurant.

", "In this case, they allegedly used those tactics by attacking a rival gang member with a hammer in the middle of a restaurant and placing innocent people in danger," Sweeney said in a statement.

Calvacchio was charged with narcotics conspiracy in connection with the distribution of cocaine, oxycodone and marijuana.

Kaplan was charged with assault in aid of racketeering activity in connection with the 2012 assault.

The assault happened in December 2012, Kim said, when members of the New Roc Hells Angels beat a rival Diablos motorcycle gang member over the head with a hammer in a crowded restaurant in Poughkeepsie in retaliation for encroaching on their territory.

Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. As alleged, through the sale of cocaine, oxycodone, and marijuana and their violent conflict with rival gangs, members of the New Roc Hells Angels wreaked havoc on the streets of Westchester, Putnamand Dutchess counties," Kim said in a statement.

You may also contact your local FBI office, the nearest American Embassy or Consulate, or you can submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov. Slightam also known as Crazy Chris and Cris McNair is described as Male/White, 511.

All rights reserved. The FBIs New York Field Office, Westchester County Safe Streets Task Force, is assisting the United States Marshals Service with the search for Christopher Slightam.

Slightam was released on bail after being arrested and charged in February of 2017 on federal RICO and narcotics conspiracy charges. Piccione was charged with narcotics conspiracy in connection with the distribution of cocaine, oxycodone and marijuana as well as conspiracy to commit money laundering. FBI Assistant Director William Sweeney said gangs like the Hells Angels often use violence and intimidation to protect their turf and "establish themselves.

Schmidt, who prosecutors said was the former vice president of the New Roc Hells Angels, was charged with participating in a racketeering conspiracy; assault in aid of racketeering activity in connection with the 2012 assault; narcotics conspiracy in connection to cocaine, oxycodone and marijuana distribution; and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Joon Kim, acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced the arrests of allegedmembers of the New Roc Hells Angels,which he said operatedprimarily in and around Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties from at least 2008 to August 2014.

Slightam pleaded guilty and was ordered to surrender to U.S.

"Regardless of the name these men operate under, the FBI Westchester Safe Streets Gang Task Force works dailyto remove these alleged violent members of our society and to create a safer community for everyone.". Amato was charged withnarcotics conspiracy in connection with the distribution of cocaine, oxycodone and marijuana as well as possessing with intent to distribute and distributing methamphetamine.

NEW YORK, NY The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of Christopher Slightam, 47, of New Rochelle.

"Together with our law enforcement partners, we are determined to combat gang and drug violence throughout the Southern District of New York..

A federal arrest warrant was issued for Slightam in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, White Plains, New York, on July 21, 2017, after he was charged with failure to appear. Marshals in July of 2017, but he failed to appear.

Paganelli was charged withnarcotics conspiracy in connection with the distribution of cocaine, oxycodone and marijuana as well possessing with intent to distribute and distributing cocaine.

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He has tattoos on his arms.

weighing 220 to 240 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair worn short, in a buzz cut. 2022 www.lohud.com.

If anyone has information on Christopher Slightam or his whereabouts, they are asked to call the FBIs New York Field Office at 212-384-5000.