Crime

2 Las Vegas officers injured in crash with suspected DUI driver

(Las Vegas Review-Journal)

More Stories

Neysha Velasquez signs a memorial book during a vigil for 17-year-old Jonathan Lewis, on the on ...

Rancho High student, killed in attack, remembered at vigil — PHOTOS

Surveillance photos of the four suspects in an armed robbery at Meadows Mall on Oct. 13, 2024. ...

4 suspects sought in armed robbery at Las Vegas mall

Inspirada homeowner Jason Phelps's doorbell camera caught a vandalism suspect about 4:20 a.m. T ...

Henderson man’s Kamala Harris sign hit with racist vandalism; police investigating

The Supreme Court of Nevada on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, in Carson City. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Nevada’s top court: Some public employees can also serve as state lawmakers

By Marvin Clemons Las Vegas Review-Journal

August 26, 2019 - 7:16 am

Two Metropolitan Police Department officers were injured early Monday when a suspected DUI driver hit their vehicle in northwest Las Vegas.

Shortly before 2:30 a.m., the officers were heading north on James Bilbray Drive near Balzar Avenue when a man in his 40s, heading east on Balzar, ran a stop sign and hit the driver’s side of the patrol car, according to Metro Lt. David Gordon.

Both officers were taken to a hospital. Gordon said they possibly suffered limb injuries.

The suspected DUI driver was taken into custody was treated for a knee injury. Police have not said what charges he might face.

Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0217.

Rancho High student, killed in attack, remembered at vigil — PHOTOS

By Sam Morris / RJ

November 1, 2024 - 11:27 pm

Family and friends honored Jonathan Lewis, the 17-year-old Rancho High School student who was killed outside the school on Nov. 1, 2023.

4 suspects sought in armed robbery at Las Vegas mall

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

November 1, 2024 - 10:53 pm

The suspects entered a business, grabbed multiple items and fled from the business after threatening an employee with a weapon, police said.

Henderson man’s Kamala Harris sign hit with racist vandalism; police investigating

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

November 2, 2024 - 10:23 pm

Homeowner Justin Phelps said the vandalism occurred about 4:20 a.m. and kept him busy removing what he could before trick-or-treaters arrived.

Nevada’s top court: Some public employees can also serve as state lawmakers

By Katelyn Newberg / RJ

November 1, 2024 - 4:36 pm

The Nevada Supreme Court has affirmed a decision finding that some public employees are able to serve simultaneously as state lawmakers.

The Wynn Las Vegas and Encore are seen on June 17, 2014, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Former Wynn cocktail server awarded $321.2K after trial

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

November 1, 2024 - 4:16 pm

Former Wynn Las Vegas cocktail server Tiare Ramirez, a founding Wynn employee, was awarded $321,200 by a U.S. District Court jury last month.

Convicted killer of RJ reporter sent to prison northwest of Las Vegas

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

November 1, 2024 - 2:39 pm

Robert Telles is under “close” security at the prison northwest of Las Vegas, according to the Nevada Department of Corrections website.

A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department vehicle is seen near South Rainbow Boulevard and Spr ...

Las Vegas woman rescued after held hostage by attempted murder suspect

By Noble Brigham / RJ

November 1, 2024 - 10:22 am

Las Vegas police say their SWAT team responded to a hostage barricade situation in the east valley involving a man who had threatened to kill a woman.

Retired Las Vegas sergeant accused of stealing from massage parlors to plead guilty

By Noble Brigham / RJ

November 1, 2024 - 10:19 pm

Sean Lucero will plead guilty to charges of attempted theft and oppression, his attorney said.

‘Justice has been served’: Man convicted of Circus Circus killings gets life without parole

By Katelyn Newberg / RJ

October 31, 2024 - 7:56 pm

Julius Trotter was sentenced after being convicted of murder in the fatal stabbing of two Vietnamese tourists at Circus Circus in 2018.

Former actor, alleged cult leader indicted again on sexual assault charges

By Katelyn Newberg / RJ

October 31, 2024 - 12:50 pm

For the second time, an alleged cult leader accused of preying on the Native American community and sexually assaulting women has been indicted by a Clark County grand jury.