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CaliforniaTransfer of Latino gang inmates is scrutinized (Sacramento, CA): Department of Corrections officials are moving to transfer "Northern Hispanic" inmates from Folsom State Prison, an action that experts say creates a power vacuum for a rival faction with dangerous consequences. The decision to oust Latino inmates with ties to Northern California gangs represents a departure from a longstanding policy for balancing power within the prison.
Source: Contra Costa Times Date: June 13, 2004
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IllinoisGangs built on corporate mentality (Chicago, IL): The Black Disciples ran a business that was the envy of Chicago's underground economy. The South Side gang's distribution network for heroin and crack cocaine brought in as much as $300,000 a day. Its drug-selling territory was divided into clearly defined franchises.
Source: Chicago Tribune Date: June 13, 2004
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CaliforniaGunman fires into party; eight wounded (Long Beach, CA): A gunman opened fire into a crowded high school graduation party outside a Long Beach home early Saturday morning, wounding eight youths and adults, authorities said. The shooting about midnight occurred in the 500 block of Temple Avenue, a residential neighborhood a few blocks from the beach, said Sgt. David Cannan of the Long Beach Police Department.
Source: Los Angeles Times Date: June 13, 2004
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WisconsinGang program off to slow start (Wausau, WI): She's only 17, but the tattoos on her wrists and arms are faded. Gang members used a homemade tattoo machine with a sewing needle to mark her affiliation with ink on her body. She points to them - there are five - and explains the meaning of each gang symbol.
Source: Wausau Daily Herald Date: June 13, 2004
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TexasSchools, police deal with youth violence (Harlingen, TX): With another school year over and summer heating up, Harlingen police are looking at ways to combat gang-related youth violence. Arrests were made recently in a June 5 drive-by shooting and a June 6 case where a man was injured when youths threw bricks at him and his home.
Source: Valley Morning Star Date: June 12, 2004
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North CarolinaGang members arrested in thefts (Stoney Creek, NC): Guilford County sheriff's deputies arrested 13 alleged gang members this week following a rash of car thefts and vehicle break-ins throughout Forest Oaks and Pleasant Garden. Police believe the suspects belong to the TRG, short for Tiny Rascals Gang. The group targeted unlocked vehicles with keys in the ignition or valuables visible from outside, according to police.
Source: News & Record Date: June 12, 2004
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CaliforniaGang fight over woman left child shot (Fresno, CA): A gang fight over a woman reportedly dating a member of a rival gang is believed to have led to a shootout in which a 10-year-old Fresno boy was shot in the leg, police said Friday. Lt. Dennis Bridges said two men have been arrested in connection with the Thursday night incident. Three others are being sought.
Source: Fresno Bee Date: June 12, 2004
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CaliforniaYoung victims 'innocent bystanders' (Oakland, CA): A day after catching a bullet in the cheek, one of two victims in a shooting on the front lawn of Castlemont High School made a brief appearance on campus Thursday. Reached by phone, the 15-year-old boy said he was kind of scared during the shooting, but now "I'm doing OK."
Source: Tri-Valley Herald Date: June 11, 2004
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GeorgiaTwo charged in shooting of Riverdale boy (Riverdale, GA): A Clayton County man and a teenager face felony murder charges in the shooting death of a 4-year-old Riverdale boy who was killed Sunday while riding his bicycle in a park. Deontrez Soyo Williams, 21, and a 16-year-old were arrested Thursday night. Police have refused to identify the juvenile.
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Date: June 11, 2004
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IllinoisBoy shot after rally against violence (Englewood, IL): On a day when police announced a major drug bust in the Englewood neighborhood and community members marched for reduced violence, a 13-year-old was critically shot Wednesday in the area, caught in the crossfire of a drive-by shooting.
Source: Chicago Tribune Date: June 10, 2004
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New YorkGang violence at Oceanside High School (Oceanside, NY): Seven reputed members of the MS13 gang were arrested and charged with starting a fight with three students at Oceanside High School last week. According to the police, the six adults and one juvenile donned gang colors, brandished weapons and hit and kicked the OHS students before a school security guard broke up the scuffle.
Source: Herald Community Newspapers Date: June 10, 2004
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WashingtonTeen's death called gang-related (Kennewick, WA): The blue jeans and blue T-shirt a 16-year-old Kennewick boy was wearing could be among the reasons he was gunned down Monday evening. Police say the death of Gonzalo Magana was gang-related, and they are searching for Luis H. Barragan, a 15-year-old suspected gang member who is wanted for questioning.
Source: Tri-City Herald Date: June 10, 2004
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FloridaAgents bust local marijuana operation run by national gang (Orange County, FL): Orange County agents busted a marijuana growing and dealing operation during a raid Thursday morning. They say it was run by a major national gang that's establishing itself in Central Florida. They found marijuana plants growing behind a home on Makoma Road near Orange Blossom Trail.
Source: WFTV 9 News Date: June 10, 2004
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GeorgiaGang violence considered in boy's shooting (Riverdale, GA): All Glenda Darville wanted to do early Sunday evening was take her 4-year-old grandson, Trevon Wilson, to Riverdale Park to do what he loved most — ride his bicycle. But as Darville walked alongside Trevon in the park, a hail of gunfire erupted between two groups.
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Date: June 9, 2004
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New JerseyThree agencies tout joint effort to fight street-gang violence (Trenton, NJ): Three state law enforcement agencies came together to detail the importance of interagency communication in combating street-gang activity throughout New Jersey, in a Gang Reduction and Aggressive Supervised Parole meeting Tuesday.
Source: Courier-Post Date: June 9, 2004
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CaliforniaPolice serving notice on gang (Oxnard, CA): Armed with a new weapon, Oxnard police on Tuesday began serving copies of a civil injunction to alleged members of the Colonia Chiques street gang that bars them from gathering in public within a newly established "safety zone."
Source: Los Angeles Times Date: June 9, 2004
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CaliforniaCharting action against gang activity (Porterville, CA): To reduce gang activity in Porterville, a working group of a dozen residents has drafted a set of 23 objectives for a coming year's worth of effort. The plan of action grew out of Porterville's All-America City Conference on May 22.
Source: The Porterville Recorder Date: June 9, 2004
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CaliforniaAssault suspect looking for gang initiation (San Mateo, CA): The 20-year-old jail inmate accused of beating an officer last week may have been looking for entry into the Sureno gang, according to the District Attorney's Office. Rafael Jaime pleaded not guilty to felony assault charges in the attack on the sheriff's deputy and to the assault charges that initially landed him in jail.
Source: The Daily Journal Date: June 8, 2004
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CaliforniaMan stabbed to death outside Harvest Moon (Santa Cruz County, CA): A 29-year-old Watsonville man was murdered near Green Valley Road on Saturday night, and police are releasing few details about the crime. Shortly after midnight, two Hispanic males were brought to Watsonville Community Hospital suffering from stab wounds. Neither victim's name has been released, but police believe the men had gang affiliations.
Source: Register-Pajaronian Date: June 8, 2004
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New YorkGOP takes tough stance against gangs (Syracuse. NY): With Guardian Angels founder and noted vigilante Curtis Sliwa by their side, Assembly Republicans Monday pitched legislation that would toughen penalties for gang-related crimes. The GOP bills take special aim at gang members who try to recruit students. The measures would also increase penalties for hazing and bullying.
Source: The Post-Standard Date: June 8, 2004
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