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1 dead, 2 injured after shooting in northwest Las Vegas valley
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — One person is dead, and two others were injured following a shooting in the northwest valley, according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police. On Saturday, just after 4 p.m., LVMPD officers responded to a report of a shooting at the 7300 block of Prairie Falcon Road near Tenaya Way and Smoke Ranch Road.
4 men arrested for allegedly selling fentanyl, cocaine on dark web
The United States Department of Justice announced four men have been arrested for allegedly selling fentanyl pills and cocaine on the dark web. Authorities say Southern California natives, 21-year-old Alejandro Soto, and 21-year-old Austin Blanco, both from Burbank, and Las Vegas residents, 23-year-old Craig Rushton, and 20-year-old Christian McKibben have all been charged with one […]
Camera sees 14,000 red light violations at busy intersection in February, but Metro can’t cite drivers
It's a pervasive problem in the valley: red light runners. Law enforcement agencies are working together to tackle the deadly behavior because the number of people killed in crashes in Clark County is up 51% already this year and red-light running is a major contributing factor.
‘The bullies have more rights than the bullied’: Las Vegas teacher weighs in on bullying at CCSD
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A teacher who spent 25 years at the Clark County School District before retiring at the start of the year claims the district isn’t doing enough to address bullying. “It only takes a few to kind of take over the entire class,” Kelly Edgar told 8 News Now on Friday regarding […]
Shelter-in-place lifted after shooting investigation near UNLV campus
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Police are looking for a suspect after a shooting near the UNLV campus Saturday night. Police said the shooting happened around 11:15 p.m. at the University Gateway Building parking structure in the 4700 block of S. Maryland Parkway, across the street from the UNLV campus.
Las Vegas man accused of pushing girlfriend out of moving SUV
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Las Vegas man is accused of pushing his girlfriend out of a moving vehicle and later crashing into a parked Metro patrol vehicle while having two children in the backseat and under the influence, according to an arrest report. Kyle Banks, 38, of Las...
New policing concept focuses on downtown Las Vegas safety
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Problem-Oriented Policing, also known as “POP” is a new concept brought in this year to the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas to help make the area a safer place. “Our POP team is really developing those partnerships and friendships and relationships to major stakeholders here on Fremont Street,” Chief Jason Potts of the Las Vegas Metro […]
Man accused of bringing assault rifle onto southwest Las Vegas area high school campus
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A man faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon after police arrested him in the parking lot of a high school in southwest Las Vegas. Alfred Pamintuan was identified by Clark County School District Police as the suspect arrested on Wednesday at Sierra Vista High School. Sources told 8 News Now […]
Las Vegas family escapes second-story apartment fire with help from neighbors
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A Las Vegas family of four escaped a fire burning in their second-story apartment last week, crediting neighbors and nearby good Samaritans for help saving their lives. It was a surreal situation as flames tore through a southwest valley apartment complex just after midnight on May 9. “I’m like okay we have to get […]
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