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Las Vegas police arrest 3 in connection with staged accidents

Las Vegas police said they are seeking three others in connection with the scheme, in which they would try to persuade unsuspecting motorists that they had caused an accident.

 
Man gets prison term for DUI that killed Las Vegas teen

A man received the maximum sentence of eight to 20 years in prison Thursday for killing a teenager while driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

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Condemned man restates death wish in Las Vegas courtroom

Lawyers for condemned Nevada prisoner Scott Dozier, who has pushed for his own execution, filed court papers this week to ensure that the death penalty is carried out legally.

 
Disbarred Las Vegas lawyer wanted in pot dispensary scam

A now-disbarred Las Vegas lawyer and his childhood friend were indicted this month after at least three people were scammed into investing thousands of dollars in a fake medical marijuana company.

 
Accused Las Vegas squatter faces new indictment

Accused squatter Thomas Benson has been indicted again, this time over bogus “court” orders he allegedly issued against a Las Vegas police detective.

 
Las Vegas police arrest man after toddler hospitalized

Las Vegas police said they arrested a man early Sunday morning after a child in his care went to a local hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.

 
Teen’s call brings police to murder-suicide in northwest Las Vegas

A 44-year-old man shot his wife, 46, multiple times before shooting himself in the head on Sunday night, police said, and officers responded after a teenager in the home called for help.