Clark County commissioners approved the appointment of Nancy Lemcke, a 23-year veteran public defender, to lead the office.
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Two recent lawsuits filed against the Nevada Department of Corrections allege a pattern of corrections officers allowing prisoners to be attacked by incarcerated gang members at High Desert State Prison.
The Henderson Police Officers’ Association and Henderson Police Supervisors’ Association changed their disciplinary codes after the City Council approved the agreements.
Metro’s RAID team, dedicated to preventing illegal street takeovers and street racing, has made 185 arrests, cited 238 people and towed 215 cars.
A judge dismissed a domestic violence case against a Nye County commissioner, but the prosecutor intends to refile once witnesses respond to subpoenas to testify.
Jeremiah Nichols, 32, was arrested twice before being taken to High Desert State Prison.
CASA program is working with the Eighth Judicial District Court to get more volunteers in the courthouse to advocate for children.
Jeff German reported alleged bullying and favoritism by Public Administrator Robert Telles. After his arrest, some workers said they have been fearful for months.
The Department of Corrections did not say how many cases have been detected in state corrections facilities or whether the increase involves inmates, staff or both
Nevada’s death row houses 64 convicted killers, all men, most of whom have been awaiting execution for more than two decades.