Gang history in my hometown (Tacoma content)
Yes that was occurring in the late 90s when I was still living in Tacoma. The Crips and bloods had been closed down pretty much but the crime moved out to Parkland and Spanaway where all the meth labs were still flourishing. Parkland and Spanaway and Lakewood are also close to the military bases and so there is an impact there as well.
Downtown Tacoma and the west side has improved quite a bit.
Before the Tacoma spur when you came into Tacoma on Pacific Avenue he used to be greeted by Elmo's adult bookstore. now that area is full of a college, the Chihuly glass museum and other awesome stuff.
Steve Thompson
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