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Suspicious device found in Henderson home: Friday, April 30, 2010; Henderson Police are investigating a suspicious device that was found in a home this morning.
Petition submitted for ballot initiative on electing city attorney: Friday, April 30, 2010; Boulder City residents petitioning for more ballot initiatives in the upcoming general election submitted a charter amendment question Thursday regarding the appointment of the city attorney.
Police: 80-year-old man mixing gunpowder burns himself: Thursday, April 29, 2010; An 80-year-old man told authorities he severely burned his groin Thursday after gunpowder and other substances he was mixing at his house exploded, Metro Police said. Police temporarily evacuated homes near East Robindale Road and Spencer Street Thursday afternoon while officers searched for explosives, police said.
Witnesses say men arguing about money before stabbing: Thursday, April 29, 2010; Metro Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred near North 28th Street and East Bonanza Road on Thursday night.
Lt. Dan McGrath said a man in his 30s was stabbed in the abdomen about 9:30 p.m. in the 2900 block of Elm Street.
Woman in critical condition after being hit by car: Thursday, April 29, 2010; A 61-year-old woman was in critical condition Thursday night after she was hit by a car while crossing West Tropicana Avenue near a bus stop, Metro Police said.
Man accused of trying to run 2 motorcycle officers off road: Thursday, April 29, 2010; A 25-year-old man was arrested Thursday night on charges of attempted murder and drunken driving after allegedly trying to run two Metro motorcycle officers off the road near the intersection of North Durango and Shady Pines drives, police said.
Police say man stabbed after rival gang members clash: Thursday, April 29, 2010; A 21-year-old man was taken to University Medical Center after suffering life-threatening injuries Thursday night in what Metro Police are calling a gang-related stabbing. Two rival gangs were fighting on the front steps of an apartment when the victim was stabbed, police said.
Report: Firefighters faulted for running over woman: Thursday, April 29, 2010; Authorities have determined that firefighters were at fault when their fire truck ran over a 77-year-old woman earlier this month in Boulder City. Investigators determined the fire truck made a wide right turn without having enough space or visibility.
Las Vegas to Carson City: 450-mile run begins to honor fallen officers: Thursday, April 29, 2010; Nevada police officers completed the first leg of the 11th annual, 450-mile Law Enforcement Memorial Run this morning in honor of 114 officers who have died in the line of duty in Nevada.
Protesters in Las Vegas rally against new Arizona immigration law: Wednesday, April 28, 2010; A group of about 30 people attended a candlelight vigil Wednesday night in front of the Las Vegas field office of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to protest Arizona’s new immigration law.
Man accused of murder, sex assault in teen girl's death: Tuesday, April 27, 2010; Metro Police have arrested a 19-year-old Las Vegas man in connection with the death of a teen girl who was found Sunday near Owens Avenue and Marion Drive.
State fire official's death ruled suicide: Tuesday, April 27, 2010; The Clark County Coroner’s Office has confirmed that a state fire marshal found dead after exchanging gunfire with Henderson police last week died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Girl, 11, struck by car while walking near school: Tuesday, April 27, 2010; An 11-year-old girl was taken to the hospital this morning after being struck by a car on Palomino Lane in front of Howard Wasden Elementary School, police said.
Bail bondsman, suspect exchange gunfire in northwest valley: Monday, April 26, 2010; Metro Police are searching for a man involved in a shooting with a bail bondsman this afternoon near North Durango Drive and West Alexander Road.
Bail set at $1 million for man accused of killing wife: Monday, April 26, 2010; Bail has been set at $1 million for a North Las Vegas man accused of beating his wife to death with a bat during a domestic dispute earlier this month.
Coroner identifies woman, 85, killed in Summerlin crash: Monday, April 26, 2010; The Clark County Coroner’s Office has identified a woman who died Friday after her car crashed into a wall in Summerlin as 85-year-old Miriam Singer of Las Vegas.
Coroner IDs 2 found dead in suspected murder-suicide: Monday, April 26, 2010; The Clark County Coroner's Office on Tuesday identified a man and woman who died in a suspected murder-suicide Monday in North Las Vegas.
Group plans Arizona boycott, criticizes new immigration law: Monday, April 26, 2010; Nevada immigrants angry over Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signing Senate Bill 1070 on Friday said today they will boycott Arizona and try to overturn the law, hoping for the federal government’s support.
State official dead after shots fired in Henderson home: Thursday, April 22, 2010; A state fire marshal found dead after exchanging gunfire with police during a Thursday standoff at his house had been fired and rehired as a highway patrol officer, recently split with his wife and had a separate home shadowed by foreclosure, property records and a state official said.
Fugitive wanted in shooting of disabled man arrested in Las Vegas: Wednesday, April 21, 2010; A 20-year-old New Jersey man wanted in connection with the shooting of a disabled man in 2009 was arrested Wednesday in Las Vegas, authorities said.
Police: Man found in motel dead for several days: Wednesday, April 21, 2010; A body was found today at a Las Vegas motel by a construction worker who noticed a foul smell coming from one of the rooms, police said.
Elementary school locked down after gunshots heard: Wednesday, April 21, 2010; Metro Police are investigating in the area near Robert L. Forbuss Elementary School after gunshots were heard this afternoon.
Police look for man who pulled gun on neighbor: Wednesday, April 21, 2010; Metro Police are searching for a man who allegedly pulled a shotgun on his neighbor this afternoon on Foremaster Lane.
Boy, 16, struck by vehicle while exiting school bus: Wednesday, April 21, 2010; A 16-year-old boy has been taken to University Medical Center with head and back injuries after he was hit by a truck while exiting a school bus on Lamb Boulevard.
Coroner IDs security guard fatally shot at community center: Tuesday, April 20, 2010; The Clark County Coroner’s Office has identified a security guard who was shot to death Sunday while patrolling a community center as 54-year-old James Gruey of Las Vegas.
Police solve cold case, arrest man in 1983 shooting death: Tuesday, April 20, 2010; On Dec. 20, 1983, 60-year-old Ismael Ceballos was shot and killed in the parking lot of a motel in the north Las Vegas Valley. His death has been unsolved for more than 25 years, leaving his wife and two daughters with unanswered questions. Metro Police solved the cold case Sunday after finding a fingerprint that linked a Las Vegas man to the crime scene.
5 birds die in house fire: Monday, April 19, 2010; Five exotic birds died in a kitchen fire Monday morning that started in a house near the intersection of West Charleston Boulevard and South Decatur Boulevard.
Two-day-old boy left at fire station under Safe Haven law: Monday, April 19, 2010; A two-day-old boy was dropped off at a fire station Friday and is thought to be the first infant taken to a Clark County Fire Department station since the state's Safe Haven law took effect in 2001.
Toddler boy injured in fall from second-floor window: Monday, April 19, 2010; A 2-year-old boy was taken to University Medical Center after falling from a second-floor apartment window on East Bonanza Road this afternoon.
Police: Missing NLV man possibly armed, suicidal: Monday, April 19, 2010; Police are searching for a missing 58-year-old North Las Vegas man who is considered to be armed and suicidal.
Police: Alleged robbers looked for open windows, random homes: Monday, April 19, 2010; Metro Police on Monday released photos of five people arrested last week in connection with several recent residential robberies in the Las Vegas Valley.
Woman killed in domestic dispute was elementary school teacher: Monday, April 19, 2010; The Clark County School District has confirmed that a 46-year-old North Las Vegas woman who police say was killed by her husband in a domestic violence-related dispute last week was an elementary art teacher.
Las Vegas community center security guard slain; 3 sought: Monday, April 19, 2010; A security guard was killed in a shooting Sunday night while patrolling a community center in Las Vegas, Metro Police said Monday.
Five arrested in recent residential and home invasion robberies: Friday, April 16, 2010; Metro Police say they have arrested five people in connection with several recent residential and home invasion robberies in the Las Vegas Valley. Two of the suspects were arrested Thursday after a break-in at an apartment in the area of Rochelle Avenue and Arville Street, police said.
Crash near high school leaves one with critical injuries: Friday, April 16, 2010; Three teens were making a left turn into Sierra Vista High School on Friday afternoon when their SUV collided with a car driven by a 19-year-old man who was critically injured, Metro Police said.
Man shot in face in northwest valley; 3 sought: Friday, April 16, 2010; Metro Police are searching for three suspects in connection with a possible gang-related shooting that left a man in critical condition Thursday night in the northwest valley.
Last-minute tax filers, protesters jam post office: Thursday, April 15, 2010; Mailing taxes at the last minute is a tradition for some people. Others said they would never do it again after seeing the crowds of people at post offices around the Las Vegas Valley on Thursday. The James C. Brown Jr. Post Office, 1001 E. Sunset Road, extended its hours Thursday night to give taxpayers a chance to receive a postmark of April 15 — the tax-filing deadline. The office’s express drop-off lane and retail window were scheduled to be open until midnight.
Police interviewing person of interest in fatal shooting: Thursday, April 15, 2010; Metro Police said Thursday investigators are speaking to a person of interest in connection with the shooting death of a man Wednesday night.
Fire damages Boulder City home, kills 2 pets: Thursday, April 15, 2010; The Boulder City Fire Department is investigating a fire at a single-story home that killed two pets and injured a police officer Wednesday night.
6 businesses fail alcohol compliance check in Boulder City: Thursday, April 15, 2010; Six of 13 businesses that were recently put through an alcohol compliance check in Boulder City failed.
Student arrested for bringing BB gun to Summerlin school: Wednesday, April 14, 2010; Clark County School District Police arrested a student after a BB gun was recovered from Ernest Becker Middle School in Summerlin this afternoon.
Post office to stay open late for last-minute tax filers: Wednesday, April 14, 2010; Some Las Vegas post offices will extend hours of operation on tax day, April 15, to accommodate last-minute filers.
The United States Postal Service has arranged for taxpayers to get an April 15th postmark by depositing tax returns through the express drop-off lane until midnight Thursday at the James C. Brown Jr. Post Office, 1001 E. Sunset Road. The retail windows at the office will be open from 8 a.m. until midnight.
Boulder City closes Wyoming Street for maintenance: Tuesday, April 13, 2010; The Boulder City Public Works Department has closed Wyoming Street for construction maintenance.
Coroner identifies man killed in downtown motel shooting: Tuesday, April 13, 2010; The Clark County Coroner’s Office has identified a man who was fatally shot Sunday morning in downtown Las Vegas as 19-year-old De Shaun Berley of Las Vegas.
Firefighter suffers minor injury in small arson fire: Tuesday, April 13, 2010; A firefighter suffered minor injuries in a fire at a vacant house this morning that authorities believe was intentionally set. A firefighter suffered a minor foot injury and was taken to University Medical Center.
Hearing set for man accused of killing girlfriend's daughter: Tuesday, April 13, 2010; A preliminary hearing has been set for a 24-year-old Henderson man accused of killing his girlfriend’s 16-month-old daughter. Cody Geddings is charged with murder by child abuse with substantial bodily harm. He appeared in court Tuesday before Justice of the Peace David Gibson Sr. with deputy public defender Norman Reed.
Man wanted for probation violation leads police on chase: Monday, April 12, 2010; A Metro Police pursuit involving a man wanted for violating his probation ended this afternoon on Charleston Boulevard with a vehicle accident.
Pedestrian killed in hit, run crash on Flamingo identified: Monday, April 12, 2010; A pedestrian killed Friday in a hit-and-run crash on Flamingo Road has been identified by the Clark County Coroner’s Office as 50-year-old John Charles Perry.
Coroner IDs motorcyclist killed in wrong-way crash on U.S. 95: Monday, April 12, 2010; The Clark County Coroner’s Office has identified a motorcyclist killed Saturday in a head-on collision with another vehicle on U.S. 95 as 32-year-old Jason Wayne Vernon Leigh of Mountain Home, Idaho.
Hearing delayed for man accused of killing girlfriend's daughter: Monday, April 12, 2010; The arraignment for a 24-year-old Henderson man accused of killing his girlfriend's 16-month-old daughter has been delayed until Tuesday so a homicide attorney from the public defender's office can take over the case.