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Law enforcement agencies combine efforts to keep Las Vegas mail system drug-free

Movies often portray illegal drugs being smuggled in hidden compartments, swallowed in balloons, taped to people under bulky clothing or flown in small planes so low they go under the radar. Why don’t we ever see them just being mailed? Probably because it isn’t easy to do.

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New February trial date set in Bunkerville standoff case

A federal judge Tuesday set a new Feb. 6, 2017, trial date for Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy and 18 other defendants charged in the April 2014 armed standoff with law enforcement near Bunkerville.

Moped driver who died in North Las Vegas crash identified

The moped driver hit and killed by another vehicle Sunday night has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office as Dudley Harvey Batchelor Jr., 49.

Driver arrested for DUI in fatal moped crash

A man was arrested on DUI charges after a fatal moped crash Sunday night in North Las Vegas, according to police.

Bundys, other defendants oppose long trial delay in Bunkerville standoff

The majority of the 19 defendants charged in the 2014 Bunkerville standoff — including rancher Cliven Bundy and four of his sons — indicated Friday that they want to exercise their constitutional rights and go to trial as soon as possible.

Las Vegas pimps look for women of all ages for sex trafficking, prostitution

Sex trafficking in Nevada is defined as the inducing or forcing of a person to engage in prostitution. However, when it comes to adult sex trafficking, experts say victims are harder to spot because of their age and what seems to be consensual understanding.

Court fight expected over Bundy trial date

A fight is looming in federal court over how long to continue the May 2 trial of Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy and 18 other defendants charged in the 2014 Bunkerville standoff.