UPDATE: Detention hearings scheduled today for four alleged members of a Lake area outlaw motorcycle gang

Federal prosecutors accuse the Lake of the Ozarks Galloping Goose Motorcycle Club of promoting a climate of fear through intimidation, violence and threats of violence.

A federal grand jury in Jefferson City has returned a 25-count federal indictment against seven people allegedly members of what federal prosecutors call the Galloping Goose outlaw motorcycle gang. The indictment alleges that members of the Galloping Goose were involved in acts of violence, including assault, extortion and attempted robbery.

U.S. Attorney's Office spokesman Don Ledford tells 939 the Eagle that detention hearings are set for today (Tuesday) for leader Tonka Ponder and three other Galloping Goose members: Tretch Lawrence, 48 , Keith Nolen Jr., 34, known as “Seg” and Daniel Kurtzenborn, 41. The indictment alleges that Tonka Ponder and the three other men conspired to assault members of the Mongols Motorcycle Club and the Iron Celtics Motorcycle Association in July 2021, resulting in serious physical injuries during a very serious shooting. publicized on the busy Bagnell Dam strip.

Mr. Ledford says Tonka Ponder, Lawrence, Nolen and Kurtzeborn remain in the custody of U.S. Marshals.