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They split off from 18th Street; they ticked off the Mexican Mafia, and then they ran amok. The life story of one of California’s most deadly and unusual gangs.
August 21, 2007
The powerful 18th Street Gang considered the formation of this new gang
by its own members to be "set jumping" and have been at war with the
Vineland Boys ever since. This betrayal of their 18th Street allegiance
would prove fatal to some.
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author: Richard Valdemar | posted @ Tuesday, August 21, 2007 5:57 PM |
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Know the intricacies and idiosyncrasies of the gangs in your jurisdiction.
August 07, 2007
The real test of any law enforcement gang expert is how he transmits his gang knowledge to the jury and judge while on the stand in court. Most cops who have attended gang seminars and training can answer generic gang questions and give general gang facts. Crips wear blue rags and Blood or Piru gang members wear red ones. But an expert would know that Compton Lime Street Piru gang members break the mold by wearing lime green bandanas. Read Full Article
author: Richard Valdemar | posted @ Tuesday, August 07, 2007 12:34 PM |
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