Do small towns have gang-related violence?

Some small towns have what are essentially gangs running the town, although these people probably wouldn't think of themselves as gang members. read more

Some small towns have what are essentially gangs running the town, although these people probably wouldn't think of themselves as gang members. Small towns are prone to tribalistic thinking, but it can easily cross over into activity that one would associate with a criminal organization. read more

SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. — Gangrelated crimes rose nearly 25 percent across Tennessee in 2011, but much of the illegal activity is happening away from big cities. Citing statistics from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, The Tennessean reports that the state's small towns are becoming incubators of gang violence. read more