CCC History: Struggle Against Gang Violence

Several community leaders such as Rev. Porter of Burnside Community Church, Frank Sayre, Walter Monroe, Curtis Wilson, and Richard Wilson (no relation) led the fight against gang violence. Sgt. Sherwood Williams (former Captain of the Sixth District Police Department) assisted them in their efforts. Nightly radio patrols were formed and the men of the Chesterfield Community volunteered their services. The men worked part-time in neighborhood stores to protect merchants from harassment. The men of Chesterfield were successful at ridding the community of gangs. Their tactics were unity and strength.