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Police say man sold drugs to detectives

The Tennessean - Local — December 20, 2008

Metro police have arrested a Bellevue man they said sold them illegal drugs he advertised on the Internet. »

Metro gang probe leads to 6 arrests

The Tennessean - Local — December 19, 2008

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Metro uses federal law to crush gangs

The Tennessean - Local — October 19, 2008

Racketeering act is tool in locking up violent offenders. »

Metro Youth Services So Far Unresponsive to Salemtown Teen Shot Friday Night

Enclave — October 01, 2008

According to the parents of the teenager wounded by suspected gang members late Friday night, Metro detectives have still not followed up with them to gather information on the incident. The Central Precinct Community Affairs Officer told the associati... »

Middle Tennessee gang leaders plead guilty

The Tennessean - Local — July 29, 2008

Three leaders of one of the nation's most notorious gangs pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday to a racketeering enterprise that included murder and witness tampering. »

Of All Things, a Liquor Store: A True Man-Bites-Dog Story

Enclave — July 22, 2008

A neighborhood liquor store in Chicago becomes the local community center for positive change, including rescuing teen gang members and getting guns off the streets.? I cannot imagine any liquor store in Nashville stepping up to approach that kind of c... »

Major drug bust on Second Street turns deadly block around

The Tennessean - Local — June 14, 2008

North Second Street is no longer the place where young men compete for the money of addicts and where fear locks residents inside their homes after dark. »

Block Party Shooting

Enclave — May 23, 2008

This shooting on 16th Avenue, North (in the vacinity of the Osage and new Buena Vista neighborhoods) is noteworthy because Salemtown was recently having a trouble with late-night block parties around 6th Avenue where teenagers were walking around weari... »

Lawmakers act to quell gang-related violence

The Tennessean - Local — May 14, 2008

Lawmakers, concerned about more teenagers joining gangs, are taking steps to help schools and communities deal with the problem. »

Crime Report: Gang member back in custody

The Tennessean - Local — May 14, 2008

A high-ranking gang member who told police he has been involved with gangs since he was 14 has been arrested again for parole violation, police said. »