‘Survivor’
Brandon Hantz Arrested in Gang Takedown …
Racketeering, Arson Costs
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Brandon Hantz — a veteran of the “Survivor” universe — has been arrested on prices of racketeering conspiracy and arson … whereas a number of of his alleged associates are dealing with homicide prices.
The U.S. Legal professional’s Workplace for the Southern District of Texas unsealed a 22-count indictment Wednesday charging Hantz and 13 others with a wide range of crimes … alleging they’re all members or associates of the Bandidos bike gang within the state.
In response to prosecutors, the Bandidos are engaged in a turf battle with a rival gang — B*EAST … and, the Bandidos allegedly put out a “smash on site” order in opposition to their rival, which implies members are instructed to assault and even homicide members of B*EAST.
Hantz — who the DOJ says goes by the nicknames “Loco” and “Gun Drop” — just isn’t accused of assault or homicide … however, he’s dealing with two prices — racketeering conspiracy and arson. He faces as much as 20 years for every cost.
A federal legislation enforcement supply confirmed to TMZ … Hantz was charged in reference to the indictment. A member of the family confirmed to us Brandon was arrested … although they are saying he left the Bandidos final yr. His home was raided this morning.
Brandon appeared on “Survivor: South Pacific” and “Survivor: Caramoan” … along with his most memorable second coming in ‘Caramoan’ when he and fellow contestant Phillip Sheppard obtained into an altercation that ended with Hantz dumping out all of his tribe’s meals reserves.
If the final identify sounds acquainted … it is ‘trigger Brandon’s uncle is Russell Hantz — some of the notorious villains in “Survivor” historical past.
We have reached out to cops and folks near Brandon … to date, no phrase again.
