Have You Ever Heard About The Wealthy Street Boys In Grand Rapids?

Growing up the only gangs I ever heard of were the Bloods and the Crips.

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I recently learned that the city of Grand Rapids had a gang problem back in the 1990s

Have You Ever Heard About The Wealthy Street Boys In Grand Rapids?

The Wealthy Street Boys were a gang in Grand Rapids, Michigan, that were known for their involvement in drug trafficking and violence.

The gang operated during the 1990s and was mainly involved in the selling of crack cocaine.

Why Were They Called The Wealthy Street Boys?

The gang was named after the street where they were based, Wealthy Street.

I have such a hard time imagining gangs running wealthy street and parts of east town because of how nice things are today.

My wife Lindsey has told me stories about her uncle whose now a retired GRPD officer had to patrol the Wealthy Street area into East Town back in the 1990s.

He said back then that was the most dangerous area to patrol.

What Were The Wealthy Street Boys Doing?

The Wealthy Street Boys were known for their violent tactics and were involved in several shootings and murders in the area.

They were also known for their territorial disputes with other gangs in the area, which often led to violent confrontations.

The Beginning of The End For The Wealthy Street Boys

In 1997, the Wealthy Street Boys were busted by law enforcement in a major drug bust.

The bust was the result of a long-term investigation into the gang's activities, which involved the use of wiretaps and undercover agents.

The gang was found to be responsible for the distribution of hundreds of pounds of cocaine in the area.

Several members of the gang were arrested and charged with drug trafficking and other related offenses.

The bust was seen as a major victory for law enforcement in the area, as it helped to disrupt the gang's operations and put an end to their violent activities.

Wealthy Street Today

Today, the Wealthy Street Boys are no longer active in Grand Rapids, and the area has seen a significant reduction in gang-related violence.