After an early morning robbery at a taco shop and an hours-long barricade, Las Vegas police took one suspected robber into custody at a home in the east valley. Police responded just after 5 a.m. Sunday to reports of a robbery at Viva El Taco, AT 30 N. Lamb Blvd. in the central valley, Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Brian Boxler said.
A public task force has been created and will be led by Caleb Cage, chief of the Nevada Division of Emergency Management, to improve the state’s oversight of casino emergency response plans.
Nevada’s first month of recreational pot sales raked in nearly twice as much money as other states. Nevada dispensaries made more than $27 million. Colorado and Oregon each sold about $14 million in marijuana during their respective first months of sales. “We came out of the gate like a shotgun.” Matt Morgan, CEO of Reef Dispensaries. Nevada’s first month of sales generated $3.6 million in taxes.
Friday’s Headlines: CCSD saves jobs with less cuts, Nevada marijuana sales soar during first month, Las Vegas police investigating machete fight and shooting
UNLV coach Tony Sanchez’s first news conference of the season. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
“Dunk a Trooper” event helps raise awareness on the importance of organ donation. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
