The new gang threat: Hybrid Gangs

Forget the typical gang colors and gang graffiti.The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says traditional gangs are now becoming hybrid gangs.“So it's really not the Bloods and Crips no more,” says Deputy Tyler McDowell who works Community Relations in the sheriff’s office.“They make up different rules and if someone doesn't want to be part of a gang, they switch over and create their new hybrid gang,” he adds. Media Folder: Media Root
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