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75 Pounds of Marijuana Found in Suitcases on Las Vegas Flight to Dallas

Dallas police just made a pretty big drug bust at Love Field Airport. It all started when airline workers noticed one of the suitcases had split open while they were handling it, and marijuana came spilling out. They immediately called in narcotics.

1.4 Million Gone from Clark County School District After Email Scam

Back in 2022, the Clark County School District got hit with a pretty sophisticated email scam. Scammers somehow managed to steal a staggering $1.4 million right out of their accounts. The theft sent shockwaves through Southern Nevada’s education community and exposed just.

Hit-and-Run Crash Critically Injures Las Vegas Review-Journal Photography Director

A disturbing hit-and-run crash has left a longtime Las Vegas photojournalist fighting for his life after being struck by a fleeing driver while riding his bicycle. The incident took place around 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, in the 3200 block of.

ICE Arrests Drop Nearly 12% Following Minneapolis Killings and Immigration Shake-Up

National Decline After Controversial Incident and Leadership Changes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests have fallen by nearly 12% nationwide in the weeks following the killings of two American citizens in Minneapolis and a major shake-up in top immigration officials. At the.

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The Jury Revolt? Inside the Growing Pushback Against Federal Prosecutions

The idea that once prosecutors have taken charges to court, the outcome is largely set in motion. In other words, most would imagine the trial to follow a fixed path. However, recent developments suggest that this assumption no longer holds. In most.

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Late-Night Attack at UNLV Raises New Concerns Over Campus Vulnerability

Suspect in Custody After Violent Incident Inside Student Housing A 36-year-old man is now in custody after what authorities describe as a violent, targeted assault inside student housing at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The suspect, identified as Jordan Grady, is.

Mexican National to Get Deported After Conviction

According to reports, Alvarado-Ontiveros was initially arrested on criminal charges, including two counts of lewdness with a child under 14 and sexual assault against a child under 14. As his case proceeded, prosecutors amended the charges based on the victim’s testimony. Alvaro-Ontiveros.

Growing Safety Challenges Around School Independence in Nevada

New data from the Clark County School District Police Department (CCSDPD) shows a significant rise in children being struck by vehicles during school commute hours across the Las Vegas Valley, raising broader concerns about child safety, independence, and mobility—particularly for autistic and.

Lawyer Seeks Appeal for 15 Yr Old Client Sent to Adult Court

According to attorney Judd, his client’s legal proceedings have already been filled with conflicts of interest, confusion, and other problems. All that said, Judd is hopeful that his appeal could potentially send his client back to juvenile court, where he’d likely face.

Police Shoot Suspect After Child Killed During Las Vegas Hostage Standoff

According to reports, a man was shot and killed by police after he held a young child hostage and fired his weapon during a standoff early Tuesday morning in southeast Las Vegas. Authorities say officers initially responded at around 1:20 a.m. to.