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Getting out of gangs
Getting out of gangs
Adam Cortes, right, and his wife Sonia Cortes stand near the Lodi Arch in Downtown Lodi on Thursday, May 3, 2012. Adam Cortes, who says the arch is the gateway to the Eastside and gang activity, lived on the Eastside of Lodi after moving from Mexico at 16. He wants to create a foundation through First Baptist Church to help struggling gang members.
Getting out of gangs
Johnny Cummings, back left, stands with his fiancee Brandy Cummings, back right, and children Joey Hernandez, front left, and Johnathan Hernandez in their Lodi home on Thursday, May 3, 2012. Johnny Cummings, a former gang member, attends Victory Outreach Church and performs as a Christian rapper.
Getting out of gangs
Rene Carnero, a former Norteño, served time for attempted murder after striking a police officer with a machete. Carnero, 43, who grew up in Castroville, has since ended his affiliation with the gang.
Getting out of gangs
Faded tattoos of an artichoke and the “Castro” are still visible on the hand of Rene Carnero, a former Norteño gang member. Carnero, 43, grew up in Castroville.
Getting out of gangs
Rene Carnero, a former gang member, makes a swinging motion while recounting the day he struck a police officer with a machete. Carnero was arrested for attempted murder and served 8 1⁄2 years, but has since ended his affiliation with the gang.
Getting out of gangs
Rene Carnero, a former Norteño gang member, wears crucifix rings along with a red arm band. Carnero, now a member of Victor Outreach Church, was once arrested for attempted murder of a police officer.
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- San Joaquin County Horseman's Association Queen Speech and Coronation Banquet
- Posted: May 09, 2013
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- Soroptimists celebrate 68 years in Lodi
- Posted: May 08, 2013
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- Elks Lodge No. 1900 honors officers
- Posted: May 08, 2013
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- Lodi Rotary gives dictionaries to third-grade students
- Posted: April 17, 2013
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