Citizens Gather to Learn About Fighting Gang Growth
Gangs are becoming a growing problem in Knightdale, Zebulon and Wendell.
Posted — UpdatedOn homes, on signs and on businesses, the writing — is on the walls.
"People don't need to run in their house and lock the door, but obviously the issue has grown in the last five years," said Zebulon Police Chief Tim Hayworth.
"It affects the economy of this area. It affects the education of our kids, the appearance of our community, so it's important that everyone be involved," said Andrew Meyers, one of the organizers of a community gang-prevention forum.
The county passed out surveys to people at the meeting to figure out the best way to prevent future gang activity.
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