Crime and safety news from around the valley, Jan. 21-27, 2016

WIN Court graduation: The WIN Court is set to celebrate the graduation of two women who have successfully completed the Las Vegas Municipal Court Women in Need of Change Court program. The Double WIN Court graduation ceremony is planned at 2 p.m. Jan. 21 in Las Vegas Municipal Court, Department 1, Courtroom 5A, at the Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Ave. Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian, Councilman Stavros Anthony, judges and elected officials plan to be in attendance. The graduates have asked that their last names be withheld. Tenisha, 32, the first graduate, has a criminal history that includes arrests and citations spanning 15 years. Monica, 28, the second graduate, has a criminal history that includes arrests and citations spanning six years. Women In Need Court is a specialty court program in the Las Vegas Municipal Court that targets women who have a history of prostitution and drug-related charges. All participants have 180 days of jail time suspended for 18 months, which is cleared upon successful completion of the program.

Canine first aid/CPR: American Canine Training is planning a Canine First Aid and CPR class from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 23 at the College of Southern Nevada Henderson campus, 700 College Drive. The class prepares pet parents to help their dogs in the event of a canine emergency, such as choking, snake bite, or in the event of a sudden illness, breathing emergency or accident. The cost for the class is $75. Get more information or enrollment instructions by calling 702 501-0404.

Ward 6 Preparedness & Crime Prevention Fair: The fair is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 27 at Centennial Hills Community Center/YMCA, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. It is free and open to the public and is planned to offer information on prevention and preparedness with Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo, Las Vegas Mayor Pro Tem Steve Ross, and representatives from the Metropolitan Police Department, city marshals, CERT emergency training, Fire Education and Nevada Childseekers. For a flier, visit tinyurl.com/ward6crimefair.

Arts center construction: Through Jan. 31, the city of Las Vegas will be constructing improvements in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and resurfacing the asphalt parking lot at Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Work hours will be 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Construction activities will be restricted to the on-site parking lot and concrete walkways adjacent to the arts center. Parking on Brush Street is recommended as an alternative location for those accessing the arts center during construction. Pedestrian access to the facility will be maintained during working hours. The planned improvements consist of removing and replacing asphalt surface, pavement delineations, and reconstruction of sidewalk ramps. The estimated cost of the parking lot reconstruction is $150,000.

Sealing criminal records classes: Nevada Legal Services and the UNLV Boyd School of Law plans to host free presentations on how to seal your criminal record from 3 to 5 p.m. Fridays through May 2 at the Clark County Law Library, 309 S. Third St. There is no class on Feb. 12 or March 25. To reserve a seat, call 702-455-4696.

Henderson police hiring: The Henderson Police Department is hiring police and corrections officers who have demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning and self-development, a commitment to the community, and demonstrated stability in work and/or education. To apply, visit joinhpd.com. Online applications will be accepted until 5:30 p.m. March 31. Candidates do not have to be residents of Henderson to apply.

National Radon Action Month: January is National Radon Action Month, and University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's Radon Education Program is offering educational presentations at various locations across the state. Free test kits will also be available at the presentations. Free radon test kits are available through Feb. 29 at University of Nevada Cooperative Extension offices and partner locations statewide. Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, comes from the ground and can enter homes and accumulate to elevated concentrations. At elevated concentrations, the odorless, colorless gas can raise the risk of lung cancer for unsuspecting homeowners. The presentation schedule is: at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 30 at Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive; at 2 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road; at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 31 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd.; at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Sunrise Library, 5400 E. Harris Ave.; and at 6 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. For more information or a list of free kit locations, visit radonnv.com, or call the Radon Hotline at 888-723-6610.

Chainsaw safety presentation: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, the Western Chapter International Society of Arboriculture, and the Southern Nevada Arborist Group plan a chainsaw safety and handling informational presentation from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Cooperative Extension's Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. It is planned to cultivate safety and greater awareness for modern arboriculture. Attendees will be introduced to systematic methods to plan smarter and work more effectively. The presentation is set to be given by ArborMaster President Ken Palmer. Bring a hardhat and safety goggles. Registration for society members is $105 (early bird before Jan. 25 is $80); and $130 for nonmembers (early bird before Jan. 25 is $105). Student and senior members of WCISA's registration is $55. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Visit wcisa.net/events or call 866-785-8960.

Tenants' rights clinic: Nevada Legal Services the UNLV Boyd School of Law plan to host free community education presentations on common landlord-tenant issues. The classes are set from 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 5 and 19, March 4 and 18, and April 1 and 15 at the North Las Vegas Justice Court, 2428 N. Martin Luther King Blvd, Building A. Attendees must go through court security.

Homicide suspect arrested: A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the homicide of a 54-year-old man. Henderson Police officers responded to a 911 call at a single-family residence in the 900 block of Painted Pony Drive at about 11:35 a.m. Jan. 11. Officers found one man deceased at the home from an apparent gunshot wound. Three people were home at the time of the shooting. The investigation identified the son, Daron Clanton, as the suspect. Clanton was arrested on an open murder charge and is being held at the Henderson Detention Center. Clanton's booking photo is unavailable at this time. This is an ongoing investigation, and more details will be released as they become available. The identity of the victim will be released by the Clark County Coroner's Office. This is the first homicide investigated by Henderson Police in 2016. Anyone with information in this case is urged to call the Henderson Police Department at 702-267-4750 or, to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.

Impaired driving enforcement results: Officers arrested seven drivers on DUI charges and handed out more than 132 speeding tickets to motorists and motorcycle riders during a recent enforcement effort targeting impaired drivers. Henderson Police officers, assisted by the Metropolitan Police Department and Nevada Highway Patrol, used saturation patrols to search for drunk drivers over a three-week period ending Jan. 4. The officers issued 132 tickets to motorists for speeding and another 11 citations for motorists running red lights. The officers also issued a number of tickets for drivers with no insurance, registration violations and driving on a revoked, suspended or expired drivers licenses.

Community safety forum: The Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave., announced its 2016 Community Safety Forum calendar. Forums are to be held from 2 to 3 p.m. the third Sunday of the month. They are sponsored by NV Energy and are free and open to the public. Attendance at a forum presentation includes free general admission to the museum following the presentation as well as live streaming of the event. Upcoming Community Safety Forum dates and topics include: Feb. 21, The Active Shooter; and March 20, The Ins and Outs of the Clark County District Attorney's Office. Visit themobmuseum.org.

Auto burglary suspects sought: The city of Las Vegas Deputy City Marshal Unit is investigating an auto burglary, which occurred in November at Bruce Trent Park, 7353 Eugene Ave. The victim's vehicle was burglarized at the park, and her purse, which contained her identification and several credit cards, was taken. The two female suspects were captured on surveillance video attempting to use the victim's stolen credit cards at a local Walmart. Photos of the two burglary suspects can be found at: cityoflasvegas.smugmug.com/DE-Auto-Burglary. If the public has any information about this crime or can identify those involved, they are urged to contact Deputy City Marshal Investigators at 702-229-3223 or email d&ecriminalinvestigations@lasvegasnevada.gov.

NDOT lighting installation: In January the Nevada Department of Transportation is set to make $1.2 million in lighting improvements along a 35-mile stretch of Interstate 15 from Jean to the I-15/U.S. Highway 95 "Spaghetti Bowl" interchange in Las Vegas. Acme Electric is the general contractor. Work calls for replacing 550 high-pressure sodium fixtures with light-emitting diode lamps. Work will occur during nighttime hours when traffic is minimal. Anticipated completion is by spring 2016. Visit nvroads.com.

Winter safety on the mountain: Snow is predicted for the Mount Charleston area that includes Lee Canyon. The Mount Charleston Winter Alliance is urging visitors to prepare for severe winter conditions before visiting the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. Some tips include: When traveling to the mountain, start with a full tank of gas. There are no gas stations onsite. Always carry with you: tire chains/tow strap, cellphone, flashlight, ice scraper, jumper cable, snow shovel, blanket/sleeping bag, first-aid kit, compass, maps, bag of sand/kitty litter for traction, spare batteries, nonperishable foods and water. To receive the most up-to-date winter road and driving conditions, chain requirements and road closures, visit mtcharlestowinter.com. For real-time road information, dial 511 within Nevada and 1-877-687-6237 outside of Nevada.

Boulder Highway improvements: The Nevada Department of Transportation is planning on making several pedestrian safety improvements to Boulder Highway (state Route 582) in 2016 and 2017, including an overhead rapid flashing beacon and Danish-offset median island at Boulder Highway and Sun Valley Drive, near the Eastside Cannery. NDOT will also be lowering the speed limit from 55 mph to 45 mph along a two-mile stretch of Boulder Highway from Galleria Drive north in early 2016.

State Route 160 changes: The Nevada Department of Transportation awarded a $16.5 million contract to Aggregate Industries SWR Inc. for a 5-mile widening of state Route 160 (Blue Diamond Road) in southwest Clark County. The project will widen the highway from two lanes to four travel lanes between Mile Marker 10.89 (just past state Route 159 or the Red Rock Canyon Road junction) and Mile Marker 16.63. The improvements will flatten side slope shoulders for safer vehicle turnouts while installing new drainage pipe and tortoise fencing. Other work consists of placing barrier and guardrails as well as hydro-seeding 38 acres. Construction will entail moving enough dirt to fill 1,800 average sized swimming pools, and enough placing asphalt to pave 8,000 driveways. The project is scheduled for completion in early 2017. Although the speed limit will be lowered to 55 mph during construction, one lane will remain open at all times. Visit nvroads.com.

Tropicana Avenue upgrade: The Nevada Department of Transportation plans to upgrade East Tropicana Avenue between Eastern Avenue and Boulder Highway from January through fall 2016. The $7.67 million upgrade is slated to include new asphalt pavement, raised median islands and widened sidewalks. The project is aimed at preventing additional roadway cracking and deterioration and providing pedestrian enhancements, the department said. Work is expected to take place primarily during overnight hours. Visit nvroads.com.

State Route 160 upgrades: The Nevada Department of Transportation plans the $794,000, 21-mile project through early January in Clark County to improve cable median barriers. The project is set to create 14 new paved median crossovers between mileposts 22 and 43.16 to allow emergency personnel to safely cross the highway as needed. Visit nvroads.com.

Yellow Dot program: The 2015 Nevada Legislature passed AB 176, bringing the Yellow Dot program to Nevada. The voluntary program has participants provide important medical information about themselves and their passengers in the glovebox of their vehicles. First responders are alerted that this information is in the vehicle by a yellow dot decal placed in the lower left corner of the rear window. Residents can pick up a free Yellow Dot kit at one of more than 40 participating locations across the valley. For a list, visit rtcsnv.com/yellowdot, or to request the kit, call 702-676-1754 or email YD@rtcsnv.com.

Report illegal discharge activity: The Nevada Department of Transportation urges residents to protect water quality through prevention by reporting illicit drainage and discharge onto state roads and transportation facilities. Illicit discharge is anything entering a roadway drainage system that is not natural stormwater. Pesticides, construction dirt or materials, as well as materials from neighboring properties and roadway runoff containing fertilizers, vehicle oil and chemicals are examples. New legislation grants NDOT rights to issue permits for certain water discharges onto state roadways, as well as assess fines if needed. Illicit discharge onto state transportation facilities can be reported by contacting 775-888-7013 with the location and type of drainage or discharge. For more information, visit nevadadot.com/stormwater. In addition, a pollutant spill impacting a Nevada waterway must be reported to the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection's spill reporting hotline at 888-331-6337.