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North CarolinaAnti-KKK law used in gang case (Durham, NC): A state law traditionally aimed at Ku Klux Klan cross burnings has been successfully used against a Durham gang member, setting what the prosecutor called a daring precedent. The statute makes it a low-level felony to "place an exhibit for the purpose of intimidation."
Source: The Herald-Sun Date: September 17, 2004
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OregonLegislators tour gang turf in county (Portland, OR): The chattering teens clustered at the bus stop Thursday afternoon looked up in midlaugh. From the tinted windows of a tour bus, state legislators from all over Oregon stared back. The happy scene outside was punctured by police officers inside, as they detailed the gang-related incidents in this part of Rockwood.
Source: The Oregonian Date: September 17, 2004
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New JerseyFugitives list gains drive-by suspect (New Jersey): A 23-year-old native Haitian suspected in the drive-by shooting deaths of a New Jersey athlete and a 4-year-old girl has been added to the U.S. Marshals Service's list of "15 Most Wanted" fugitives.
Source: The Washington Times Date: September 17, 2004
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FloridaClues sought in fatal shooting (Lakeland, FL): Investigators are seeking information about the fatal driveby shooting that occurred Saturday night at the Latino Night Club on Combee Road.
Source: The Ledger Date: September 17, 2004
http://www.theledger.com/...
District of ColumbiaHispanic groups join forces over gangs, immigration (Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC): Hispanic groups united yesterday to stop what they call a wave of gang violence and anti-immigration legislation that is hurting their population.
Source: The Washington Times Date: September 16, 2004
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VirginiaHispanic groups join forces over gangs, immigration (Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC): Hispanic groups united yesterday to stop what they call a wave of gang violence and anti-immigration legislation that is hurting their population.
Source: The Washington Times Date: September 16, 2004
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MarylandHispanic groups join forces over gangs, immigration (Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC): Hispanic groups united yesterday to stop what they call a wave of gang violence and anti-immigration legislation that is hurting their population.
Source: The Washington Times Date: September 16, 2004
http://www.washtimes.com/...
CaliforniaFunds help city, county take on gang violence (Monterey County and Salinas, CA): The Monterey County Sheriff's Office and the city of Salinas are one step closer to getting what could be $3.3 million for a proposed gang task force. U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer announced that the Senate Appropriations Committee approved her request for federal funds Wednesday.
Source: Monterey County Herald Date: September 16, 2004
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CaliforniaOngoing feuds blamed for continued violence (Oakland, CA): A third family joined two others already in mourning Tuesday after a 13-year-old boy died from gunshot wounds suffered in a bloody afternoon of gang-related violence the day before. Police blamed ongoing feuds between rival Sureno and Border Brothers gangs for the two back-to-back shootings Monday that left the boy and two others dead and nine men wounded.
Source: Tri-Valley Herald Date: September 15, 2004
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TennesseePolice probe gang connection in student's death at school (Memphis, TN): Police are investigating a 14-year-old student's death after a fight at a high school to determine if it was gang-related. Eighth-grader Tarus DeShawn Williams was found unconscious Tuesday in a restroom at Westside High after members of the school staff broke up a fight, police said.
Source: Review Appeal Date: September 15, 2004
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CaliforniaThree killed, nine injured in gang violence in Oakland (Oakland, CA): Two adults and a 13-year-old boy were killed and nine people were wounded by assault-weapon fire between rival gangs, authorities said.
Source: The Mercury News Date: September 15, 2004
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CaliforniaCrackdown on crime (Salinas, CA): Salinas police don't claim to have won the arms war against local gangs, but they've seized a lot of hardware in recent weeks. Officers and police administrators showed off almost two dozen guns of various sizes and calibers on Tuesday.
Source: Monterey County Herald Date: September 15, 2004
http://www.montereyherald.com/...
North CarolinaPolice report gang activity, shootings up in East Spencer (East Spencer, NC): East Spencer Police officers alarmed town officials Monday night with reports that gang and random-shooting activities seem to be increasing dramatically over recent months. Officers said it also appears that perpetrators are as well armed and protected as police themselves.
Source: Salisbury Post Date: September 14, 2004
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CaliforniaAlleged gang members beat man, steal car (San Diego, CA): A group of men wielding knives allegedly followed a man back to his Cholla Creek home and stole his car early Tuesday morning, San Diego police said. Three men in a GMC Yukon flashed gang signs at the victim as they drove next to his white Neon around 3:25 a.m., Sgt. Diane Wendell said.
Source: KGTV 10 News Date: September 14, 2004
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VirginiaPolice share gang info (Staunton, VA): When it comes to combating gang violence, the best defense may be a good offense. At least that's what Staunton police have learned from their counterparts 30 miles north in Harrisonburg.
Source: The Daily News Leader Date: September 14, 2004
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IllinoisPolice: 'Stone-cold gang-bangers' killed teen at store (Chicago, IL): A teenage girl lies in St. Adalbert's Cemetery and her friend lies in a Chicago hospital with only a 50-50 percent chance of walking again because of two "stone-cold gang-bangers" charged Monday with shooting them, police said.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times Date: September 14, 2004
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New JerseyNew law is aimed at counterfeit goods in gang colors (Trenton, NJ): Legislation signed into law Tuesday will allow the state attorney general to seize and destroy counterfeit clothing made in colors associated with street gangs.
Source: The Associated Press Date: September 14, 2004
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VirginiaKilgore warns of gangs (James City County, VA): Virginia has a growing gang problem, Attorney General Jerry Kilgore told members of the Virginia Sheriffs' Association at their 71st annual conference Monday. "I grew up in Gate City. If you had told me back then that one of the focuses of my adult life would be combating gangs in Virginia, I would have certainly told you you're crazy," Kilgore said.
Source: Daily Press Date: September 14, 2004
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WyomingGang violence in Rock Springs (Rock Springs, WY): Police here arrested five gang members after several people reported being assaulted. According to the Rock Springs Police Department, at 9 p.m. on Sept. 6 members of a local gang, called the Sinister Soldiers, broke into a residence and assaulted three people.
Source: The Rock Springs Rocket-Miner Date: September 14, 2004
http://www.rocketminer.com
IllinoisTwo charged in slaying of teen at grocery (Chicago, IL): Two suspected gang members were charged Monday with killing a 17-year-old girl after quarreling with her friends at a Northwest Side Dominick's store last week.
Source: Chicago Tribune Date: September 14, 2004
http://www.chicagotribune.com/...
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