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Police investigate death of 6-month-old baby

The Metropolitan Police Department’s abuse and neglect unit is investigating the death of a 6-month-old baby in Las Vegas on Thursday, which appears to be accidental, police said.

Hostage standoff suspect tied to previous home invasion

A home invasion and hostage situation that became a standoff in the northwest valley Thursday morning has been resolved, according to Las Vegas police.

County pressed to put Las Vegas constable’s office back on ballot

Las Vegas Township Constable John Bonaventura’s office tried to pressure the Clark County Election Department to list the constable’s office on the upcoming ballot just four months after county commissioners abolished the office, court records show.

Las Vegas man taking plea deal in dog slaying case

A 22-year-old Las Vegas man who told police he slashed the throat of the family dog because he liked to hurt animals is taking a plea deal that could get him probation or up to four years in prison.

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Metro stops responding to non-injury crashes on March 3

Southern Nevadans involved in minor, non-injury car accidents shouldn’t expect a response from Las Vegas police beginning Monday, part of the department’s shift to focus more energy on serious accidents and preventing fatalities.

Las Vegas shooting leaves one person dead

One person was shot dead in the 2300 block of Sunrise Avenue, near North Eastern Avenue and Fremont Street, on Saturday night.

Henderson police arrest 4 teens in vehicle burglaries

Henderson police arrested four teenagers Friday night in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries in neighborhoods near College and Mission drives.

Police say road rage behind attack shown in video

Las Vegas police are looking for the driver of a gray Honda Accord who ran over a man after an apparent road rage incident near Flamingo Road and Torrey Pines Drive on Feb. 6.