News briefs for March 12, 2002

Tuesday, March 12, 2002 | 9:53 a.m.

Smoke fills medical offices

A six-story office building in southern Las Vegas was evacuated Monday night when welding work being done on the outside of the structure caused the second floor to fill with smoke.

Clark County firefighters were called about 6 p.m. to the Sunrise Medical Towers, 3121 S. Maryland Parkway. Tower two was evacuated of the few people still working at that hour, and firefighters ventilated the building, fire department spokesman Bob Leinbach said.

No one was injured, and the fire caused only $300 in damages, Leinbach said.

Type O donations needed

United Blood Services centers in Las Vegas are running low on the most common blood type.

The valley's blood banks have less than a three-day supply of Type O blood. Shortages nationwide have kept blood from being shipped to Las Vegas, a United Blood Services spokesman said.

Donors can make an appointment to give blood by calling 233-9620. Walk-in donors also are welcome.

Identity of victim revealed

A 22-year-old Pahrump man killed in an auto accident Sunday was identified as Russell Dean Mulvey.

Mulvey was a passenger in a pickup that collided with a sport utility vehicle about 12:20 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of Ann Road and Torrey Pines Drive. The pickup spun and rolled onto its roof. Mulvey was partially ejected from the truck, Metro Police said.

Mulvey died at the scene, and the driver was taken to University Medical Center for treatment. The injuries were described as not life threatening. The two occupants in the SUV had minor injuries and did not go to the hospital, police said.

The accident is under investigation.

Nevada suspect may be in Alabama

A former waiter at a popular Mobile, Ala., restaurant is believed to be a fugitive wanted for murder and attempted murder in Nevada.

FBI agents and Mobile police say they think Christopher Alan Fiegehen, 23, featured Saturday night on the television show "America's Most Wanted," worked at the Spot of Tea Restaurant in Mobile for about 10 days using the name Jack Jackson.

Tony Moore, owner of the restaurant, described the man as "charming" and "well-mannered."

The man's last day at work was Friday, the day before Fiegehen was featured on the television show that profiles fugitive criminals.

The suspect, of Carson City, allegedly attacked his ex-girlfriend's stepfather and his wife on Feb. 10 at their Douglas County home.

Fiegehen's father, Al, is co-owner of the Ormsby House and Glen Eagles Restaurant, both in Carson City.