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Video: Driver Tried to Run Over Las Vegas Officer While Fleeing Traffic Stop

Las Vegas Metro Police released footage Thursday of an officer-involved shooting that occurred after a teen reportedly tried to run down an officer as the officer approached his vehicle.

November 18, 2016

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Video: NV Police Release Footage of Murder Suspect Breaking Cuffs, Escaping

Minutes before he snaps the hinges off his handcuffs, the murder suspect looks around the North Las Vegas police interrogation room, his eyes focused on the ceiling through which he would later escape.

September 8, 2016

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NV Trooper Shot in Badge During Foot Pursuit

A Nevada Highway Patrol trooper was struck by a bullet and a suspect was killed after an exchange of gunfire early this morning in the southeast Las Vegas Valley.

August 29, 2016

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Officials Say Officer Shortage May be Causing Spike in Las Vegas Crime

The local sheriff, police union officials and district attorney have various theories about what's behind the body count: 64 homicides by the end of April, compared with 29 killings after the first four months of 2015; 75 slayings as of Wednesday, compared with 45 by the same date last year.

May 27, 2016

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Protecting and Serving on Two Wheels

It would be hard to come up with an area of the country that presents more of a difficult year-round operating environment for motorcycle officers than Las Vegas. Traffic throughout the area is bad and on the Strip and downtown it sometimes doesn't move at all. Tourists are in town to have a good time, which often means more than a few intoxicating beverages and that means drunk driving.

April 8, 2016

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Video: Las Vegas K-9 Nicky was Killed by Friendly Fire During Gunfight

Las Vegas Metro police on Monday held a press conference in which they released additional information on the shooting of James Craig Simpson and the death of K-9 Nicky last Thursday.

April 5, 2016

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Video: Las Vegas K-9 Killed Weeks After Returning to Duty Following Machete Attack

The man refused to surrender and shots were exchanged between the police officers and the man. K-9 Nicky was struck by gunfire and was pronounced dead at the scene.

April 1, 2016

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Sheriff Links California Prison Reduction Law to Ballooning Las Vegas Crime Rate

Depopulation in California jails and gang members moving to the Las Vegas Valley might be contributing to the rise in violent crime, according to Metro Police Sheriff Joseph Lombardo.

March 31, 2016

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Video: Las Vegas K-9 Back on Duty After Recovering from Machete Attack

Las Vegas Metro Police Department K-9 Nicky is back on patrol with handler Sgt. Eric Kerns after recovering from slash wounds that almost killed him last month.

March 11, 2016

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Las Vegas Officer 'Had No Other Option' Than Shoot Man Pointing Gun

A Metro Police sergeant pleaded with a man to drop a gun, later determined to be fake, several times before shooting him Monday night. The suspect is recovering.

March 4, 2016

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Las Vegas K-9 Slashed in Face at Standoff Recovering at Home

Las Vegas Metro K-9 Nicky is on his way to a full recovery after being attacked by a suspect with a machete Friday morning. Nicky was taking down the suspect of a standoff when he was injured.

February 16, 2016

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Video: Fugitive Ignored 24 Commands from Officers Before Being Shot

A wanted man who Las Vegas police officers fatally shot on New Year's Eve ignored at least 24 verbal commands to surrender before the gunshots.

January 5, 2016