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More Cops the sequel coming to Clark County Commission

Another sequel to More Cops is about to make a debut. Clark County commissioners introduced Commissioner Tom Collins’ proposed More Cops sales tax increase on Tuesday.

Fremont Street stabbing by panhandler puts Las Vegas man in hospital

Zachary Battista survived his Fremont Street experience — barely. The 19-year-old’s heart stopped twice and he needed about 15 pints of blood after he was stabbed in the chest by a homeless man early Sunday morning at Fremont Street and 4th Street, the center of downtown’s Las Vegas bustling entertainment district.

City of Las Vegas close James Gay Park after stabbing

The city of Las Vegas shut down James Gay Park after several vagrants got into a fight that led to the stabbing of a woman Friday night, police said Saturday.

Washoe County pays $75,000 to settle police case

Washoe County has paid $75,000 to settle a civil case involving a college student who claimed a sheriff’s deputy “manhandled” her and used excessive force during an arrest at Lake Tahoe.

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Woman’s death 30 years ago remains a mystery

“Who killed Chrissy?” is the question Beverly Simcic explores in her book about a friend’s mysterious death in Las Vegas more than 30 years ago.

Man charged with murder in 2012 shooting of high school girl

It’s been 16 months since Joseph Pinkney lost his teenage daughter to a stray bullet at a rowdy house party.

Although more than 80 people were at the party and many witnessed the shooting of Betty “Jay” Pinkney, Las Vegas police didn’t have enough evidence to arrest the man suspected of firing the fatal shot — until now.

Officer didn’t see damage to car before it caught fire

A Henderson officer suspended after he drove a damaged SWAT vehicle until it burst into flames told investigators he had struck a median on his drive home.

Father files wrongful death lawsuit in death of abused son

A wrongful death lawsuit alleging several state and county agencies failed to protect a 7-year-old boy from beatings that proved fatal was filed Thursday on behalf of the boy’s father.

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