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Stretch of E. Charleston Boulevard temporarily closed by police activity

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By Estelle Atkinson

/ Las Vegas Review-Journal

August 31, 2024 - 7:09 pm

Updated August 31, 2024 - 7:10 pm

The eastbound lanes of East Charleston Boulevard between Lucerne Street and Lamont Street were temporarily closed Saturday after Metropolitan Police Department officers apprehended a person of interest in a battery offense, police said.

The section of Charleston Boulevard was temporarily closed to collect evidence, according to Metro Lt. Nick Jones. The lanes reopened Saturday evening.

Officers responded just after 4:30 p.m and the man was taken into custody while walking, Jones said.

The investigation is ongoing and charges have not yet been finalized, according to Metro.

Contact Estelle Atkinson at eatkinson@reviewjournal.com.

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