12th Street

This article focuses on Hispanic street and prison gangs, which – along with other gangs – constitute a significant and iconic phenomenon of contemporary political discourse in the United States, as well as social and economic life in this country. In the XXI century, the prison systems of most countries continue to be characterised by…

In 2012, defendant admitted to a detective from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department that he was a member of the 12th Street Sharky Pomona gang (12th Street). His tattoos were documented. La Eme and 12th Street were both criminal street gangs. 12th Street was a Hispanic gang based in Pomona. The gang had over…