Judge dismisses 14-count indictment against Las Vegas attorney
 
Judge dismisses 14-count indictment against Las Vegas attorney

A judge has dismissed the 14-count indictment against a Las Vegas attorney. Alexis Plunkett, 36, broke down in tears. She was charged with improperly providing a cellphone to jail inmates. Plunkett has said she is in a relationship with one of the inmates, 26-year-old Andrew Arevalo. Judge Michael Villani said he was dismissing the indictment because he did not believe the state’s argument applied to Plunkett’s case.

Pound-for-pound fighter Andre Ward ‘leaving’ boxing
 
Pound-for-pound fighter Andre Ward ‘leaving’ boxing

Andre Ward is hanging up the gloves saying on his official website that he’s “leaving” boxing. Ward, 33, is coming off of a controversial eighth-round KO victory over Sergey Kovalev in June. He retires undefeated with a 32-0 record. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Nevada Broadband Telemedicine Initiative announced
 
Nevada Broadband Telemedicine Initiative announced

Project technical reviewer at Inspired Technologies Nick Routa discusses the new Telehealth technology during the Nevada Hospital Association’s and the technology company Switch’s announcement of the Nevada Broadband Telemedicine Initiative at Desert View Hospital in Pahrump, Monday, Sept. 18, 2017. Elizabeth Brumley/ Las Vegas Review-Journal

24 face fraud charges in Las Vegas car crash scheme
 
24 face fraud charges in Las Vegas car crash scheme

24 people face fraud charges in a Las Vegas car crash scheme. The crashes would happen in the east valley, most on Nellis Boulevard. The scheme typically involved two cars that would brake suddenly, causing a victim behind them to rear-end the second car. One defendant, Julio Caesar Gonzalez, allegedly drove in 17 of the staged crashes. Another defendant, Edgar Betancourt Preval, is a local dentist. At least one crash sent an elderly couple to a hospital; in another, an 11-year-old child was inside the targeted vehicle. As of Monday morning, 10 people had been arrested.

Las Vegas morning update for Sunday, September 17
 
Las Vegas morning update for Sunday, September 17

SUNDAY’S HEADLINES: Man killed trying to stop robbery, pedestrian in critical condition after being pinned between cars, questions linger after pepper spray used at high school football game (Rochelle Richards/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Las Vegas morning update for Saturday, Sept 16
 
Las Vegas morning update for Saturday, Sept 16

SATURDAY’S HEADLINES: Fight ends in pepper spray after high school football game, father and son shot, gang member found guilty of murder

Canyon Springs at Basic
 
Canyon Springs at Basic

Highlights from Basic High School’s homecoming game against Canyon Springs. After the game, a fight broke out on the field. CCSD police used pepper spray on several of the players. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

The ban on commercial reptiles
 
The ban on commercial reptiles

Nevada Department of Wildlife officials are considering a ban or restrictions of commercial reptile collecting in the state. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Las Vegas police looking for 7 people after violent robbery near Strip
 
Las Vegas police looking for 7 people after violent robbery near Strip

Las Vegas police are searching for seven people involved in a violent robbery near the Strip.

Two men were robbed and beaten on Aug. 25 at a shopping center.

Police say a woman stole property from one of the men, sparking an argument between the pair, another woman and five other men.

As the two men walked away, the group followed, attacking and robbing them again, police said.

Surveillance footage shows six of seven suspects.

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.

Man falls to death after standoff atop 10-story building in Las Vegas
 
Man falls to death after standoff atop 10-story building in Las Vegas

A man fell to death after a standoff atop a 10-story Las Vegas apartment building.

Police negotiated with the man for several hours Thursday.

At one point they gave the man water.

Police planned to wait him out, hoping the sun would wear him out and he would come down safely.

During the incident, police closed Flamingo Road between Cambridge Street and Maryland Parkway.

Las Vegas woman arrested in death of actor from ‘Star Trek’ attraction
 
Las Vegas woman arrested in death of actor from ‘Star Trek’ attraction

A Las Vegas woman has been arrested in the death of a ‘Star Trek’ attraction actor.

70-year-old Charles Deishley performed at “Star Trek: The Experience” inside the then-Las Vegas Hilton for a decade.

He was found dead with a gunshot wound on Dec. 9, 2013, at a home on Alta Drive.

Now Kelleen A. Cota, 57, has been booked into the Clark County Detention Center.

She is being held without bail on charges of first-degree murder with a deadly weapon and conspiracy to commit murder.

Woman charged with trying to kill baby in McDonald’s toilet
 
Woman charged with trying to kill baby in McDonald’s toilet

A California woman is charged with trying to kill a baby in a McDonald’s toilet.

Cashier Sarah Lockner, 25, went to work Sept. 4 at a Redwood City McDonald’s complaining of stomach pains.

Lockner told investigators that she didn’t know she was pregnant.

Prosecutors say she tried to kill her baby by flushing her down a toilet.

The newborn wasn’t breathing when paramedics arrived.

Pramedics revived the baby. It is in stable condition, but it’s unknown whether the baby suffered brain damage.

Lockner is charged with attempted murder and remains in jail on $11 million bail.

1-year-old Las Vegas boy with history of being abused dies
 
1-year-old Las Vegas boy with history of being abused dies

A 1-year-old Las Vegas boy with a history of being abused has died.

Carter Lopez was found unresponsive Sept. 5 and hospitalized.

He was listed in critical condition before dying Sept. 8.

His cause and manner of death were pending.

Canelo and GGG press conference highlights
 
Canelo and GGG press conference highlights

The final press conference for Canelo and GGG at the David Copperfield Theater, located inside the MGM Grand. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Las Vegas court bailiff drowns while tubing
 
Las Vegas court bailiff drowns while tubing

A Las Vegas court bailiff drowned while tubing in Idaho.

William Datthyn, 45, was on the Bear River on Sept. 3.

He hit some rocks, his tube deflated and he was pulled into rapids.

His family pulled him from the river and CPR was attempted.

Datthyn was employed as a deputy marshal since December 2006.

Dangerous, drunken swim at Hoover Dam gets tourist arrested
 
Dangerous, drunken swim at Hoover Dam gets tourist arrested

A dangerous, drunken swim at Hoover Dam ended with the arrest of a tourist.

Arron Hughes, 28, of Wales, climbed down the rocks Aug. 10 and swam across the reservoir along the upstream side.

It was reportedly a quasi-dare from his friends during a bachelor party.

Officers were waiting on the other side. He was released with a citation and a $330 fine.

Authorities say the illegal act could have killed Hughes if he had gotten pulled under by the dam intakes.

The arrivals Canelo and GGG
 
The arrivals Canelo and GGG

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Gennady “GGG” Golovkin made their grand arrivals at the MGM Grand lobby Tuesday afternoon. Canelo and GGG will face off Saturday night. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Cocktail demo: The White Rabbit
 
Cocktail demo: The White Rabbit

The trick this signature cocktail performs is making the blood-red color of a negroni disappear, thanks to Luxardo’s clear bitters in place of Campari. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Leschyshyn slowly recovers from ACL surgery
 
Leschyshyn slowly recovers from ACL surgery

Golden Knights prospect Jake Leschyshyn, who is coming off ACL surgery in February, talks about his recovery during the rookie’s first practice. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Las Vegas police briefing on Michael Bennett detainment
 
Las Vegas police briefing on Michael Bennett detainment

Undersheriff Kevin McMahill for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department held a press conference that discussed Seattle Seahawks’ defensive end Michael Bennett’s detainment that occurred on Aug. 27. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)