VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-22
“A criminal gang is a gang, I don’t care how old they are,”
Chet Effler · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Chet Effler criticizes Asheville officials for downplaying gang involvement in youth violence.
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