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Show Page 4 October 21, 1998 brooksinfowest.com Dixie College. St. George not By Regina Loudon loudoninfowest.com Are gangs a problem in St. Is your safety in jeopardy? Accordingfto- - Officer David Moss of the StjGecyge Gang Task Force, thereis a problem. He says, "If there is only one gang member irtsm" Neighborhood it could be a promdrjor me. If that one person haLamrive-b- y shooting and they miss, they could hit me, my family, or my lads." Moss said, there are seven areas gangs fall under. They are: Sercenos, Northenos, Straight Edge, Crips, Bloods, Folks, and The Sercenos and People. Straight Edge are the most preve-laGeorge? nt in St. George. The Sercenos means "Southerners." They are from Southern California. Their rival is the Northenos from Northern California. They are the oldest and largest gang. They started in the early 1900s. They are mainly Hispanics, however, in Utah they allow all races to become members, according to Moss. The Straight Edge despise drugs and alcohol. They are really violent and they have set people up and run them off the road, said Richard. Gang-Fre- e to Richard. There are some Indian a some Sercenos, gangs, some Polynesian Mexican Mafia members. The Crips claim theJEIikle Downs area. Skiapaprdminent in La Verkin. In Bloomington, there Moss says, St. George is at risk because it is the main road from California to the East. A kid might be wearing gang colors There are also Crips and and flashing gang signs just to be Bloods. There are more Crips cool. If an opposing gang memthan Bloods in St. George, said ber from California sees that, they Moss. Both originate in could take it seriously. That California and are rivals. kid could end up being The Crips and the Bloods "If there is only one gang shot, when he didn't even have increased from 15,000 realize what he was doing. member in my neighborhood it members in 1980 to 60,000 According to Don Reid, could be a problem for me." members today, according to director of Campus and Crime Justice Security at Dixie College, "Over the years whatever International, a department -- Dave Moss, within the federal governhappens in society happens St. George Gang Task Force ment. here. We inherit the high There are several more school's trends." In 1964, the VDK, are various "wanna-be- " d a sur- gangs, says Steven. gangs. the Justic Horence and TCG are a few. The Most other areas are open to any vey. Out largest, 12 Florence gang ha&caoded guns to gangs, including Dixie College cities have g. e same school and started numerous campus. and out vey was repe. Moss said, the major activiof the 200 cii fights, They ar mostly middle of them had school aged. The TCQ gang is ties gangs are participating in are: gang activity, fjlasjcally, any city made ujLqf mainlyPolyhesians. fights, drugs, harassment, alcohol the size of St. George is going to According;n fkchard, there and curfew (those under 18). have gangs. 'are also Gfa They recognize Angels, aifSi gang activity George. by people who Most gangs designate an area claim gang as their turf. Around the Texaco affilitation or s ; station on 700 South and 800 East, wear gang colthere are several gangs according ors or clothing. sur-199- 4, There is no real problem with gangs on campus. Some gang members attend college who were previously in gangs in their home town ,Vhether thy were Crips or they leftt' support housin; gan; howevejT they usi just fine, Reid said. Moss says, there are problems on the college campus, but not as many as in Salt Lake. There was a problem about two weeks ago on the college campus. There were potential threats, but the college took care of them and nothing further happened. Some names have been changed to protect identities. Those names are italicized within the article. Read part 2 of this story next week in The Dixie Sun. Corner ; ''' Sponsored Student Support Services Classifieds... Female student desires same to share condo downtown St. George. $275month plus utilities. Deposit required. LDS standards, please. Call ry 688-897- 4 & Leave Message. Removable Tattoos- - Individuals, Groups, Parties, Fund Raising. Call Dave c Does you? test preparation strategy consist of sharpening your pencil? (leave message) MASCOT NEEDED!!! Strong person, good wchildren to wear costume for Grand Opening on Oct. 24 & 25. Approx, height 59. Call Kelly Services at 628-521- 3. 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