FYI...

According to the American Association of Suicidology, in 2006, 216 children ages 10 -14 committed suicide in the U.S. Suicide rates for children between the ages of 10-14 increased 50% between 1981 and 2006.

Approximately 11.5 youth suicides occur every day and…

The 160-count indictment was unsealed Friday against 38 suspected gang members. They will be arraigned on conspiracy, attempted murder, assault, illegal gun possession and drug charges.

Thirty-two suspects are in custody; another six are being sought.

Among those charged…

The presence of gangs is growing locally, Henry County Sheriff Lane Perry said Saturday, and he fears the problem will get worse if the community does not pull together to fight it.

ROYAL CITY, Wash. -- The drive-by shooting that critically wounded a 10-year-old boy highlights the gang problem in the Grant County town of Royal City.

Police Chief Darin Smith told KXLY gangs are becoming increasingly violent. And he says graffiti threatens more violence in retaliation for Saturday's shooting, which was meant for someone who no longer lives in the boy's home.

KXLY reports there are 50 known gang…

Yakima Police Chief Sam Granato says an 18-year-old who was shot to death Sunday in front of his home was executed by rival gang members as he begged for his life.

The Associated Press

The slain body of Edgar Guerrero was found just before 2 a.m. behind an apartment building off North Hacienda Boulevard in the 15000 block of Loukelton Street, said Los Angeles County Department of Coroner spokeswoman Courtney Morrow.

Los Angeles County homicide investigators are in charge of investigating the fatal shooting. They did not return calls for comment.

Two…

Police identified the victim as 22-year-old Keith Saulsberry — a student at Arkansas-Pine Bluff, who could have graduated in December.

The Shelby County Medical Examiner’s Office said Saulsberry died of head injuries. The Commercial Appeal cited a police affidavit in reporting Saulsberry was beaten by members…

State corrections officials are increasing the use of satellite tracking for gang members on parole.

The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation currently monitors about 160 high-risk gang members. With new legislation this year, the department plans to increase that to…

Police, state and federal officers in the Tri-Cities rounded up 27 fugitives with gang ties in a two-day sweep called Operation Gang Siphon.

The Tri-City Herald reports more than 70 officers from 16 agencies participate in the operation that began Tuesday in Pasco, Kennewick and Benton County.

Of the 27, 10 were juveniles and four were held for possible immigration…