2023年11月11日 · Dangerous gang activity might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Iowa, but the Hawkeye State has a long history of harboring some of the most notorious gangs in the entire Midwest. The worst gang in Iowa has been investigated by the FBI numerous times and has a history of violent crimes and large drug deals on its record.

2024年11月2日 · Here’s a closer look at five of the most dangerous gangs currently operating in Iowa. 1. Bloods. The Bloods, one of the most recognized street gangs in the United States, have established a presence in Iowa, particularly in urban areas like Des Moines and Cedar Rapids.

2023年1月30日 · Like the rest of the country, Iowa saw a spike in violent crime — murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault — in 2016, then saw it dip during the pandemic, and...

Pages in category "Gangs in Iowa" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.

2014年6月19日 · KCCI's Cynthia Fodor learned Wednesday that there are now more than 30 known gangs operating in the city and marking their territory with graffiti. Police saw 329 gun related offenses last year,...

2013年12月2日 · Flourishing with the rise in cocaine addiction, gangs were spreading west from Chicago. At the peak in about 1993, there were roughly 2,000 gang members in Des Moines. There were nearly as many...

Local African American street gangs are the primary powder cocaine and crack distributors. These gangs tend to be loosely organized and formed in and around housing developments. Hispanic street gangs tend to be more hierarchical and tied to nationally affiliated gangs such as 18th Street, Latin Kings, and MS 13.

2025年1月13日 · Explore Iowa's street gang laws, including definitions, legal consequences, and defense strategies for those accused. Iowa’s approach to addressing street gangs involves a complex framework of laws designed to curb gang activity and enhance public safety.

2020年8月25日 · DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Eighteen defendants have been charged in a long-term investigation of a Davenport-based street gang, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern...

2023年5月31日 · DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A federal grand jury in Davenport indicted 12 Quad-Cities men on charges including conspiracy to commit murder, robbery and drug trafficking on May 22. The 12 Rock Island...