Crime

Federal charges filed in April fire at facility for children with autism: Friday, May 24, 2013; By Paul Takahashi; A Las Vegas man accused of setting fire to a local children's autism learning facility in April now faces federal charges. Samuel Powers, 24, was charged with two felony counts – one for arson and one for possession of unregistered firearms (Molotov cocktails) – according to an announcement Friday by Daniel Bogden, U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada.

Police looking for black-clad gunman in string of robberies: Friday, May 24, 2013; By Tovin Lapan; Metro Police say they are looking to arrest a suspect in a string of quick-hitting armed robberies of convenience stores before somebody gets hurt.

Police: Purse missing from home where 75-year-old woman found dead: Thursday, May 23, 2013; By Riley Snyder; The death of elderly woman found in a northwest Las Vegas house on Tuesday has been ruled a homicide by the Clark County Coroner’s Office.

Men arrested in death of teen during iPad robbery held without bail: Thursday, May 23, 2013; By Jackie Valley; Two men accused of driving over and killing 15-year-old Marcos Vincente Arenas while stealing his iPad last week will remain in jail at least until their preliminary hearing. Michael Solid, 21, and Jacob Dismont, 18, appeared Thursday morning in Las Vegas Justice Court wearing standard blue jail attire and shackles on their wrists and ankles.

Third person charged in case of bird death at Flamingo: Wednesday, May 22, 2013; By Brian Nordli; A third person has been charged in the death of an exotic bird at Flamingo’s wildlife habitat. Hazhir Kargaran faces three misdemeanors in conjunction with the death of Turk, a 14-year-old helmeted guinea fowl, on Oct. 12.

FBI agent escapes injury when homicide suspect opens fire: Tuesday, May 21, 2013; By Brian Nordli, Riley Snyder; A homicide suspect opened fire Tuesday as members of an FBI fugitive task force attempted to serve a warrant at an apartment complex near Sahara Avenue and Maryland Parkway, authorities said.

Nevada housing official cited for soliciting sex: Tuesday, May 21, 2013; By Cy Ryan; The newly appointed administrator of the state housing division has been placed on administrative leave after being cited for soliciting and engaging in prostitution.

Lawyers appointed for suspects in fatal iPad robbery: Tuesday, May 21, 2013; Associated Press; Two men will remain jailed without bail pending another court appearance in the death of a teenage boy who police say fell beneath the wheels of their vehicle when he refused to give up his iPad.

Police release images of suspect sought in home invasion: Monday, May 20, 2013; By Jackie Valley; Metro Police are asking for the public’s help identifying suspects wanted in connection with a residential burglary. Police said two men knocked on a front door about 7:30 p.m. April 17 and attacked the person who answered.

Police release photos of 'armed and dangerous' suspect in April slaying: Monday, May 20, 2013; Crime:; By Dave Toplikar; Metro Police today released photos of a man they say is the second suspect in the fatal shooting of a Las Vegas man that occurred about a month ago in the 2800 block of Fremont Street.

Police: Suspects in fatal robbery targeted, stalked teen with iPad: Monday, May 20, 2013; By Riley Snyder, Dave Toplikar; Two men accused of killing a teen while robbing him of his iPad cased a gas station looking for victims and then stalked the Bonanza High School student as he left the store, according to a Metro Police report.

Coroner: Woman killed in apparent murder-suicide was shot, stabbed, beaten: Monday, May 20, 2013; By Dave Toplikar; Two people found dead Friday in an apparent murder-suicide have been identified as Vanniesa Caroline Fernandez, 18, of Las Vegas and Luis Montiel, 29 of Henderson.

Two arrested in iPad robbery that caused death of teenager: Sunday, May 19, 2013; law enforcement:; By Dave Toplikar; Jacob Dismont, 18, and Michael Samuel Solid, 21, both of Las Vegas, face charges of open murder, robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery.

Sheriff weighs in on pimps, hip-hop, cops and cameras on the Strip, and more: Sunday, May 19, 2013; Q&A with Doug Gillespie:; By Tovin Lapan; Metro Sheriff Doug Gillespie has been having a busy year. In January, Gillespie joined other law enforcement members at a meeting with President Barack Obama to discuss gun policy. In February, Gillespie’s officers were handling one of the highest-profile shootings in Las Vegas in years.

Two apparent shooting victims found dead at apartment complex: Friday, May 17, 2013; By Brian Nordli; Two people were found dead in an apartment Friday afternoon from apparent gunshot wounds.