Marion County with a population of just over 306,000 is located about 30 miles south of Portland. The major cities that make up this area include Salem, Keizer and Woodburn.
For a number of years gangs have been active in this area, but in 2007 local police have reported a increase in gang-related crimes. Gangs that alliance themselves with the Surenos and Nortenos seem to be most dominant.
SURENOS 13
- Brown Pride Raza
- Brown Pride Tokers
- Hang Out Boyz/ Varrio Hobzter Loco Surenos
- Highland Varrio Trece
- Klica Taking Over
- Lil' Surenos Clicka
- South Side Locos
- Vatos Locos
- West Side 18th Street
NORTENOS 14
- Hang Out Boyz
- Marion County Nortenos
- North Side Visas
- Varrio Catorce
- Varrio Norte Salem
OTHER GANGS
- Evil Minded Killas
- Grow Street Boys
- Indian Pride Organization (Bloods)
- South Side 6th Street Crips
- West Side Mafia Crips
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