LAS VEGAS -- Metro Police say radio communication problems in the Las Vegas valley's latest officer-involved shooting has forced officers to double-up in patrol units.

Assistant Sheriff Joseph Lombardo said there were radio problems on June 26 when an officer was involved in an exchange of gunfire with suspect Joshua Bacharach. Lombardo said the radio problems caused a delay in the officer getting back up help. Police officers have been doubled-up in patrol cars since Tuesday. 

No one was injured by gunfire that night, but Bacharach, an ex-felon, did suffer a bite from a police dog when he was taken into custody. Bacharach faces attempted murder charges.

Metro Police is currently in the process of getting a new radio system.

LAS VEGAS — The Regional Flood Control District says they're making strides in improving flood channels through the Desert Rose Golf Course. But the whole project seems to be the target of thieves.

It's a big enough of a problem that one construction worker, who did not want to be identified, said it's plaguing the project.

"They just try to destroy everything. You try to do a job — but every time they (thieves) tear up something and break something that puts us behind."

Metro Police say they have responded twice in the last few months to the course. Once for reports of kids throwing rocks and once for grand larceny. 

"It's more theft than anything else," said Bill Wellman, Division Manager and Director of Las Vegas Paving. "Copper wires from pumps and other kinds of equipment."

Wellman says it doesn't stop there, adding it's happening at construction sites across the valley.

LAS VEGAS — High winds can cause havoc to power lines, quickly meaning "lights out" for those with an aging infrastructure. That's why NVEnergy says they are beginning to improve service in neighborhoods that need it most. 

On Thursday, crews worked to make sure there will be one less area they need to worry about — along Charleston Boulevard between Nellis and Lamb. Power lines in the area are more than 40 years old.

"Let's face it, no one wants their power to go out and if it does, it's usually at an inconvenient time," said Brandon Eaton of NVEnergy. "These projects allow us to pre-plan our work, set-up the designs, and coordinate with customers."

Several months ago, the electric company began a project to replace ten poles and some 40 transformers in the area. Eaton said it will improve service for roughly 2,000 customers.