Tag: Nevada agencies

Investigations

Nevada Deputy Helps Capture Online Child Predator

The investigation began when the deputy, serving as an HSI Reno Task Force Officer and posing as a 13-year-old girl, engaged in an online conversation with the suspect.

February 19, 2025

Patrol

Off-Duty Las Vegas Officer, Wife Fatally Shoot Man Attacking Woman

The department identified the officer involved as Cesar Ibarra, 48. During the shooting, Ibarra fired two rounds. Police did not say how many rounds his wife fired.

January 29, 2025

Patrol

Las Vegas Officer Killed in Wrong-Way Crash Driving Home from Shift

Officer Colton Pulsipher and another man died at the scene, and a woman was transported by Mercy Air with injuries that were not life-threatening.

December 13, 2024

Patrol

Nevada Governor to Activate National Guard for Election Day

“As a first responder, I know first-hand the importance of being prepared, and this decision reflects my commitment to safety and preparedness on Election Day,” Gov. Joe Lombardo said in a press release.

October 30, 2024

Patrol

Nevada Sheriff Thanks Civilian for Helping Deputy Subdue Resisting Suspect

“With the help of the private citizen, Deputy Ruesch was able to take the male into custody without injury to himself or the suspect,” the sheriff’s office said.

June 14, 2024

Patrol

Driver Gets Max Sentence for Killing Nevada Troopers in DUI Crash

The troopers had stopped on northbound Interstate 15 to check on another motorist who police said had fallen asleep at the wheel when they were fatally struck.

June 13, 2024

Special Units

Vegas-Area SRO Dies After Being Found Unresponsive by Student

A student found the officer around 1 p.m. at Mojave High School. Clark County School Police Officers Association President Matthew Caldwell said.

January 11, 2024

Patrol

Suspect Found Dead After Shooting on Las Vegas Campus, At Least 3 People Shot

ABC News was reporting at presstime that 3 people were killed in the attack, not counting the suspect.

December 6, 2023

Patrol

Nevada Troopers Struck and Killed Thursday Identified, Suspect Charged with DUI

Sgt. Michael Abbate and Trooper Alberto Felix were fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver while they assisted a motorist who had pulled off to the side of the freeway and fallen asleep.

December 1, 2023

Patrol

2 Nevada Troopers Struck by Vehicle and Killed on Vegas Freeway

According to police, the two troopers were conducting a “motor assist” around 3:30 a.m. when they were struck by a vehicle. One trooper died at the scene, the other was pronounced dead at a hospital.

November 30, 2023

Patrol

Las Vegas Officer Headed to War in Israel

After the Hamas terror attack, the officer contacted the IDF the next day, asking them if he was needed to help defend the country. The response was swift. “Yes, you have emergency orders.”

October 23, 2023

Patrol

Nevada DA Clears Officers in Fatal Shooting of Man After Chainsaw Attack at Motel

For reasons unknown, the suspect returned to threaten the staff with a running chainsaw. He then left the office, went to his room, made contact with the occupant who was still there, and swung the chainsaw towards him, causing him to flee.

October 19, 2023