Are there Latin Kings in Arizona?

Are there Latin Kings in Arizona?

Street gangs in Arizona are moving some of their operations from urban to rural areas. More out-of-state gangs are appearing in Arizona; Chicago-based Latin Kings and Spanish Gangster Disciples and Barrio Aztecas from Texas have been identified in Cochise County as well.

Are there Crips in Arizona?

The gangs there include the Maryvale Crips — a Phoenix affiliate of the notorious Los Angeles street gang — and the so-called 520 Crips, who take their name from the area code for Tucson and southern Arizona.

Are Bloods and Latin Kings Rivals?

Bloods: Red, white, black. 5-point star, 5-point crown, “5”. Allies: People Nation, Latin Kings. Rival: Crips, Folk Nation, Surenos.

Where does the bandana pattern come from?

Bandanas originated in India as bright coloured handkerchiefs of silk and cotton with spots in white on coloured grounds, chiefly red and blue Bandhani. The silk styles were made of the finest quality yarns, and were popular.

What colors do Gd’s wear?

The predominant symbol of this gang is the six-pointed Star of David, The Gangster Disciples also use the upward crossed pitchforks (“rakes or “pitchforks”) and a heart with wings. The primary gang colors are black, grey & white. The organization’s old colors were black & blue.

What do Gangster Disciples call each other?

Male members of GD are referred to as “Brothers of the Struggle,” and female members are referred to as “Sisters of the Struggle.” Law enforcement officials said GD is a highly organized and sophisticated gang.

What do surenos call Nortenos?

A Norteño derogatorily refers to a Sureño as a “scrap” (Hispanicized scrapa) or “Sur rat” (south rat). Norteños also use images of the Mexican American labor movement, such as the sombrero, machete, and the logo of the United Farm Workers which is a stylized black Aztec eagle (“Huelga bird”).

What does the blue bandana mean?

Gangster Disciples