Six Bikers Arrested on Gun Charges

Adam Devine

CHENANGO, NY – Six men affiliated with with the Infamous Ryders motorcycle club have been arrested on weapons charges, the New York State Police reported.

On June 12, troopers initiated a traffic stop on Upper Front Street in the town of Chenango after observing vehicle and traffic violations. 

“An investigation resulted in the arrest of two men who were found to be in possession of several illegal guns and magazines not compliant with the SAFE Act.  They were also discovered to be in possession of illegal metal knuckles and suspected illegal narcotics.,” police said.


  • Jeffrey A. Everetts, age 39 of Sayre, PA charged with four counts of the class “D” felony of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the third degree. 
  • Nephrem W. Holt, age 32 of Albany, NY charged with two counts of the class “D” felony of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the third degree and the misdemeanor of Criminal Possession of Weapon in the fourth degree. 

Another traffic stop on Upper Front Street in the town of Chenango resulted in the arrest of four men from Pennsylvania.  Troopers found them in possession of several illegal guns and illegal magazines that are not compliant with the SAFE Act. 

  • Robert J. Applegate II, age 56 of Kinzers, PA, charged with three counts of the class “D” felony of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the third degree. 
  • Robert J. Applegate III, age 31 of Lancaster, PA charged with three counts of the class “D” felony of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the third degree. 
  • Glen W. Applegate, age 28 of Kinzers, PA charged with three counts of the class “D” felony of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the third degree. 
  • Trevor D. Sweigart, age 29 of Lititz, PA charged with four counts of the class “D” felony of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the third degree. 

All six men were processed at SP Binghamton then arraigned at Broome County Central Arraignment and Processing and remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail. 

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