Graffiti on an Othello building. Such markings are often a sign that gangs are present in a city. Gang activity in Othello ebbs and flows, and it seems to be decreasing currently, according to the Othello Police Department.
October 16, 2023
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October 16, 2023 5:37 p.m.
Gang activity on the decline in Othello
OTHELLO — While there have been high-profile incidents and arrests within the last year, gang activity in Othello seems to be decreasing. “I don’t want to say our gang problem has gone away, but we’ve seen a decrease recently,” said Othello Police Department Detective Steven Perez. “We used to meet once a month with the (Othello) School District, however, the last six months or so I think we had about two (meetings).”