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Mid Columbia Gang Territory Maps Reveal a Growing Problem
Mid Columbia Gang Territory Maps Reveal a Growing Problem
There's a coalition forming in Benton County to lobby for the creation of a special gang prosecutor. They want a new tax to fund the position, which would specialize in prosecuting gang-related crime. Gang crime is getting out of control, they say, and a specialist is needed. That reminds me of an interesting website a friend shared with me a few years ago showing local gang territories. Take a lo
Murderer Inexplicably Tattoos Confession on His Chest
Murderer Inexplicably Tattoos Confession on His Chest
We did this story yesterday on our dumb criminals blotter...We've really heard it all now! Los Angeles-area gang member Anthony Garcia killed John Juarez in front of liquor store back in 2004. He commemorated the occasion with an elaborate chest tattoo, which contained the phrase "Garcia Kills," as well as a detailed etching of the crime scene, including the Christmas lights that adorned