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6 charged in Metro officer's death appear in NLV court: Preliminary hearing set for men accused in Trevor Nettleton's death; Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009; Six alleged gang members charged in the murder of a Metro Police officer were arraigned this morning in North Las Vegas Justice Court. Saul Williams Jr., 20, Prentice Marshall, 18, Quadre Scott, 18, Adrian Pena, 17, Michael Ferguson, 25, and Emmitt Ferguson, 18, appeared in front of Justice of the Peace Stephen Dahl.
Man arrested in shooting involving 7-year-old boys: Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009; A Las Vegas man was arrested Monday in connection with a school bus stop shooting that involved two 7-year-old boys, one of whom discharged a handgun and struck an unoccupied vehicle, Clark County School District Police said today.
Firefighter jailed for kicking teen boy after basketball game: Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009; A Clark County firefighter will spend Christmas behind bars after a judge today sentenced him to 30 days in the county jail on a felony charge for kicking a teenage boy in the head after a pickup basketball game earlier this year.
Bail set at $1 million in fatal Thanksgiving Day shooting: Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009; Bail was set at $1 million this morning for a man charged in the Thanksgiving Day shooting of another man in what authorities have said was a drug-related dispute in a northwest Las Vegas pharmacy parking lot.
Gunman pleads guilty in death of driver stopped in traffic: Authorities say a dispute over drugs led to the December 2008 shooting; Monday, Nov. 30, 2009; A man arrested in the December shooting death of a motorist stopped in traffic pleaded guilty today to his role in the crime. Court documents indicate Ralph Fuller and Michael McDaniels had an ongoing dispute over drugs.
Ex-NBA star Antoine Walker to pay $12,835 monthly in gambling debt case: Monday, Nov. 30, 2009; The gambling debts of former NBA star Antoine Walker have been negotiated and today at a court hearing Walker made his first payment toward resolving $905,050 owed to three Las Vegas casinos.
6th arrest made in officer's death; 5 face formal charges: Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009; A sixth person has been arrested in the death of Metro Police Officer Trevor Nettleton. Also Wednesday, the Clark County District Attorney’s office filed formal charges against five alleged gang members previously arrested.
Woman pleads guilty in death of toddler boy: Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009; A Las Vegas woman today pleaded guilty to her role in the death of a 2-year-old boy, who prosecutors say was killed in 2007 after his father beat him to death with a hammer. Brandi Reeves, 24, pleaded to a reduced charge of child abuse and neglect with substantial bodily injury.
Trial delayed for ex-UMC chief accused of misconduct: Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009; The trial of former University Medical Center boss Lacy Thomas, which was set to begin Monday, has been postponed.
Judge to rule whether Lt. Gov. Krolicki case continues: Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009; Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki, accused by prosecutors of improperly managing a multi-billion dollar college savings program while he served as state treasurer, was in court Tuesday as a judge is set to rule on dismissal of the case.
Report details events leading to officer’s fatal shooting: Monday, Nov. 23, 2009; New details emerged Monday in the shooting death of Metro Police Officer Trevor Nettleton with the release of an arrest report in the case. Five young men have been arrested in connection with his death.
Spine surgeon pleads guilty to concealing fraud: Monday, Nov. 23, 2009; A Las Vegas spine surgeon has pleaded guilty to concealing fraud committed by his two codefendants and will be sentenced to five years of probation and six months of home detention, said U.S. Attorney Daniel G. Bogden of Nevada. Under the terms of the plea, the doctor is also required to pay $3.5 million in restitution to a victim who became paralyzed after surgery.
3 arrested in shooting of Metro officer appear in court: Monday, Nov. 23, 2009; Three of five young men charged in the death of a Metro Police officer appeared today in North Las Vegas Justice Court. Prentice Marshall, Saul Williams Jr. and Adrian Pena made their court appearance via videoconference from the North Las Vegas Detention Center, where they are being held without bond.
Ex-ACORN official gets probation for voter registration plan: Monday, Nov. 23, 2009; A former field director for the political advocacy organization ACORN was sentenced today in district court to up to three years of probation. “I take responsibility for what I did,” Edwards told the court. “I’m sorry, I truly am.”
Man enters insanity plea in fatal 2008 shooting: Friday, Nov. 20, 2009; A man charged with fatally shooting another man he accused of sleeping with his wife and sexually assaulting his 6-week-old baby pleaded not guilty today to murder by reason of insanity.
3 arrested in teen's robbery, fatal shooting plead not guilty: Friday, Nov. 20, 2009; Three people accused in the robbery and fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man last month in the western Las Vegas Valley pleaded not guilty today to the felony charges against them.
4 charged in fatal bar stabbing over unpaid debt: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009; A Las Vegas woman, her boyfriend and two alleged accomplices have been indicted on nine felony counts that include extortion, murder with a deadly weapon and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with a July fatal stabbing at a bar over an alleged unpaid debt.
Man sentenced in death of girlfriend's 3-year-old son: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009; A man charged with second-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend’s 3-year-old son was sentenced today to 10 to 25 years in prison.
Man accused of posing as cop to assault girl pleads not guilty: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009; A man accused of impersonating a police officer, kidnapping a 17-year-old girl and sexually assaulting her pleaded not guilty today in district court. Phillip Taft, 38, is charged with two counts each of first-degree kidnapping, sexual assault, impersonation of an officer and open or gross lewdness.
Bench trial delayed for cop charged with pot possession: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009; A court appearance for a Honolulu police officer arrested in Las Vegas on misdemeanor drug charges was continued Wednesday in Las Vegas Justice Court.
Woman sentenced in Super Bowl Sunday DUI crash: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009; A Henderson woman arrested for driving under the influence after a rollover crash that injured two people on Super Bowl Sunday was sentenced to probation today in District Court.
Teens accused in death of parents to stand trial: Officer: Victor Veliz, Timothy Chester plotted to kill each other's families; Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009; Two teens accused in the slaying of a Las Vegas couple at an eastern valley mobile home park will stand trial in District Court. Victor Veliz and Timothy Chester, both 18, appeared today for a preliminary hearing in Las Vegas Justice Court. They are accused of killing Chester’s parents, Thomas and Carla Chester, on Sept. 30. Each teen is charged with two counts of murder. They also are facing charges of conspiracy, robbery and burglary in connection with the deaths.
Former substitute teacher sentenced for child porn: Monday, Nov. 16, 2009; A former substitute teacher was sentenced today to up to five years in prison for possession of child pornography. Aaron Ringewold, 26, pleaded guilty in August to two counts of possession of child pornography.
Lawyer James “Bucky” Buchanan remembered as larger than life: Clark County courts effectively closed as legal community bids farewell to one of its legends; Friday, Nov. 13, 2009; Funerals are typically somber, reverent affairs.
But James “Bucky” Buchanan was not typically somber or reverent, and neither was his funeral held Friday afternoon at Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St.
Hearing delayed for teen accused in fatal toddler beating: Friday, Nov. 13, 2009; A preliminary hearing set for today for a teenager accused of fatally beating a toddler boy in September has been postponed.
Man, 86, to plead to lesser crime in wife's shooting death: Friday, Nov. 13, 2009; An 86-year-old man facing a murder charge for allegedly shooting his wife to death before shooting himself has agreed to plead guilty to a lesser crime, his attorney said today.
Trial delayed for man accused of shooting 3 officers: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009; The trial has been postponed for a man accused of shooting three Metro SWAT officers who were serving a warrant last year at his Henderson home. Emmanuel Dozier was arrested after he allegedly shot at officers during a narcotics raid at his Seven Hills home on Dec. 28, 2008. His trial was set to begin Monday in front of District Court Judge Valorie Vega. It is now scheduled for May 3.
Hearing set for ex-NBA star Antoine Walker in $822,500 gambling debt case: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009; The case against a former NBA star who owes $822,500 in casino gambling debts is moving forward after a brief hearing today in Las Vegas Justice Court. Antoine Walker was scheduled to appear in court this morning.
Study cites challenges of Nevada’s financial problems: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009; The financial woes of states like Nevada and California are no secret, but a report released today indicates the states’ fiscal problems could be a harbinger of bad times to come for the entire nation.
Bond set for man in case of boy, 8, shot in chest: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009; A $50,000 bond was set today for a man held as a material witness in a case in which an 8-year-old boy was struck by a bullet.
Teen enters plea in 2008 shooting of high school sophomore: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009; Two weeks ago, the teen who shot to death Palo Verde freshman Christopher Privett was sentenced to life in prison. Privett died when he was hit by a bullet fired by Gerald Davison, 17, on Feb. 18, 2008.
Man, 28, accused in mother's death pleads guilty: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009; A 28-year-old man arrested in connection with stabbing his mother to death admitted the crime today in Clark County District Court. Garrick K. Brown pleaded guilty but mentally ill to first-degree murder in the death of his mother, 61-year-old Raymarie Brown.
Analysis of suicide numbers puts Nevada high on list: Monday, Nov. 9, 2009; A recent analysis of suicide statistics in counties across the nation puts forth some jarring numbers for Nevada, with the suicide rate in each of the state's 17 counties ranking among the top two-thirds nationwide.
Trial set for parents of boy, 4, who died in hot vehicle: Monday, Nov. 9, 2009; A trial date has been set for the parents of a 4-year-old boy who died after being left for 17 hours in the family's SUV in June 2008. Stanley and Colleen Rimer are set to stand trial on Nov. 15, 2010, on charges of second-degree murder and multiple counts of child abuse, neglect and endangerment. The trial is expected to last about two weeks, prosecutors said today.
Metro officer's fatal shooting of teen ruled justified: Coroner's jury rules in death of Tanner Chamberlain; officer says 'I did what had to be done'; Friday, Nov. 6, 2009; A Clark County coroner's jury ruled this afternoon that a Metro Police officer was justified in the fatal September shooting of a 15-year-old Chaparral High School student. Tanner Chamberlain was shot in the head shortly after 5 p.m. on Sept. 29 at an apartment complex at 4855 East Vegas Valley Drive, near Nellis Boulevard. Police said they responded to a report of a possibly mentally ill person with a knife.
Officer's plan for guilty plea blocked by denial of sex allegations: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009; A former North Las Vegas police officer was set to enter a plea agreement today in Clark County District Court on allegations of misconduct but the hearing hit a roadblock when he denied seeking sex in return for the dismissal of traffic tickets.
Woman who robbed pet store, took hostage ordered to treatment: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009; A woman who robbed a Henderson pet store, led police on a chase and took a woman hostage at a gas station last summer was ordered released from detention center custody today for treatment at a mental health facility.
Sentencing delayed for two men in Luxor bombing case: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009; Sentencing has been delayed for two illegal immigrants found guilty of killing another man with a pipe bomb detonated at the Luxor parking garage.
Jury convicts man in assault on 13-year-old girl: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009; A 26-year-old man is looking at life behind bars after being convicted on multiple felony counts tied to the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl two years ago.
Girl, 15, recounts alleged kidnapping, assault: Girl was 13 when she says Edward Adams grabbed her after school; Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009; A 15-year-old girl took the witness stand today to recount for a Clark County jury the graphic details of what happened two years ago when she was allegedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted in a northwest Las Vegas apartment.
Trial begins for man accused of child kidnapping, assault: Attorney for Edward Adams says sex with 13-year-old was consensual; Monday, Nov. 2, 2009; The trial of a man accused of kidnapping and raping a 13-year-old girl walking home from school began Monday with his attorney telling a Clark County jury that the sex acts that took place between his client and the girl were consensual.
Man accused in Henderson business robberies appears in court: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009; A man accused of robbing four businesses at gunpoint in a two-week span not long after being released from prison appeared today in Henderson Justice Court for a preliminary hearing.
Poor health prompts release of man accused in wife's shooting: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009; An 86-year-old man in ailing health accused of fatally shooting his wife before shooting himself has been released from the Clark County Detention Center. After a ruling Tuesday by Justice of the Peace Nancy Oesterle, Joseph C. Woods was released to a local nursing home, said his attorney, public defender Dan Silverstein. Woods, who suffers from numerous health problems, as well as injuries caused by the self-inflicted gunshot wound, was foundering in jail custody, Silverstein said. “It was clear that if he remained in jail much longer he wasn’t going to make it,” he said.
ACORN, former director plead not guilty to alleged fraud: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009; The political advocacy organization ACORN and a former manager pleaded not guilty today to 13 felony charges tied to alleged voter registration fraud. The Nevada attorney general’s office has accused ACORN of operating an illegal bonus system.
Teen gets life sentence in shooting of high school freshman: Monday, Oct. 26, 2009; Gerald Davison, 17, was sentenced today to life in prison in the shooting death of Christopher Privett, a high school freshman who was killed last year in a drive-by shooting while walking home from Palo Verde High School.
Judge orders release for brothers in shooting death: Monday, Oct. 26, 2009; Two brothers arrested in connection with a fatal shooting earlier this month were ordered released from custody today because a criminal complaint hasn't been filed against them.
Officers ruled justified in fatal shooting of gunman: Officers fatally wounded Bryan Hanasz after he opened fire on firefighters; Friday, Oct. 23, 2009; Metro Police officers today were found justified by a Clark County coroner's jury for shooting to death Bryan Hanasz, 36, after he opened fire on firefighters and police last month in a western Las Vegas neighborhood. Hanasz died from multiple gunshot wounds. Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Capt. Albert Hurtado, one of the firefighters responding to the scene at 1230 Comstock Ave., which is near Martin Luther King Boulevard and Washington Avenue, said the attack took him by surprise.
Ailing man, 86, accused in wife's death misses hearing: Friday, Oct. 23, 2009; An 86-year-old man accused of shooting his wife to death then shooting himself missed another court hearing this morning due to health issues, his attorney said. Joseph Woods was taken to UMC on Wednesday to be treated for health problems.
Hearing delayed for man accused in toddler's death: William Marshall accused of assaulting toddler found in trash bin; Friday, Oct. 23, 2009; A preliminary hearing for a man charged with killing and sexually assaulting a toddler whose body was found in an apartment complex trash bin in June was delayed this morning in Las Vegas Justice Court. William Marshall, 38, is charged with one count of murder and one count of sexual assault with a victim under 14 years of age in the death and alleged assault of 21-month-old Shia Travis, whose body was found June 10 wrapped in a pillow case in a trash bin.
Trial delayed for man accused in death of UNLV freshman: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009; The trial for a man accused of driving drunk in a head-on collision that left an 18-year-old UNLV freshman dead has been postponed. Vladimir Lagerev, 45, was scheduled to stand trial beginning Monday on a charge of driving under the influence resulting in death in the April 15 head-on collision that killed 18-year-old Lindsay Bennett.