Navajo Nation police in Shiprock, New Mexico, are dealing with an increase in alcohol, drug and gang-related violence.
In recent months, there have been three stabbing deaths and a triple homicide. Police say they are having a hard time dealing with the crime.
The Shiprock police department covers a large area and includes 20 chapters. On average, only four officers are on duty for each shift.
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(The Gallup Independent 1/24)
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Wednesday, January 25, 2006
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