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May 22, 2013

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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.
Photo: Michael Samuel Solid, left, and Jacob Dismont are
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
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
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
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
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.
Photo: Sheriff Douglas Gillespie addresses reporters duri
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.
Court cites errors, overturns murder conviction in Las Vegas gang slaying
Friday, May 17, 2013
By Cy Ryan
The Nevada Supreme has overturned the murder conviction of Christian D. Williams in a gang shooting in Las Vegas because of errors by the prosecution and police.
Man found dead with gunshot wound at apartment complex
Friday, May 17, 2013
By Tovin Lapan
Metro Police are investigating the death of a man found early Friday in the parking lot of a northeast valley apartment complex.
Photo: A candlelight vigil is held Friday, May 17, 2013,
Family and friends mourn beloved teen victimized by brazen iPad thieves
Friday, May 17, 2013
By Brian Nordli
They came in droves with teary-eyes and sniffling noses to Fireman’s Park Friday night to remember 15-year-old Marcos Arenas.
North Las Vegas man arrested in wife's shooting death
Thursday, May 16, 2013
By Brian Nordli
North Las Vegas Police arrested a man on Tuesday suspected of shooting and killing his wife following an investigation into her death that was initially reported as a suicide.
LV attorney faces 30 years behind bars for role in securing 9 bogus mortgages
LV attorney faces 30 years behind bars for role in securing 9 bogus mortgages
Thursday, May 16, 2013
By Jackie Valley
A Las Vegas attorney pleaded guilty Wednesday to a mortgage fraud crime that could land him in federal prison for up to 30 years, Nevada’s U.S. Attorney Daniel G. Bogden announced Thursday.

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