Are there gangs in Boise Idaho?

I can't say anything directly, but the Boise Police has a Gang Unit. In my eyes, that means there is enough of a problem to warrant a task force. As a citizen, I would not know how to identify any gang members, or which ones may be active. read more

There are a few gangs in Caldwell and Nampa. Organized crime from other states like California operates in Boise, but as far as I can tell that is a matter of simple black market activity. I hear of cars being stolen now and then and drug trafficking. read more

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Idaho Falls isn't known for being a particularly crime-ridden city. But what many don't realize is that Bonneville County has the highest level of gang affiliation in the state, with Idaho Falls as its core. The city of Caldwell and the Magic Valley as a whole both have a surprisingly large gang presence as well. read more