When we some people think of gangs they immediately think of the Bloods or the Crips. We tend to overlook smaller gangs like the “M Town Boys,” who are known to hang out on Martin St (off Lee). And then there are the “gangs” that don’t have a name. Just groups of people that hang out and get into things they shouldn’t – all for a sense of belonging.
I sent out the weekly Greensboro Community Watch email late last night and received a response this morning, part of which is below.
“I noticed that there is an MS-13 graffiti on a stop sign on Glen Hollow Rd off between Holden Rd and I believe Merrick Dr. I am getting ready to call the City of Greensboro to request that it be removed.”
In January of 2008 I did a post on another site about this gang… and quickly learned that they are known for being extremely violent. Some info from that post is below,
“-The MS-13 gang, aka Mara Salvatrucha 13, is one of the most violently dangerous gangs in the United States – and one of the most organized.
-MS-13 criminal activities include drug smuggling, gun running, people smuggling, hits for hire, theft, drug sales, arson, and of course, strong arming the locals.
-Members often arrive in the United States with fighting skills gained in military training and are particularly adept with machetes.
-MS-13 often leaves behind dismembered corpses, complete with the decapitated head, at the scene of their murders. Often a grim note is attached to the body.
-Membership in MS-13 has grown rapidly. In Charlotte, North Carolina, membership is estimated to be 200+.”
Hopefully this group is not trying to once again flex their muscle in Greensboro.
Oh, and about the graffiti. If you happen to see any please call 336-373-CITY and see if the City can help with the removal. The general rule of thumb is to try and get rid of it within 24 hrs. Unfortunately the “artist” will tag the same location a second time, but after the second removal they tend to move on.
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