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Douglas County approves new gang violence coordinator at youth center

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Douglas County approves new gang violence coordinator at youth center

OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) – Ronald Smith is taking over as the new gang prevention coordinator at the Douglas County Youth Center. Smith has a lot of experience helping youth on the streets. He was YouTurn’s street manager for seven years, sharing his personal experiences as a former gang member and working to help youth turn […]

Two men convicted of murder in Bay Point attack

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Two men convicted of murder in Bay Point attack

MARTINEZ — Two Norteño gang members were convicted earlier this month of murdering a 38-year-old man in a beating so brutal that some investigators initially believed the victim had been hit by a car, court records show. Jesse Addison, 24, and Erick Ruiz, 29, were convicted of first-degree murder and gang-related crimes in the death […]