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Patrol

North Las Vegas Officer Fabricated Round-Striking-Badge Story

Forensic investigators with the North Las Vegas PD determined, after an investigation, that the badge was damaged but had not been struck by a round.

June 22, 2010

Patrol

Fatal Rounds Penetrated Nevada Deputy's Body Armor

Memorial services are scheduled for Saturday for Nye County (Nev.) Sheriff's Deputy Ian Deutch, who was shot and killed responding to a domestic dispute that spilled into a Nevada casino.

April 27, 2010

Patrol

Gunman Opens Fire in Las Vegas Apartment Complex, Killed by Police

One person was killed and three were injured in a shooting Monday in the eastern valley that involved Las Vegas Metro Police.

March 8, 2010

Patrol

Shots Fired: Reno, Nevada 02/23/1984

Hastings walked to the Fireside Lounge on the corner of Fourth and Lake Streets, dialed up his favorite federal agent on a pay phone, and fessed up to having some 13 stolen antique knives and a stolen Beretta on his person. Oh, and he wanted to turn himself in.

February 22, 2010

Patrol

Round Strikes North Las Vegas Officer's Badge

A stray bullet struck a North Las Vegas police officer's badge during an exchange of gunfire with an armed man Saturday evening.

February 13, 2010

Patrol

Las Vegas Officer Is Department's Third Killed in 2009

Las Vegas police are mourning the death of Trevor Nettleton, the 30-year-old who was shot and killed while off duty during an attempted robbery attempt at his home, the Review Journal reports.

November 19, 2009

Special Units

Las Vegas Police Raid 6 Hells Angels Locations

Armed with warrants, Las Vegas Metro Police searched a Hells Angels clubhouse and five residences associated with the motorcycle gang, following a confrontation between rival biker gangs at a wedding chapel, the Las Vegas Sun reports.

November 10, 2009

Vehicle Ops

Las Vegas Officer Killed, Partner Seriously Injured in One-Car Accident

A Las Vegas Metro Police officer has died following a car accident Wednesday night. Officer Milburn "Millie" Beitel died at UMC following surgery. The other officer remains at UMC in serious but stable condition.

October 8, 2009

Patrol

Foot Pursuit Ends When Suspect Jumps Fence Into Sheriff's Yard

A Carson City man was apprehended after a foot pursuit that began when deputies pulled him over during a traffic stop and ended when he jumped over a fence into Sheriff Ken Furlong's backyard, reports the Nevada Appeal.

September 2, 2009

Special Units

Shots Fired: Reno, Nevada 07•15•1999

Lessman inched forward. Beyond the refrigerator and deeper into the kitchen was a large table that had been upended on its side. He suspected that the table was shielding someone behind it.

June 30, 2008

Patrol

Your Database Is As Good as the Information Put Into It

When Nevada Highway Patrol trooper Carlos Borland pulled over a Chevrolet Blazer on I-80 in response to a call that originated from a nearby truck stop, he did so without the knowledge that the vehicle's driver was an escapee from a North Carolina prison and that he had allegedly murdered two people the previous week. The Blazer was itself reported stolen and bearing license plates stolen from yet another vehicle.

September 11, 2007

Training

Reno (Nev.) PD's Motel Interdiction Team

The Star of Reno shines no more. Luck ran out a long time ago for those who lodge at the Roulette Motel. And you'll find more grim than glamour at the Monte Carlo. Welcome to downtown Reno, Nev.

May 31, 2007