Leech Lake gang activity and threats detailed

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2003

Voters of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe in Minnesota elected a new chairman on Tuesday.

According to unofficial results, Peter D. White won the election. He replaces Eli Hunt, who was recalled for what he said was a gang-related opposition.

An investigation has turned up ties between gang activity and the elections, The Bemidji Pioneer reported. One council member, who denies there is a gang problem on the reservation, has regular conversations with tribal members, said to be members of the Native Mob Gang, and has family members who are part of the gang.

Get the Story:
Native Mob links traced (The Bemidji Pioneer 2/13)
Native Mob was organized in prison (The Bemidji Pioneer 2/13)
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe elects chairman (AP 2/13)

Relevant Links:
Leech Lake Ojibwe - http://www.leechlakeojibwe.org