Local gangs Graffiti Newer Cars
Hello Neighbors,
I know we have had issues with people digging through our trash lately, but now there is something bigger that we have to worry about in regards to local street gangs. Sometime between 10:30pm and 9:30am Saturday morning, my car was "tagged" (the street name for graffiti) by what the San Jose PD confirmed to be West Side San Jose Nortenos.
From my understanding, this tagging is done to "claim territory" and has become a trend with young gang members to do this to "newer, nice-looking" cars. In fact, while my neighbors and I were looking at the tag, and one was graciously trying to remove the tag from my trunk, another neighbor came by to tell us that her car was also tagged and had been before that night.
The police took a report and said that they would partol the area more frequently, but I am not sure that their efforts are enough. I have started parking my car behind my gate for fear that this could happen again. I know that I have worked hard for the nice things in my life, and it is beyond upsetting to know other people have no regard for that.
I have attached the SJPD list of Gang Prevention Resources, where you can find phone numbers to call in case you see or are a victim of gang activity.
Margaret
In case you are wondering about the Norteno gang, here are a few things I pulled from GangWatchers.org and GangsAcrossAmerica.com:
Quick Facts about the Norteno Gang
Norteno street gang members often identify with the symbols XIV, X4, 14, (F14 - Bulldogs) and 4-dots. Fourteen refers to the 14th letter of the alphabet
"N"which stands for Norteno or the Nuestra Familia. The gang associates with
the color red and the words Norteno, Norte and Northerner. Other symbols
include a 5-pointed star, symbolizing the "North" star and the Huegla bird, the
symbol used by the United Farm Workers association--these two tattoos (star &
bird) must be earned through committing an assault or murder on their
enemies, the Surenos.
(http://www.gangwatchers.org/gang-names.html)
Clothing
Norteño emblems and clothing are based on the color red. A typical Norteño
outfit might include a red belt, red shoes, and red shoelaces. They may favor
long hair "Indian" style, or sometimes shaved on the side with a Mongol top-
knot in back. They will also favor sports team apparel that shows their affiliation
through symbolism such as the University of Nebraska (red with a capital "N");
UNLV (Us Nortenos Love Violence); K-Swiss (Kill Scraps When I See Scraps);
and San Francisco 49ers (Red and Gold with the number four). \
(http://www.gangsacrossamerica.com/profiles_nortenos.php)
As a teacher at Oak Grove High School in South San Jose, I come across many different kids, of all races and types, involved in street gangs. Because they know best, I asked them what to look for. They were a great help; this was their list of criteria:
* Mexicans who were born in America
* longer hair on top, shaved on the sides, slicked back or buzzed hair (hardcore
gangsters wear it slicked back)
* white, red, green, or purple baggy shirts (not necessarily huge, but not fitted;
they usually wear the colored one underneath the white one because schools
don't allow them to flash their colors)
* baggy Dickies (brand of pants; also worn by punk rock kids, but their are
tighter)
* Nike Cortez shoes (hardcore gangsters) or just other Sneakers with colored
laces
* travel in groups
They wanted me to make sure that I told people that they respect people who respect them, and the new members are the ones causing most of the trouble. Because I am a woman of my word, I have passed it along. My question to them in response was, "How do I know if they are a "new" member?" They responded that most new members are under 15 years old and try at act tough. They talk back and destroy property to show that they are tough.
I know we have had issues with people digging through our trash lately, but now there is something bigger that we have to worry about in regards to local street gangs. Sometime between 10:30pm and 9:30am Saturday morning, my car was "tagged" (the street name for graffiti) by what the San Jose PD confirmed to be West Side San Jose Nortenos.
From my understanding, this tagging is done to "claim territory" and has become a trend with young gang members to do this to "newer, nice-looking" cars. In fact, while my neighbors and I were looking at the tag, and one was graciously trying to remove the tag from my trunk, another neighbor came by to tell us that her car was also tagged and had been before that night.
The police took a report and said that they would partol the area more frequently, but I am not sure that their efforts are enough. I have started parking my car behind my gate for fear that this could happen again. I know that I have worked hard for the nice things in my life, and it is beyond upsetting to know other people have no regard for that.
I have attached the SJPD list of Gang Prevention Resources, where you can find phone numbers to call in case you see or are a victim of gang activity.
Margaret
In case you are wondering about the Norteno gang, here are a few things I pulled from GangWatchers.org and GangsAcrossAmerica.com:
Quick Facts about the Norteno Gang
Norteno street gang members often identify with the symbols XIV, X4, 14, (F14 - Bulldogs) and 4-dots. Fourteen refers to the 14th letter of the alphabet
"N"which stands for Norteno or the Nuestra Familia. The gang associates with
the color red and the words Norteno, Norte and Northerner. Other symbols
include a 5-pointed star, symbolizing the "North" star and the Huegla bird, the
symbol used by the United Farm Workers association--these two tattoos (star &
bird) must be earned through committing an assault or murder on their
enemies, the Surenos.
(http://www.gangwatchers.org/gang-names.html)
Clothing
Norteño emblems and clothing are based on the color red. A typical Norteño
outfit might include a red belt, red shoes, and red shoelaces. They may favor
long hair "Indian" style, or sometimes shaved on the side with a Mongol top-
knot in back. They will also favor sports team apparel that shows their affiliation
through symbolism such as the University of Nebraska (red with a capital "N");
UNLV (Us Nortenos Love Violence); K-Swiss (Kill Scraps When I See Scraps);
and San Francisco 49ers (Red and Gold with the number four). \
(http://www.gangsacrossamerica.com/profiles_nortenos.php)
As a teacher at Oak Grove High School in South San Jose, I come across many different kids, of all races and types, involved in street gangs. Because they know best, I asked them what to look for. They were a great help; this was their list of criteria:
* Mexicans who were born in America
* longer hair on top, shaved on the sides, slicked back or buzzed hair (hardcore
gangsters wear it slicked back)
* white, red, green, or purple baggy shirts (not necessarily huge, but not fitted;
they usually wear the colored one underneath the white one because schools
don't allow them to flash their colors)
* baggy Dickies (brand of pants; also worn by punk rock kids, but their are
tighter)
* Nike Cortez shoes (hardcore gangsters) or just other Sneakers with colored
laces
* travel in groups
They wanted me to make sure that I told people that they respect people who respect them, and the new members are the ones causing most of the trouble. Because I am a woman of my word, I have passed it along. My question to them in response was, "How do I know if they are a "new" member?" They responded that most new members are under 15 years old and try at act tough. They talk back and destroy property to show that they are tough.
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Permalink Reply by kathryn kelly on
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We are starting to see a very large increase in tagging in our neighborhood too. I would be interested in starting a petition for Willow Glenn area to fight for more funding to deal with gangs, graffitti and more patrol or surveillance equipment around parks/schools where I'm seeing the tagging.
Let me know if anyone is interested and I'll figure out how to do it.
Kathryn
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Permalink Reply by Paul Cullen on -
I have been a WG-ite for over 17 years (1991) and have seen the graffiti problem come & go several times. By this I mean, it appears that there are only a few vandals that "tag" property. My store has been "tagged" over 100 times; each time I have filed a Police Report. They (the police) cannot do much, unless they build a case against an individual. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU REPORT ANY AND ALL GRAFFITI. You see, these "idiots" are so smart, that they write their own name on someone's walls or car. D-u--u-uh-h-h-h! That's like me writing "Paul Cullen rules". Might as well leave my address and cell number too! My sympathy to all who have been "tagged"; I know first hand how it feels like you've been violated.
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Permalink Reply by Thomas LoCurto on -
Thank you for warning us, I didn't know this was a problem. What areas specifically have they been targeting?
Tommy LoCurto
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Permalink Reply by James Michael on -
We had someone look through our car that we accidentally left unlocked. Luckily we left no valuables in the car, or a garage door opener. Since then I have installed Motion Sensor Lights in my driveway that ring a chime in my house so I know when someone is near my car or house.
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Permalink Reply by David Bartholomew on -
The San Jose police collect photos of graffiti as evidence for possible prosecutions. Such evidence has been especially effective in gang related prosecutions. Unlike many other cites (like San Francisco) who often do not take graffiti crimes to prosecution, San Jose police actively prosecute graffiti crimes. When they are able to identify a serial graffiti tagger, they are prosecuted for a felony! So its important for our community to collect and send photos of graffiti to the police. You should be aware that you may be required to offer testimony during prosecution proceedings, to authenticate that you took the photograph. The police are deploying a database application of graffiti photos that is shared with neighboring police departments. The graffiti database is helping investigators share information about tags and is searchable by the participating agencies, using sophisticated image recognition technology.
You can email photos of graffiti to the police department at graffiti@sanjoseca.gov.
http://www.sjpd.org/ReportingCrime/Graffiti.html
For help with abatement (removing graffiti) contact the Parks and Rec department graffiti abatement program: http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/antiGRAFFITIprogram/antiGraffitiINDEX...
-David
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Permalink Reply by Robert Lopez on -
Here's just a list of all the Norteno gangs/hoods in the San Jose area.......
EAST SIDE
1. East Side Hoods (Dobern and Massar Streets)
2. El Hoyo Palmas (Story to Waverly going north to south, and 101 freeway to Capitolgoing west to east)
3. Varrio Meadow Fair (Rigoletto to Aborn going north to south, and King to Capitol going west to east)
4. Varrio Norte Catorce (Flannigan to Alrich going north to south, and Fontaine to King going west to east)
5. Capitol Park Locos (Capitol Park area)
6. Barrio East Side (McKee to Alum Rock going north to south and Capitol to White going west to east)
7. Varrio 33rd (S.33rd St between Alum Rock and San Antonio)
8. Varrio Catorce Locos (St. James St to Beverly Blv going north to south and King to Basch going west to east)
9. Jackson Kings (Guadalupe aptm on Alum Rock between Jackson and Sunset)
10. Varrio 95 (Mt. Pleasent area)
11. Barrio Rio Seco (Story to Mt. Vista going north to south and White to Clayton going west to east)
12. Varrio East Hills (Rose to Woodhaven going north to south and White to Dale going west to east)
13. Varrio Lochridge Locos (Lochridge dr.)
14. Roosevelt Park Locos (Roosevelt Park area)
15. Las Casitas Nortenos (Las Castas aptm on N. Jackson)
16. Varrio Monte Alban (Monte Alban aptm on Santee dr.)
17. M- Street (McLaughlin ave.)
18. Varrio Norte Grande (Golf to Lucian going north to south and White to Gridley going west to east)
19. Varrio Fenton Locos (Fenton dr.)
20. Cold Blooded Gangsters (Bambi to Story going northy to south and Sunset to Jackson going west to east)
21. Verde Block (El Rancho Verde dr.)
22. East Bound Locos (Florence to westborough going north to south and Capitol to Lyndale going west to east)
23. Varrio San Jo (all over ESSJ)
24. Barrio True Nortenos (all over ESSJ)
25. Chicano Pride Gangsters (all over ESSJ)
26. Loco Norteno Varrio (all over ESSJ)
27. Varrio Bloody Waters
28. Barrio Mas Locos (Penitencia creek to Golf going north to south and Capitol to White going west to east)
NORTH SIDE
29. Varrio Norteno Homeboys (Taylor to Washington going north to south and 9th to 15th going west to east)
30. Varrio North Side (Hedding to Mission going north to south and 13th to 17th going west to east)
31. San Jo Grande (Washington to St. John going north to south and 9th to 13th going west to east)
32. Julian Street Posse (6th street between Julian and St. James)
33. Varrio 12th Street (S.12th street between Keyes and Martha)
WEST SIDE
34. Varrio Horse Shoe (William to Jerome going north to south and Harrison to the 87 freeway going west to east)
35. West Side Mob (Alma ave., W. San Carlos st.)
SOUTH SIDE
36. Varrio Feldspar Gangsters (Feldspar dr.)
37. Varrio Hoffman Locos (Hoffman dr.)
38. Roundtable Boys (Roundtable dr.)
39. Trailer Park Boys (four seasons trailer park on Monterey rd.)
40. Nortenos Por Vida (85 freeway to Soquel going north to south and Indian to Snell going west to east)
41. Varrio Azteca Nortenos (Calero to Santa Teresa going north to south and Indian to Blossom going west to east)
42. Barrio Toro Locos (Valasco dr.)
43. Snow Drive Locos (Snow dr.)
44. Norteno Brothers (all over SSSJ)
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Permalink Reply by David Bartholomew on
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There's now an online application where you can upload photos of graffiti directly to the SJPD police database.
https://www.sjpd.org/_forms/GraffitiFAQ.asp
As the website says...
Graffiti enforcement involves the collection of evidence and the ultimate prosecution of graffiti vandals. The San Jose Police Department vigorously enforces serial or repeated "tagging". When sufficient evidence exists, graffiti “taggers” are actively investigated, arrested and prosecuted in the City of San Jose.
Our citizens have voiced a strong opposition and dislike for graffiti. It is viewed as a blight on our city that diminishes the quality of life. It also represents a significant financial burden for property owners who are financially responsible for removing graffiti on private property.
The enforcement efforts of the Metro Graffiti Unit have resulted in a new online tool to receive electronic evidence from the citizens of San Jose.
If you have photos of graffiti that may be useful to investigators as evidence, please click on the link below and be prepared to upload the images from your computer to our online graffiti evidence database.
-David
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Permalink Reply by Spencer S. on
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I have noticed this as well and downtown WILLOW GLEN ( LINCOLN ) has been getting " hit " alot more lately
I for one always report it and by most accounts the city comes and paints over anything on public areas very quickly its the personal property that is up to the owners ....
its very sad to see the upswing ...
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Permalink Reply by Robert Lopez on
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Left out a SJ Norteno gang on the southside called Varrio Norteno Pride, which they're located in the seventrees community. I believe they're still an active gang.
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