Las Vegas Crime News & Reports

Man found dead on highway with apparent gunshot wound, Las Vegas police say

A man was found inside a vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, according to a Metropolitan Police Department news release.

This is a March 14, 1973, booking mugshot of Francis Dubeck. (Clark County Sheriff)

Las Vegas double murder remains a mystery after 5 decades

By Jeff Burbank / RJ

June 2, 2024 - 2:37 pm

Fifty years later, the answers to who killed Las Vegas couple John Dubeck and his wife, Francis, outsidce their apartment complex are still elusive.

Elvis Ruvalcaba (Metropolitan Police Department)

Man arrested in fatal stabbing near walking trail

By Taylor Lane / RJ

June 2, 2024 - 10:45 am

A man has been arrested in connection to a homicide in the east valley last month.

Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Melissa Saragosa speaks at a news conference in May 2021. (Rache ...

Longtime Las Vegas justice of the peace to retire from bench

By Katelyn Newberg / RJ

May 31, 2024 - 5:55 pm

Justice of the Peace Melissa Saragosa-Stratton is stepping down to take a position at a prominent local law firm.

Michael Banco, a Clark County School District bus driver who sexually assaulted children, is se ...

Parents of children sexually abused by school bus driver sue CCSD

By Estelle Atkinson / RJ

May 31, 2024 - 5:21 pm

The children who suffered sexual abuse at the hands of a Clark County School District bus driver have, through their parents, filed a lawsuit alleging that the district either knew or should have known the risk they faced.

One person dies in stabbing at Las Vegas apartment complex

By Antonio Planas/ RJ

January 20, 2013 - 5:56 pm

Two people were stabbed, one died, at an apartment complex near Twain Avenue and Valley View Boulevard Sunday afternoon, Las Vegas police said.

Girl hit by car, driver arrested in Las Vegas

By Antonio Planas/ RJ

January 20, 2013 - 5:52 pm

A 7-year-old girl was struck by a car in the northeast valley Sunday afternoon, and the driver who struck the girl was arrested for leaving the scene, Las Vegas police said.

Las Vegas motorcyclist dies after hitting wires

By Antonio Planas/ RJ

January 20, 2013 - 5:27 pm

A 41-year-old Las Vegas man died after he lost control of his motorcycle and hit wires Saturday night in the central valley, Las Vegas police said Sunday.

Henderson police rated ‘highly effective’ in review

By Carri Geer Thevenot/ RJ

January 20, 2013 - 1:59 am

A nonprofit organization has completed its review of police operations in Henderson, and its final report heaps praise on the department while devoting little attention to incidents that have sparked controversy in the community.

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Las Vegas woman, accused of killing boyfriend with car, has bail set at $750K

Julie Bush is accused of intentionally hitting and killing her boyfriend with her vehicle.

Clark County DA says judge is biased, should be removed from all criminal cases

The Clark County district attorney’s office has filed a motion accusing District Judge Erika Ballou of failing to follow orders from the Nevada Supreme Court.

Las Vegas motorist accused of hit-and-run tried burning car, police say

A motorist accused of killing a pedestrian in central Las Vegas fled the scene and intentionally charred and ditched his car in a deserted area, according to police.