Public safety · Clark County
Clark County sets Quinton Baker fact-finding review for October 28
The public review begins at 9 a.m. in the County Government Center commission chambers, with live television and online coverage available.
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Henderson police projects 911 call demand will rise 12.4% in 2026
The department’s City Council update projects 121,518 emergency calls this year, compared with 108,108 in 2025.
Public safety · Lake Mead
Investigators identify man found in Lake Mead barrel in 2022; homicide remains unsolved
The October 15 announcement names Edward “Buddy” Lelburian Jackson, more than four years after the remains were discovered.
Public safety · Las Vegas
Federal task force reports 144 arrests in Las Vegas-area operation
The Justice Department says Operation Loaded Dice also recovered 290 firearms and more than 1,100 kilograms of narcotics during a summer enforcement campaign.
Public safety · North Las Vegas
Two drivers killed in wrong-way crash on I-15 near Speedway
Nevada State Police said one sedan was traveling south in the northbound lanes before the early-morning collision involving two cars and a semi-truck.
Public safety · Las Vegas
Las Vegas man sentenced to 70 months for three armed bank robberies
Denzel Brishard Jones pleaded guilty to robberies committed over 17 days in North Las Vegas and Henderson in January 2025.
Public safety · Las Vegas
Federal indictment alleges nearly 50 pounds of meth were found in suitcases at Las Vegas airport
The charge concerns baggage checked July 1 at Harry Reid International Airport. The defendant made an initial court appearance October 6 and is presumed innocent.
Public safety · Las Vegas
Kirstin Lobato receives $29.5 million settlement in wrongful-conviction case
Her attorney confirmed the payment in October reporting. The agreement followed a September settlement process and a 2024 jury verdict.
Public safety · Las Vegas
Las Vegas man receives eight-year sentence in methamphetamine conspiracy
The October 6 federal sentencing followed a guilty plea over drug sales arranged in March and April 2024.
Public safety · Downtown Las Vegas
First Friday pauses downtown events; shooting suspect remains held without bail
Organizers have paused the monthly event while reviewing its future with city officials and police. No return date has been announced; the criminal case remains unresolved.
Public safety · Las Vegas Strip
Work resumes at Hard Rock Las Vegas after precautionary evacuation
Construction resumed October 6 following the previous day’s police investigation into a threat at the Strip project.
Public safety · Henderson
Henderson outlines $1 million domestic-violence prevention initiative
The Last Warning Shot initiative combines responder training, forensic examinations and intervention services for survivors.