Gregan Wingert

Story Archive

School police's dialogue with parents opens to sparse attendance
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Luis Arambula and his wife, Mixaly, sat in a Valley High School theater full of empty seats Thursday night to hear from Clark County School District police entrusted with the safety of their 5-year-old son and more than 300,000 other students.
Business burglarized by men posing as janitors
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Metro Police is asking the public's help in identifying two young men accused of posing as janitors on Feb. 11 to burglarize a business near Desert Inn Road and Maryland Parkway.
Man injured in North Las Vegas rollover crash dies
Thursday, March 1, 2012
A 64-year-old man who was seriously injured in a rollover crash in February in North Las Vegas has died, authorities said.
Correctional officer's death ruled a homicide
Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
A 55-year-old correctional officer who broke his leg when an inmate attacked him in December died from a blood clot related to his injuries, according to the Nevada Department of Corrections.
School officer draws gun on combative student
Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
A cafeteria fight at Green Valley High School today led one school district police officer to draw his gun at a 15-year-old student who attacked him.
Toddler sustains broken leg in car accident
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012
Metro Police responded to a critical injury crash in the east area that left a 23-year-old in critical condition and a 1-year-old with a broken leg.
Mild storm brings light rain, strong winds to valley
Monday, Feb. 27, 2012
Slick roads and cool temperatures are due to a mild storm system bringing scattered showers to the southern Las Vegas Valley and Henderson tonight.
Las Vegas Restaurant Week kicks off Monday with spring in its step
Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012
Chef Beni Velazquez is asking Restaurant Week diners to sink their teeth into a Cubano panini, a culinary creation built with Black Forest ham and pork that’s been slow-roasted for three hours. It’s so good,” said Velazquez as he described the panini.
Fire in the hole! Middle schoolers conquer collegians in engineering contest
Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012
Using wooden catapults as their weapons and oranges as their ammo, middle school students Jet Baroudi, 14, and teammate Javi McClendon, 13, vanquished a team of three UNLV engineering majors Thursday afternoon in an Engineering Week competition.
Investigators gather evidence from fire at religious site
Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012
Detectives concluded the first phase of their investigation into a Wednesday morning fire that destroyed a construction site of a Muslim cemetery and funeral home.
15-month-old toddler tests positive for hallucinogenic drug
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012
Metro Police are investigating a Tuesday night incident in which a 15-month-old child was taken to the hospital and tested positive for the drug PCP, authorities said.
Federal agents join probe into fire at site of future Islamic funeral home
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012
What sparked an overnight fire at a construction site for a funeral home and cemetery to serve the Las Vegas Islamic community remains a mystery, fire officials said Wednesday afternoon.
Pedestrian, 60, struck by minivan near Nellis
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012
A 60-year-old man crossing the street near Nellis Air Force Base was rendered unconscious tonight after being hit by a blue minivan.
Woman stabbed during alleged home invasion
Monday, Feb. 20, 2012
Metro Police are on scene at a southwest Las Vegas Valley home where a woman was stabbed in the back during an alleged home invasion.
Man in critical condition after hitting parked car
Monday, Feb. 20, 2012
Metro Police say a man sustained life-threatening injuries today after crashing a Jeep into a parked car near Desert Inn Road and Boulder Highway.

Power restored to 1,400 customers, including mall
Friday, Feb. 17, 2012
NV Energy crews are working to restore power tonight to 1,400 customers including the Fashion Show mall.
NLV police investigating shooting, suicide
Friday, Feb. 17, 2012
North Las Vegas Police are investigating a suicide and attempted murder at a motel near Main Street and Owens Avenue.
S.I. cover girl's bikini has Henderson swimwear designer riding wave of success
Friday, Feb. 17, 2012
When Henderson newcomer Kathleen Bruening clicked on David Letterman’s website Monday night searching for news about this year’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, she couldn’t believe her eyes.
Man shot in North Las Vegas in critical condition
Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012
A 21-year-old man is at the hospital in critical condition tonight after a shooting in North Las Vegas.
Metro asks for public's help in locating homicide suspect
Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012
Metro homicide detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a 62-year-old man they say is a person of interest in a recent homicide.
Man dead after colliding with cement truck
Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012
A 62-year-old man died today after colliding with a cement truck near downtown Las Vegas.
Three children removed from apartment fire
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012
Firefighters rescued a 5-year-old and two 3-year-olds passed out in an apartment fire in the downtown area.
Two men shot in North Las Vegas; one dies
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012
North Las Vegas Police are looking for a suspect in a fatal double-shooting today at a North Las Vegas home.
Second major I-15 accident near Jean leaves man in serious condition
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012
A construction worker was airlifted to University Medical Center today in serious condition after a crash on Interstate 15 near Jean, about 10 miles outside of Las Vegas.
Vegas opens museum to examine its mobbed-up past
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012
Visitors doing time inside the newly opened Mob Museum were in no rush to escape and a few even relaxed — in an electric chair. “I had fun with the machine gun,” said Valerie Landau of Las Vegas.
Nation's best baggers go for grocery glory in Las Vegas
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012
Two finalists — Blake Westling and Stephanie Teteak — stood on a stage Monday at the Mirage, each holding hands, eyeing the $10,000 oversized cardboard check and hoping secretly the other’s name wouldn’t be called — this wasn’t Miss America, but rather a competition to be named America’s best grocery bagger.
Howard Miller, prominent lawyer and 'true Las Vegas native,' dies at 68
Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012
Howard Miller, a Las Vegas native who grew up riding his bicycle down Sixth Street in the 1950s and would later became a well-known attorney in the city, died Thursday night at age 68.
Investigation continues in death of man at car wash
Friday, Feb. 10, 2012
Metro Police are investigating the shooting of a Hispanic man whose body was found Thursday at a car wash near Decatur Boulevard and Vegas Drive.
Man treated for smoke-inhalation in apartment fire
Friday, Feb. 10, 2012
One man was treated for smoke inhalation Friday night after an apartment building caught fire near Interstate 15 and Owens Avenue.
See mug shots of 16 arrested in stolen-property police sting
Friday, Feb. 10, 2012
After a 14-month undercover investigation police arrested 16 people suspected of selling stolen property. Metro Police’s criminal intelligence section led the investigation code-named “Operation Jigsaw” in which undercover officers posing as employees set up a southwest valley storefront to entice suspects interested in selling various types of stolen property.
Firefighters douse house fire on west side
Friday, Feb. 10, 2012
Firefighters extinguished a house fire today near North Jones Boulevard and U.S. 95.
Suspects flee as police locate stolen SUV occupied by 5-year-old
Friday, Feb. 10, 2012
Suspects who allegedly stole an SUV today in the west valley got more than a temporary set of wheels: A child was inside the vehicle.
‘Preview’ headliners upbeat about a Las Vegas comeback
Experts share ideas with business leaders on boosting tourism and jobs
Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012
Las Vegas may have taken a powerful body blow when the economy was down for the count, but speakers of Thursday’s Preview 2012 say the city is making a comeback.
Man shot dead at car wash
Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012
Metro Police are investigating a shooting in which one man was found dead at a car wash near Decatur Boulevard and Vegas Drive.
Police nab gun-toting naked man in Pahrump
Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012
Nye County deputies arrested a Pahrump man they found naked on a back porch holding a handgun that authorities say was used today to fire at a residence occupied by six people at the time.
Forecasts of Las Vegas economy on tap at Preview 2012
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012
A list of local and national speakers that includes Mayor Carolyn Goodman and author Richard Florida will offer insight about business in Las Vegas at Preview 2012, scheduled for 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Cox Pavilion on the UNLV campus.
Metro Police seek help in search of missing man
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012
Metro Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man who they say went missing in the south Las Vegas Valley.
Charges filed against suspect shot last week by police at Fremont Street motel
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012
Larry Barber, 37, was arrested Jan. 31 and has been charged with counts of attempted murder with use of a deadly weapon, resisting a public officer, carrying a concealed firearm or deadly weapon and assault with a deadly weapon, according to the Clark County District Attorney’s Office.
Two people wounded in domestic disturbance shooting
Monday, Feb. 6, 2012
Two people were hospitalized Monday night after a shooting near Torrey Pines and Alta drives in the western Las Vegas Valley.
Standoff near St. George ends after closing I-15 for nine hours
Monday, Feb. 6, 2012
A stretch of Interstate 15 has been closed to both north and southbound traffic north of St. George, Utah, as authorities are responding to a standoff with a driver believed to be armed.

Police seek two armed robbery suspects
Friday, Feb. 3, 2012
Metro Police are asking the public’s assistance in identifying two men who robbed a south Las Vegas Valley business on Jan. 25.
Rollover crash kills one person
Friday, Feb. 3, 2012
Metro Police are investigating a single-vehicle rollover crash that killed one person Friday night near Nellis Air Force Base.
Police arrest second suspect in North Las Vegas killing
Friday, Feb. 3, 2012
Authorities have arrested a second suspect today in connection with the Jan. 22 shooting that left one North Las Vegas man dead and another man injured.
Public help sought in search of robbery suspect
Friday, Feb. 3, 2012
Metro Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man suspected of robbing a store on Tuesday near Charleston and Lamb boulevards.
Second suspect sought in North Las Vegas slaying
Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012
North Las Vegas Police are seeking a second suspect in connection with the Jan. 22 homicide of a 31-year-old man who was shot in his backyard.
Construction to slow traffic this weekend near U.S. 95 and Rainbow
Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012
A U.S. Highway 95 construction project might cause a few delays this weekend.
Loaded handgun confiscated from Cheyenne High School student
Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012
For the second time this week, Clark County School District Police have confiscated a loaded weapon at one of the district's high schools.
Food truck fans relish offerings at South Point festival
Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012
A gourmet Vietnamese sandwich known as the Banh Mi was the reason local Julie Runnells waited for 30 minutes outside a truck that had traveled from California.
Car hits, kills bicyclist
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012
Metro Police are investigating the scene where a car hit and killed a young man on a bicycle.
Metro Police officer charged with groping two women while on duty
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012
A Metro Police officer surrendered to investigators Wednesday after he was charged with two separate instances of groping women while on duty in 2011, authorities said.