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Suspect in 2007 Park Shooting Takes Plea

A suspect in a shooting at park five years ago takes an Alford plea. 

A 26-year-old man facing a capital murder trial next week took a deal from prosecutors Thursday that could net him probation.

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Police Search for Robbery Suspects

Police Search for Robbery Suspects

Metro Police are searching for two men involved with the armed robbery of a business.

The robbery happened January 16 at a business in the 2500 block of North Pecos Road. Police say the first suspect walked into the business and took a beverage. The suspect then walked out without paying for it. The second suspect was outside the store and used a gun to make sure his partner could leave without paying.

The first suspect is described as a black man between 18 and 22 years old. He is 6-foot and 180 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair. He wore a black hat with a light-colored sticker on the brim.

The second suspect is described as a black man between 18 and 22 years old. He is 5-foot-6 and 140 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair. During the robbery, he was wearing a black coat and tan shorts.

Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call Metro Police at 828-3591, or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 385-5555. 

Police Focusing on Intersections This Week

Police Focusing on Intersections This Week

 

Another round of heavy enforcement for intersection safety takes place this week in southern Nevada.

A report released this week by the Alliance for Biking and Walking rated Las Vegas 32nd out of 51 major cities for safety.

Local jurisdictions have “safety events” planned throughout the valley this week, including the following:

Woman Injured in House Party Shooting Still in Critical Condition

Woman Injured in House Party Shooting Still in Critical Condition

The shooting claimed the life of a Desert Pines High School student as well.

A 32-year-old woman who was seriously wounded in a shooting at a northeast valley house party last weekend continued to fight for her life Thursday night at University Medical Center.

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Metro Seeks Armed Robbery Suspect

Metro Seeks Armed Robbery Suspect

 

Metro Police need help finding a man suspected of robbing a store at gunpoint last week.

During the evening hours of January 12, the man entered a business near Nellis and Vegas Valley. The suspect approached an employee, brandished a handgun and demanded money. He took an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the area on foot.

The suspect is a white man, 45-50 years old, 5-foot-8 to 5-foot-10, medium build with black and gray hair. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt and dark pants.

Police Search for Robbery Suspect

Police Search for Robbery Suspect

Metro Police are looking for a suspect in an armed robbery at a store on December 13.

The suspect walked into the store near Craig Road and North Lamb Boulevard just before 10 p.m. He was wearing a black hooded jacket and a goalie mask. Police say the suspect pointed a gun at the clerk and demanded money. At that point, the robber became distracted and the clerk was able to walk behind bullet-proof glass. The suspect fired a shot at him demanding the clerk come out from behind the glass and open the till. The clerk refused. The suspect then tried to rob a customer, but ended up leaving the customer's wallet on the floor. The suspect did not get away with any money.

Henderson Man Who Died in Crash Identified

The 27-year-old driver of the car was booked on charges of driving under the influence of drugs.

A Henderson man was identified as the 25-year-old who died in a rollover crash on U.S. Highway 95 over the weekend.

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