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NC's gang prevention task force to begin this fall, applications open soon

Some of the state's top gang experts say more kids are joining gangs and committing more violent crimes.

Authorities: Raleigh gang member stored fentanyl in Lego boxes in cross-country drug trade

The U.S. Department of Justice sentenced a Raleigh gang member to 14 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl pills in eastern North Carolina.

Warrant links shootings at three homes to gang feud

Raleigh police suspect the "Wicked" street gang is behind a series of violent incidents involving hundreds of bullets fired into occupied homes and vehicles, according to a recent warrant.

Suspected Venezuelan gang member arrested in Raleigh

Ricardo Granadillo-Padilla, 24, was taken into custody on Saturday. Wake County jail records show he was being held on a federal detainer.

Newly unsealed search warrant states murder of 2023 Knightdale of mother of 3 was gang-related

A newly unsealed search warrant reveals chilling details about the murder of a Knightdale mother of three, linking her tragic death to gang activity.

Highest-ranking Blood gang member in NC used status to get sex, drugs in jail, prosecutor says

Durham prosecutors revealed that accused murderer Darrius Tyson admitted to being the highest-ranking Blood gang member in North Carolina and used his influence to get sex and drugs inside the Durham County jail.

No. 1 Blood in North Carolina: Prosecutors say alleged murderer impregnated two Durham jail workers

Durham prosecutors revealed that accused murderer Darrius Tyson admitted to being the highest-ranking Blood gang member in North Carolina and used his influence to get sex and drugs inside the Durham County jail.

Spirit Airlines flight attendant injured after gunfire strikes plane to Haiti

Haiti's international airport shut down on Monday after gangs opened fire at a commercial flight landing in Port-Au-Prince.

US District Attorney details rivalry between motorcycle gangs after announcing 16 people charged

The 16 people charged are part of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club and the Red Devils Motorcycle Club. U.S. Attorney Michael Easley Jr. said the two gangs work together.

Hells Angels, Red Devils motorcycle gangs work together in central NC, prosecutors say

The 16 people are part of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club and the Red Devils Motorcycle Club. U.S. Attorney Michael Easley Jr. said the two gangs work together.

Racketeering charges against 16 people from motorcycle gangs in Raleigh and Fayetteville

United States Attorney Michael Easley Jr. and law enforcement leaders are holding a news conference to discuss arrests related to an alleged racketeering enterprise in Raleigh and Fayetteville involving members of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang.

Feds charge 16 Fayetteville Hells Angels members in murder, attack

Sixteen people face federal charges for what authorities say is a motorcycle gang rivalry turned deadly that also puts the public at risk.

Bullets flying, hammers swinging in parking lot: 16 members of motorcycle gang face charges

Sixteen people face federal charges for what authorities say is a motorcycle gang rivalry turned deadly. Michael Easley Jr., the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, plans to hold a news conference at 2 p.m. Wednesday to discuss the case.

Randall Kerr, Sr. producer, WRAL Investigates

Ship yard steers kids away from gangs

A Raleigh man is working to give kids a place to go after school and keep them away from gangs.

Stay out of gangs, be great: Raleigh's Ship Community Outreach offers positive environment for teens

There is no doubt that gang violence, gang crime, is a problem, both nationwide and in North Carolina.

Cristin Severance, WRAL investigative documentary producer

Charges: Raleigh men tracked kidnap victim by GPS, tied trash bag over his head

A federal grand jury returned an indictment, filed on Friday, June 21, 2024, charging six Raleigh men with kidnapping, robbery, use of a firearm during a violent crime and conspiracy. Some of the individuals were also charged with separate gun and drug offenses.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Copy of Warrants: Gang leader indicted on federal charges, linked to Raleigh crimes dating back to 2019

Donta Bush Jr. has been indicted on five federal charges. The FBI and Raleigh Police Department have linked Bush to crimes dating back to 2019.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Warrants: 'Shoot To Kill' gang operating in Wake and Durham counties, leader indicted

Donta Bush Jr. has been indicted on five federal charges. The FBI and Raleigh Police Department have linked Bush to crimes dating back to 2019.

Warrants: Gang leader indicted on federal charges, linked to Raleigh crimes dating back to 2019

Donta Bush Jr. has been indicted on five federal charges. The FBI and Raleigh Police Department have linked Bush to crimes dating back to 2019.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Promises good, does bad: The lure and cost of gangs for young people

Law enforcement officers and former gang members candidly explain the lure of gang life and how young people are enticed to commit crimes on the gang's behalf.

Cristin Severance, WRAL investigative reporter/documentary producer

On The Record: What America's border policy means for voters in North Carolina

WRAL's Ashley Rowe speaks with Politifact reporter Paul Specht about immigration's impact at the local level and how the issue is at the center of the public eye.

Raleigh native trying to keep kids in his hometown out of gangs

Some say nearly 50 gangs are operating in Raleigh and recruiting young boys. A program called 'Teen Talk' aims to teach the youth about the importance of making good decisions.

Team Truth shows young people an alternative to gang life's lure

Law enforcement officers and former gang members candidly explain the lure of gang life and how young people are enticed to commit crimes on the gang's behalf.

Cristin Severance, WRAL investigative reporter/documentary producer

Gangs, and young gang members, are a problem in North Carolina

There is no doubt that gang violence, gang crime, is a problem, both nationwide and in North Carolina.

WRAL Documentary: 'Easy Targets' -- gangs getting younger in NC

WRAL Documentary Unit investigates the growing gang problem in North Carolina