Gangs
<a href= mailto:dreid@dailysparkstribune.com>Tribune/Debra Reid</a> - All visitors were greeted with hugs by Pastor Leslie Williams, director of Saving A Life Together (S.A.L.T.). Williams received a grateful hug in return from Estella Nerey, mother of long-time youth activist Roberto Nerey. Pastor, activist season the GANG scene with SALT
A week ago today, Pastor Les Williams of Christ Bethlehem and local anti-gang activist Roberto Nerey didn’t know each other.
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Working on the gang file
The county’s Regional Gang Unit works within a specific framework when identifying gang members.
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Reed finds positive way to deal with gang activity
Sparks high school has seen a decrease in gang activity in recent years.
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<a href= mailto:dreid@dailysparkstribune.com>Tribune/Debra Reid</a> - A man prays for spiritual strength at the Victory Outreach house in Sparks. The non-denominational charity gives ex-felons a chance to renounce crime, violence and drugs. Two pastors attack teens’ delinquent activity with spiritual weapons
Pastor Leslie Williams lost his 10-year-old nephew, A.J., in November 2007 when the boy was shot three times while crossing a street to enter a Chicago candy store.
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Pastor, activist season the GANG scene with SALT
by Jessica Garcia
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A week ago today, Pastor Les Williams of Christ Bethlehem and local anti-gang activist Roberto Nerey didn’t know each other.
Cities fight budget crunches to clean up neighborhoods where gang activity and crime thrive
by Jessica Garcia and Cortney Maddock
Jul 26, 2009 | 4 4 comments | 25 25 recommendations | email to a friend
Reno City Councilwoman Jessica Sferrazza takes pride in the cleanup of the Oliver/Montello area in her ward.
The Art of Being a Ghost
by Cortney Maddock
Jul 23, 2009 | 7 7 comments | 26 26 recommendations | email to a friend
A local tagger talks about how and why he creates his art while avoiding the reach of law enforcement.
A permanent commitment
by Cortney Maddock
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Former gang members discuss their tattoos.
Gangs: Life on the streets
by Jessica Garcia
Jul 21, 2009 | 7 7 comments | 51 51 recommendations | email to a friend
Chris Martinez of Reno is battling his own demons while trying to keep his five children from following in his footsteps with gangs.
Gangs
by Nathan Orme
Jul 18, 2009 | 8 8 comments | 59 59 recommendations | email to a friend
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