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Police: Man in hospital after stabbing in central las Vegas
Monday, March 1, 2021
Officers are investigating the stabbing of a man found injured this afternoon near a central Las Vegas business, according to Metro Police. Officers responded about ...
Metro: Officer shoots, critically injures man holding knife
Monday, March 1, 2021
A Metro Police officer shot and critically wounded a man found with a knife today in a northeast Las Vegas desert area, Capt. Sasha Larkin said. Before he was shot, the man ...
Police: Man fatally beat neighbor at apartment
Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021
During an argument with his girlfriend, a man left his apartment Wednesday night, forced his way into a neighbor’s unit and beat her to death, according to Metro Police. The attack was ...
Las Vegas man accused of mailing white powder to New York gaming regulators
Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021
A Las Vegas man with a decades-long gripe with the New York State Gaming Commission mailed the organization letters with white powder feared to be toxic, federal authorities allege. The four letters Brent Carter sent between ...
Police: Boy, 15, arrested in connection with fatal shooting
Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a man Tuesday during a soured drug deal, according to Metro Police. The ...
Police: Gunman in shootout at apartment killed himself
Friday, Feb. 12, 2021
After her husband beat her, then threatened to kill her, a woman slipped a note to her daughter, pleading for help, according to Metro Police. The daughter summoned ...
Metro Police identify officers involved in fatal shootout
Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021
Metro Police identified two officers who exchanged gunfire with a man during a standoff Tuesday at a south Las Vegas apartment complex. Officers ...
Pedestrian hit by car, killed near Las Vegas Strip
Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car this morning near the north Las Vegas Strip, according to Metro Police. The crash was reported about 11:10 a.m. on Sahara Avenue near ...
Trump-appointed U.S. attorney for Nevada stepping down
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021
The top federal prosecutor in Nevada is stepping down at the end of the month. U.S. Attorney Nicholas Trutanich, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump in 2018, today announced ...
Metro: Man found dead after trading shots with police
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021
A man who exchanged shots with officers responding to a domestic violence call this morning was found dead inside his south Las Vegas apartment, according to ...
Metro IDs officer involved in shooting outside gun range
Friday, Feb. 5, 2021
Metro Police today identified an officer who fired on a man they said attacked his partner with a screwdriver Wednesday outside a Las Vegas gun range. He is ...
Metro: Police, civilians fire at man who attacked officer outside gun range
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021
A Metro Police officer and three civilians opened fire on a man who attacked another officer with a screwdriver today outside a Las Vegas gun range, authorities said. The man was fatally shot, though it was not clear ...
Teen killed, another wounded in shooting at apartment complex
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021
A teen was killed and another suffered life-threatening injuries in a shooting Tuesday night at an east Las Vegas apartment complex, according to Metro Police. The female victim ...
Nevada company unveils $285,000 ultimate camping truck
Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021
Outside, a 1987 custom Toyota Sunrader camper parked in front of the building marks the TruckHouse headquarters. Inside, business partners Nico Monforte, 26, and Matt Linder, 29, have spent thousands of hours designing and building a prototype for the company’s signature vehicle— the BCT, an ...
Police: Suspects sought in Laughlin strong-armed robbery
Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021
Two men are wanted in a strong-armed robbery Monday in Laughlin that left a victim with ...
Nevada National Guard providing security assistance for Biden inauguration
Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021
Nevada is dispatching more than 200 National Guard members to Washington, D.C., to provide security, logistics and communications support for ...
Mother hit by car in Henderson dies at hospital
Friday, Jan. 8, 2021
A woman hospitalized in critical condition after she was hit by a car Saturday in Henderson has died, according to police. Jessica Lesmeister, who was in a medically induced coma at ...
Victim dies after shooting in east Las Vegas
Friday, Jan. 8, 2021
Officers responding to reports of gunshots Thursday night found a gravely wounded person in an east Las Vegas parking lot, according to Metro Police. The victim died at ...
Police report: Raiders’ Josh Jacobs thinks he fell asleep before crash
Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs said he thought he fell asleep at the wheel before his sports car crashed into a wall, leading to his DUI arrest Monday, according to a ...
Police: Methamphetamine found during traffic stop
Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021
A traffic stop before sunrise today yielded Metro Police more than 6 ounces of methamphetamine, a gun, cash and drug paraphernalia, officials said via Twitter. Officers arrested ...
Las Vegas kidnapping victim rescued from captivity in Pahrump, authorities say
Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021
A Las Vegas woman kidnapped in March has been rescued in Pahrump, where she was locked up, beaten and forced to ...
Motorcyclist dies after crash in east Las Vegas
Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021
Metro Police were investigating a fatal crash involving a car and a motorcycle today in east Las Vegas. The collision happened about 2:45 p.m. at ...
Even with pandemic, officials expect large crowds for New Year's Eve in Las Vegas
Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020
Las Vegas Boulevard, from Spring Mountain Road to Mandalay Bay, will go on a soft lockdown at 7:30 p.m. and be completely shut down to traffic by 8 p.m.
Despite pandemic, Las Vegas faith leaders share messages of hope at Christmas
Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020
Through the darkest hours of the coronavirus pandemic, the Rev. George Leo Thomas has seen his congregants suffer through illness, financial crisis, hunger and sadness. And while the pain is real and cannot be diminished, he could not help but recognize what he calls ...
Police: Man fired 19 shots at officers
Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020
A man accused of trying to kill two uniformed Metro Police officers early Saturday fired 19 shots at them, Assistant Sheriff Christopher Darcy said. Donta Ford, 26, was being ...
Police: Jail inmate accused of strangling death of cellmate
Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020
A Clark County Detention Center inmate jailed in an attempted murder case is accused of fatally injuring his cellmate during a fight, according to ...
Police: Mother accidentally shot son, 3, while showing off gun
Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020
A mother was showing her friends a recently purchased gun Wednesday night when it accidentally went off, fatally wounding her 3-year-old son, Metro Police said.
Driver charged with DUI in crash that killed 5 bicyclists
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020
A box truck driver who hit and killed five bicyclists on U.S. 95 near Searchlight on Thursday had methamphetamine in his system, according to the ...
Pedestrian hit and killed by vehicle; 2 children injured
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle and two children were injured today at a central Las Vegas intersection, according to Metro Police. The children suffered ...
'Horrific tragedy': 5 bicyclists killed, others hurt in crash near Boulder City
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020
Taking in a “beautiful, sunny day” on a two-lane highway surrounded by Southern Nevada desert, the bicyclists pedaled a strenuous route they had frequented since the early 2000s. The cyclists, about 18 strong, kicked off the "Nipton Loop" at a Henderson resort ...
Ex-Raiders player Burfict faces misdemeanor battery count after citizen’s arrest in Las Vegas
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020
Former Raiders player Vontaze Burfict and an associate are facing misdemeanor battery counts for allegedly scuffling with two security guards at a Las Vegas Strip resort, according to a ...
North Las Vegas, NV Energy help struggling residents pay their utility bills
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020
More than 4,000 North Las Vegas households with past-due power bills won’t have to immediately worry about being left in the dark. 
Police: Woman faces murder count after hitting boyfriend with car
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020
Planning to leave his girlfriend, a man was loading his belongings into his car when the woman sped toward him in her vehicle, he told Metro Police. James Dutter threw a TV at the car and ...
Teen accused of shooting over video game charged with murder
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020
A teen accused of fatally shooting his friend over a video game in October has been formally charged with murder, according to court records. Zaishaun Jaquan White, 15, was ...
Gunman in Henderson triple slaying claimed to be comic book villain
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020
A man who fatally shot three neighbors rambled incoherently about being a comic book villain and demanded a helicopter before officers killed him, according to a 911 recording released today by Henderson Police. Jason Neo Bourne kicked in the door ...
Police: Person in custody after rooftop standoff
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020
A person who refused to come down from the roof of a house in Las Vegas was taken into custody today after a brief standoff with officers, according to Metro Police. The incident, which ...
Police: Baby found abandoned at apartment complex
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020
Two children who heard cries coming from the bushes at a Las Vegas apartment complex Sunday found an abandoned newborn baby girl inside a ...
Metro: Here's how to protect your holiday packages from thieves
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020
The pandemic has forced more residents this holiday season to buy products online from the safety of their homes. And with shopping holidays Black Friday and ...
Health District offering free flu shots at 2 Las Vegas locations
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020
Compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, flu season could further overburden the health care system in the U.S., including here. That’s why officials are pushing ...
Voters targeted with calls providing phony election information
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020
Unknown people are contacting voters and giving them inaccurate information about whether their ballots were counted, according to the Clark County Election Department. Only ...
Henderson triple shooting ruled murder-suicide
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020
A triple shooting that left two people dead in Henderson earlier this month has been ruled a murder-suicide, police said. A man shot and killed his ...
Police investigating fatal shooting at Las Vegas car wash
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020
Metro Police say they are investigating a fatal shooting at a car wash near Charleston Boulevard and Decatur Boulevard.
Dog found wandering on freeway ramp reunited with owners
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020
A frightened dog rescued Wednesday by Nevada Highway Patrol troopers as she wandered a Las Vegas freeway ramp has been reunited with her owners. The 16-year-old ...
Metro Police: How are we doing?
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020
If you have opinions about Metro Police’s professionalism and practices, the department wants to hear from you. This week, Metro published a short online community survey. Police want to know ...
Heeding virus plea from Sisolak, North Las Vegas closes City Hall
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020
Gov. Steve Sisolak’s call for Nevadans to stay at home for two weeks to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 prompted North Las Vegas to close its City Hall.
Police: Mother questioned after 2 babies found dead
Friday, Nov. 6, 2020
Detectives were questioning a mother after her 1-year-old and 2-month-old babies were discovered dead today at a central Las Vegas apartment, according to Metro Police. The ...
Laid-off worker part of Culinary army knocking on voters’ doors in Las Vegas
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020
Donna Kelly-Yu was one of about 350 union members scattered across the valley, visiting homes of registered Democrats and nonaligned voters in one of the final pushes from the union ...
With Metro gaining upper hand on Strip violence, visitors feel safe again
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020
Law enforcement officers in tan, yellow, seaweed green and navy blue uniforms are patrolling the walkways on the Las Vegas Strip during this late evening. The multiagency effort has situated police at every corner, up and down Las Vegas Boulevard ...
Pedestrian hit by truck, critically injured
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020
A 46-year-old pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries this morning when he was hit by a semi-truck in south Las Vegas, according to Metro Police. The incident ...
Two people die in small plane crash; man on ground escapes
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020
A twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff today in the southwest valley, killing two people and igniting a fire that damaged a construction trailer from which a man escaped while choking on fuel fumes. “It was awful," said Bruce Langson, the property owner. He said he heard ...