Pagan’s Member Admits Role in Assault of Rival Gang Members at West Norriton Wawa

On March 23, 2026, Jason William Lawless, 46, a patched member of the Pagans Outlaw Motorcycle Gang from Bridgeport, PA, pleaded guilty in Montgomery County Court to simple assault and conspiracy to commit simple assault.

This stems from the October 17, 2025, incident in the parking lot of the Wawa at 2544 West Main Street in West Norriton Township. Lawless and eight other Pagans allegedly rolled up on two members of the rival Unknown Bikers Outlaw Motorcycle Gang, surrounded them, and tried to rip off their colors. The confrontation turned into a shootout — six people were shot, including two innocent bystanders (one took a round to the face while putting air in his tires). Fourteen shell casings were recovered.

Lawless is the first of the nine charged Pagans to take a plea. The rest are still facing serious felony charges including aggravated assault, riot, and recklessly endangering other persons. Classic colors dispute that went south fast and dragged civilians into it.

What Happened

Defendant: Jason William Lawless, 46, of Bridgeport, PA (a Pagans member).
Plea: On Monday, March 23, 2026, Lawless pleaded guilty in Montgomery County Court to misdemeanor charges of simple assault and conspiracy to commit simple assault.
His Admission: Lawless admitted he conspired with the other eight Pagans members during the confrontation with rival Unknown Bikers Motorcycle Gang (UBMG) members in the parking lot of the Wawa at 2544 W. Main Street, West Norriton Township, on October 17, 2025. He acknowledged being present and intending to act as support if needed, though he claimed he did not physically engage in the assault himself.
Sentencing: He was sentenced to time served to 23 months in county jail (with credit for 145 days already served while awaiting trial) plus 23 months of probation (consecutive to any parole). He must also stay away from the Wawa location.

Case Background

The October 17, 2025, incident began as a confrontation between nine Pagans and two UBMG members. It escalated into gunfire, injuring six people — including two innocent bystanders (one shot in the face, one in the torso).
All nine Pagans were charged with aggravated/simple assault, conspiracy, riot, and recklessly endangering other persons.
This is the first guilty plea in the case. The remaining defendants are still heading toward a joint trial scheduled for May 18, 2026.

What It Means

Lawless’s plea breaks the unified front among the defendants and could provide prosecutors with additional leverage or testimony against the others.
It highlights how these cases often see some members cut deals while others fight the charges.
The defense for other Pagans (including motions for dismissal or severance) continues, with some arguing lack of direct participation.

This is a significant crack in the Pagans’ defense in one of the most publicized MC-related shootouts in the Philadelphia suburbs in recent years.

Source: Super Grok