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Kidnapping victim rescued, ex-boyfriend arrested: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009; North Las Vegas Police at 6:40 a.m. today received a 911 call reporting a kidnapping at an apartment at 1004 E. Carey Road.
Report: Relay runner's partner saw fatal crash: Man held in runner's death said 'please don't call the police,' report shows; Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009; Funeral services were held today in Utah for a relay race runner struck and killed by a suspected drunken driver this past weekend in Henderson. Meanwhile, new details in the case emerged today in an arrest report. The report describes how 33-year-old Jeremy Kunz's running partner, Brendan Parry, had been standing 50 feet away from Kunz, both of them on a dirt shoulder of Horizon Ridge Parkway, when Parry saw a vehicle heading toward them.
Nationwide alert issued for suspected gang member: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009; The FBI has issued a nationwide alert for Miguel Antonio Padron who is wanted for the murder of a 50-year-old woman and the attempted murder of her 24-year-old son, both of Reno.
Deal will erase debt tied to defunct Silver State Helicopters: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009; A year after Silver State Helicopters declared bankruptcy -- leaving its students with sky-high debt -- a group of attorneys general have negotiated an agreement to partially erase their debt.
Police: Woman robbed, beaten in northwest valley: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009; A woman was robbed and severely beaten about 1:30 p.m. today in her home in the northwest Las Vegas Valley, Metro Police said. A man knocked at the woman's door in the area of Smoke Ranch Road and Buffalo Avenue, telling the woman he had lost his dog.
Pedestrian killed crossing Charleston Boulevard identified: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009; The 55-year-old woman who was killed on East Charleston Boulevard Tuesday night has been identified as Susana Ramirez of Las Vegas, the Clark County Coroner's Office said today.
Health District offers injectable flu vaccine in Clark County: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009; The Southern Nevada Health District has received its first delivery of injectable H1N1 influenza vaccine, which will be offered to priority groups beginning Saturday.
Early morning kitchen fire sends 4 to hospital: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009; A kitchen fire that broke out about 4:06 a.m. today in the eastern Las Vegas Valley sent four people to the hospital. Firefighters arrived at a two-story apartment complex at 4245 Stewart Ave.
Pedestrian killed while crossing Charleston Boulevard: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009; A 55-year-old woman was killed on East Charleston Boulevard Tuesday night and Metro Police shut down the road between Marion Street and Nellis Boulevard for more than two hours.
Metro identifies officer involved in shooting: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009; A Metro Police officer involved in a shooting earlier this month while responding to a domestic dispute call has been identified as Bryan Kirwin, who has been on the force 10 months.
H1N1 flu virus causing deaths in healthy people: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009; The novel H1N1 influenza virus is causing deaths in people who have no underlying illnesses or chronic conditions, health authorities said today.
Woman dies in U.S. 95 rollover crash: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009; The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed one person on U.S. 95 about 30 miles south of Boulder City.

The sole occupant of the vehicle was a 72-year-old woman from Arizona, said Trooper Alan Davidson of the Nevada Highway Patrol said.
DMV office on Sahara reopens after evacuation: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009; Metro Police and the Las Vegas Fire Department investigated a "suspicious item" at a Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles office in eastern Las Vegas.
Police seek two men in robbery of NW valley bar: Monday, Oct. 12, 2009; Metro Police today said they are seeking two men who robbed a bar about 6:40 a.m. Sunday in the northwestern Las Vegas Valley.
Man who died in crash on Bonanza identified: Monday, Oct. 12, 2009; A Las Vegas man who died after losing control of his sedan near Bonanza Road and Apache Lane has been identified as 19-year-old Issac Benavidez, the Clark County Coroner's Office said today.
Suspected drunken driver arrested in relay runner's death: Henderson police identify runner as 33-year-old Jeremy Kunz; Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009; Henderson police have arrested a suspected drunken driver in connection with the death of a relay runner he allegedly struck Saturday morning. The Clark County Coroner's Office on Monday identified the victim as 33-year-old Jeremy Kunz of Kamas, Utah.
Injured officer identified, expected to recover from crash: Friday, Oct. 9, 2009; Metro Police said today that the second officer involved in a police cruiser crash that killed Officer Milburn Beitel is expected to recover from his injuries. The injured officer, identified Friday as 25-year-old David W. Nesheiwat.
Earthquake near Boulder City felt in Las Vegas Valley: Friday, Oct. 9, 2009; A 3.9-magnitude earthquake with an epicenter that was 22 miles east of Boulder City occurred at 3:13 p.m. today. The earthquake could be felt in parts of Henderson and elsewhere in the valley.
Robert Beckmann: The artist as a naturalist: Oil landscapes available for public viewing Oct. 16 at Springs Preserve; Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009; When Robert Beckmann came to Nevada in the 1970s, he came wrapped as a rare creative species: an artist with a voracious intellectual appetite.
NLV corrections officer charged in attempted prison escape: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009; North Las Vegas Police detectives Thursday arrested a corrections officer who allegedly tried to help a prisoner escape from the North Las Vegas Detention Center.
Corrections officer charged with robbing store -- twice: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009; A Nye County police dog named Tommy stopped an alleged robber who held up the same gas station in Pahrump twice. Turns out he was a Nevada corrections officer.
Just out of prison, man accused in 4 Henderson robberies: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009; A 50-year-old Las Vegas man recently released from prison is in a Henderson jail cell today accused of robbing four businesses at gunpoint over a two-week period.
Vegas men arrested in alleged mortgage scam against elderly: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009; Two Las Vegas men have been arrested on several charges of theft, mortgage fraud, identity theft and forgery against senior citizens, Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto said today.
Car strikes boy, 9, walking on Strip sidewalk: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009; A 9-year-old boy suffered life-threatening injuries after he was struck on a Las Vegas Strip sidewalk at 7 a.m. today. The boy, of Chula Vista, Calif., and the driver of a dark blue 2007 GMC Yukon were taken to hospitals.
Officers in fatal crash responding to non-emergency call: One officer was killed in crash while another is in critical condition; Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009; Metro Police said two officers involved in a fatal crash Wednesday weren't responding to an emergency call. Officer John Loretto said the officers were investigating a report of a strong odor for about 20 minutes before the crash occurred.
Toddler rescued from neighbor's backyard pool: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009; Metro Police and rescuers are crediting a neighbor who knew how to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation for saving the life of a 17-month-old girl who was found in a pool Wednesday afternoon.
3 Las Vegans arrested in international cybercrime case: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009; Three Las Vegas residents were among 100 people indicted in what the FBI is calling the largest group ever arrested in a cybercrime case. Authorities uncovered a sophisticated "phishing" operation that collected personal information that was used to defraud American banks.
Woman in critical condition after morning crash: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009; A two-car crash in the southwest Las Vegas Valley this morning left a woman in critical condition, Metro Police said.
Woman, 25, arrested in husband's shooting death: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009; Metro Police arrested the 25-year-old wife of a man found shot to death this morning outside their home in the southwest Las Vegas Valley. Investigators say the husband and wife had been involved in a domestic dispute.
Teen killed in crash was a senior at Centennial: Second 17-year-old transported to hospital after crash; Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009; A 17-year-old passenger in a Nissan Altima who was killed Tuesday night when the teen driver lost control in the western Las Vegas Valley has been identified as Pierino Yohanes Halley of Las Vegas.
Two sentenced for holding smuggled immigrants hostage: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009; Two men were sentenced today in federal court after they pleaded guilty to holding seven illegal immigrants in a Las Vegas hotel room against their wills and for ransom.
Man wanted in Vegas shooting death of son arrested: Metro Police say shooting occurred after Mayweather-Marquez fight; Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009; A father wanted in the Las Vegas homicide of his son after watching a boxing match last month has been arrested in Oakland, Calif., after a car chase, police said today.
Dead body found in remote desert area east of valley: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009; Metro Police today are working to recover a dead body found in a desert area east of the Las Vegas Valley in the Sunrise Mountain area.
A police officer in a patrol car couldn't reach the remote site, which is east of East Charleston and Hollywood boulevards.
Southern Nevada gets first shipment of flu spray: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009; The Southern Nevada Health District said it has received its first shipment of H1N1 flu spray nasal mist, which will go to protect health care workers and emergency medical technicians who meet the guidelines for receiving it.
State leaders reach deal on injection practices: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009; Elected Nevada leaders and medical professionals announced today a plan to ensure that flu shots are available throughout the state.
Southeast valley neighborhood no longer locked down: Monday, Oct. 5, 2009; Police swarmed a Las Vegas Valley neighborhood about 4 p.m. today after a police helicopter spotted a gun in the backyard of a house at 1544 Bright View Drive.
Domestic dispute ends with death of man in NW valley: Monday, Oct. 5, 2009; A woman called Metro Police Sunday night to report that she was involved in a domestic dispute with her husband, who later killed himself during the incident, police said.
4 Vegas men plead guilty to meth distribution: Friday, Oct. 2, 2009; Four men pleaded guilty this week to participating in a drug trafficking conspiracy in Las Vegas that involved selling about 2 pounds of pure methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $37,000.
Two Las Vegans indicted for alleged foreclosure scam: Friday, Oct. 2, 2009; Two Las Vegas residents were indicted today for allegedly operating a foreclosure rescue scam in Las Vegas, Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto said. Jack Ferm and Mario Saunders allegedly operated the foreclosure scheme from September 2008 through September 2009 under the business name US Justice Foundation.
Teen accused in deaths: 'I let myself be used': Victor Antonio Veliz says victims' son held gun on him before shootings; Friday, Oct. 2, 2009; The 18-year-old accused of slaying a Las Vegas couple on Wednesday says his best friend -- and the son of the victims -- pointed a gun at him before the fatal shootings. Victor Antonio Veliz is accused of shooting Thomas and Carla Chester and stabbing the mother in her neck with a kitchen knife, according to police reports. In an jail interview today, Veliz said he felt used and no longer considered Timothy Chester his friend. "I'm not that scared of anything that happens to me right now, because I probably deserve it," Veliz said. "I let myself be used."
Gusty winds prompt weekend air quality advisory: Friday, Oct. 2, 2009; An air quality advisory for blowing dust due to increasing winds has been issued for Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. Winds are expected to become gusty from the southwest on Saturday and, although there is no dust at this time, the Clark County Department of Air Quality and Environmental Management is advising residents and operators of local construction sites about the possibility of blowing dust this weekend.
Man rescued after falling into construction trench: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009; A man used his cell phone to call for help after he fell into a 25-foot-deep construction trench Thursday night in northwestern Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Fire Department reported.
Man killed when truck rolls over him: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009; A man who pulled into a driveway to inspect the undercarriage of his truck was killed Thursday evening when the Chevrolet Blazer rolled over him, Metro Police said.
Officer involved in fatal shooting of teen identified: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009; The Metro Police officer involved in the fatal shooting of teenager Tanner Chamberlain has been identified. Officer Derek Colling has been with Metro Police since September 2005, police said. He is currently assigned to the Southeast Area Command.
Police find missing man who suffers from dementia: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009; Metro Police bike patrol officers found a man who had been missing since Wednesday morning safe this afternoon on the Las Vegas Strip.
26-year-old injured in vehicle crash: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009; The North Las Vegas Police Department is investigating a collision involving a car and a 26-year-old man riding a bicycle in a crosswalk that occurred about 2:30 p.m. today.
Man accused of renting out homes that weren't his: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009; A North Las Vegas man who allegedly rented out homes that didn't belong to him was arrested Wednesday. Authorities allege that Eric Alpert, 54, would write lease agreements to renters for unoccupied homes, police said.
First round of H1N1 vaccines headed to Nevada: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009; Nevada health officials said today that the first round of one of the new H1N1 flu vaccines has been ordered and the initial shipment should contain a little over 28,000 doses.
Son of slain couple arrested near Hoover Dam: Timothy Chester's arrest is the second made in the deaths of his parents; Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009; The son of a Las Vegas couple found dead Wednesday afternoon in their eastern valley mobile home was arrested this morning near Hoover Dam. Timothy Chester, 18, was arrested about 8:30 a.m. after security guards at the Hoover Dam checkpoint noticed a man acting suspicious.
Intersections reopened after suspicious packages found: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009; Metro Police have reopened two intersections in the western area of the Las Vegas Valley after suspicious packages were found.