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Hier-anarchy: Gangs run on military-style hierarchy | visaliatimesdelta.com | Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Advance-Register: "Thousands of Tulare County’s street gangs are controlled by their highest-ranking leaders from inside the unlikeliest of places — California’s prisons. Structured in a paramilitary style, northern and southern Hispanic gangs have become some of the most organized and violent offenders in the country. The gangs, formed in state prisons in the 1950s and ’60s from just a handful of members, now number in the tens of thousands. DISCLAIMER:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such text. Copyright remains with the original copyright holder.

Man sentenced for aiding gang members | WAVY.com | Newport News, Va.: "Kevin Vaughn, 24, was an associate of the 'Dump Squad' street gang, a criminal organization that operated primarily in the Ridley Circle, Harbor Homes, and Dickerson Court areas of Newport News, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office. Members engaged in drug distribution and violence including murder, attempted murder, and robbery. They often carried firearms to intimidate others and protect themselves from rival gangs." DISCLAIMER:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such text. Copyright remains with the original copyright holder.

Local Gang Leader Transferred After Attack in Jail - WGHP: "Joshua Jamison and Trenton Enoch attacked Kelly Michael Long, another inmate not affiliated with any gangs, said deputies. The two men attacked Long in his cell without being provoked. Long was transported to the Alamance Regional Medical Center for treatment. He reportedly suffered a cut to his forehead that needed several stitches. Joshua Lee Jamison, 27, and Trenton Balilh Enoch, 19, were both charged with felony assault, inflicting serious injury and common robbery. They received additional secured bonds of $7,500." DISCLAIMER:Text may be subject to copyright.This blog does not claim copyright to any such text. Copyright remains with the original copyright holder.

La Familia is not dissolved, but in retreat says Mexican government: "The Mexican government has denied rumours that the major drug cartel La Familia had dissolved, after mysterious banners appeared in one state, proclaiming the news. The banners, which state “La Familia is completely dissolved” appeared on Monday on bridges in the western state of Michoacan, the stronghold of the cartel. The Mexican government has confirmed its security forces did not put up the banners and that they have no evidence the group has dissolved, although it is believed to be “in retreat” since its leader, Nazario Moreno, was killed in a gun battle in December. Drug war experts have warned the banners may be a ploy by the cartel to divert the attention of the state or security forces in a lead up to a major offensive by the cartel to regain lost ground. The group is known for brutal beheadings and ambush attacks of police and other security forces." DISCLAIMER:Text may be subject to cop

Gunfight feared at gang funeral | Canada | News | Toronto Sun: "After a tipster told cops two opposing gangs were at the same funeral Wednesday, police closely monitored the gathering and say they likely averted a gunfight. Insp. Rob Williams said given the violent dispute between opposing members of the two gangs has led to bloodshed in recent years, it was prudent to monitor the funeral. While he doesn't find it unusual both sides would pay their respects at the same funeral, he said police can't assume some attendees were not armed -- warranting the uninvited police presence. 'They wouldn't be dumb enough to pull guns out with police there -- with that many police, it's very unlikely to happen,' he said. 'From a risk management point of view we probably spared a gunfight.' The funeral was held Wednesday for a 19-year-old who recently died from was is believed to be non-suspicious circumstances, possibly a drug overdose. The young man wa