La Raza Nation
Encyclopedia
The LRZ gang were founded in 1972. Their colors are green, white, and red (same as the Mexican flag) symbols include Mexican flag, cross, and a six point star. Although, La Raza is affiliated with Folk Nation
and are allies with the Crips
, La Raza went to war with many Folk Nation gangs such as Ambrose, Gangster Disciples
, and other Folks. But the main rivals are local rivals like Party People
, Latin Kings, Black Stones, and the Almighty Saints
.
Between 2001 and 2003, La Raza was involved in a gang war with Vatos Locos. In the end, 12 Vatos Locos members were charged in the conspiracy to kill 4 rival gang leaders, including one leader who was sentenced to 151 years for his part in the plan.
In April 2005, 19 suspected members of La Raza were arrested in the Naples Florida area by federal and local law enforcement. Officials estimated the groups membership at around 100 and noted they'd been in the area since at least 1996.
In July 2005, La Raza was listed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as one of the 54 violent street gangs targeted by ICE in a two week nationwide enforcement action called Operation Community Shield.
Local officers in Gwinnett County, GA have also noted the presence of La Raza members in their jurisdiction. ICE officials have arrested La Raza members in the Atlanta area.
A 2005 report produced by the US Department of Justice noted the presence of La Raza in the western United States, but not a high level of activity. A total of approximately 17 percent of the law enforcement agencies surveyed nationwide reported a presence of La Raza in their jurisdiction. Just over 6 percent of those agencies reported La Raza activity as moderate to high levels.
A 2006 report by the Bureau of Justice Assistance noted the presence of La Raza in Alaska
, Arizona
, Florida
, Georgia
, Illinois
, Indiana
, Nebraska
, New York
and Virginia
.
In 2008, La Raza was documented in Waukesha, Wisconsin as being involved in a conflict with another group called the 38th Street gang. Wisconsin has also documented La Raza involvement in cocaine trafficking in the Sheboygan area.
Folk Nation
The Folk Nation is an alliance of street gangs, based in the Chicago area, which has since spread throughout the United States, specifically in the Midwest and the South. They are rivals to the People Nation....
and are allies with the Crips
Crips
The Crips are a primarily, but not exclusively, African American gang. They were founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1969 mainly by Raymond Washington and Stanley Williams...
, La Raza went to war with many Folk Nation gangs such as Ambrose, Gangster Disciples
Gangster Disciples
The Black Gangster Disciple Nation is a gang which was formed on the South-side of Chicago in the late 1960s, by David Barksdale, leader of the Black Disciples, and Larry Hoover, leader of the Supreme Gangsters. The two groups united to form the Black Gangster Disciple Nation .The gang has made...
, and other Folks. But the main rivals are local rivals like Party People
Party People
"Party People" may refer to:*"Party People" , a 1979 song by Parliament*"Party People" , a 2008 song by Nelly featuring Fergie.*"Party People", a 2010 song by rock band, N.E.R.D....
, Latin Kings, Black Stones, and the Almighty Saints
Almighty Saints
The Almighty Saints is a street gang founded in the early 1960s by Polish juveniles of the Back of the Yards neighborhood of Chicago.The name Saints was borrowed from the TV series of the same name as evidenced by the similarities between the stickman used by the show and the street gang.During...
.
Activities inside and outside of the Chicago area
La Raza's activities have not been limited to the Chicago area they originated in. La Raza has been active in New York City. A 1996 police report noted La Raza as the rival of the Gran Familia Mexicana, a federation of Mexican gangs in the NYC area.Between 2001 and 2003, La Raza was involved in a gang war with Vatos Locos. In the end, 12 Vatos Locos members were charged in the conspiracy to kill 4 rival gang leaders, including one leader who was sentenced to 151 years for his part in the plan.
In April 2005, 19 suspected members of La Raza were arrested in the Naples Florida area by federal and local law enforcement. Officials estimated the groups membership at around 100 and noted they'd been in the area since at least 1996.
In July 2005, La Raza was listed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as one of the 54 violent street gangs targeted by ICE in a two week nationwide enforcement action called Operation Community Shield.
Local officers in Gwinnett County, GA have also noted the presence of La Raza members in their jurisdiction. ICE officials have arrested La Raza members in the Atlanta area.
A 2005 report produced by the US Department of Justice noted the presence of La Raza in the western United States, but not a high level of activity. A total of approximately 17 percent of the law enforcement agencies surveyed nationwide reported a presence of La Raza in their jurisdiction. Just over 6 percent of those agencies reported La Raza activity as moderate to high levels.
A 2006 report by the Bureau of Justice Assistance noted the presence of La Raza in Alaska
Alaska
Alaska is the largest state in the United States by area. It is situated in the northwest extremity of the North American continent, with Canada to the east, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, with Russia further west across the Bering Strait...
, Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
, Nebraska
Nebraska
Nebraska is a state on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States. The state's capital is Lincoln and its largest city is Omaha, on the Missouri River....
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
and Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
.
In 2008, La Raza was documented in Waukesha, Wisconsin as being involved in a conflict with another group called the 38th Street gang. Wisconsin has also documented La Raza involvement in cocaine trafficking in the Sheboygan area.