Thursday, May 10 2012 5:45 PM EDT2012-05-10 21:45:22 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Four alleged members of the Donna Street Crips, a criminal street gang in Las Vegas, face charges of theft, sale and illegal possession of firearms in connection with the Aug. 13 burglaryMore>>
Four alleged members of the Donna Street Crips, a criminal street gang in Las Vegas, face charges of theft, sale and illegal possession of firearms in connection with the Aug. 13 burglary of a Henderson gun store, Nevada's U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden said today.More>>
Tuesday, May 8 2012 10:48 AM EDT2012-05-08 14:48:21 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A nationwide list of the most violent states is out and Nevada is near the top of the list but some people who live here don't believe that information is accurate. The Institute for EconomicsMore>>
A nationwide list of the most violent states is out and Nevada is near the top of the list but some people who live here don't believe that information is accurate.More>>
Friday, May 4 2012 1:50 PM EDT2012-05-04 17:50:10 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A 20-year-old man is facing felony child abuse and neglect charges after Las Vegas police say his 2-year-old stepson was treated for multiple burns on his body. Records show that DemarMore>>
A 20-year-old man is facing felony child abuse and neglect charges after Las Vegas police say his 2-year-old stepson was treated for multiple burns on his body.More>>
Monday, April 30 2012 12:36 PM EDT2012-04-30 16:36:22 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A 22-year-old man described as a "complete stranger" to his victims is due for his first court appearance in the brutal sex attack and hammer slaying of a Las Vegas mother and herMore>>
A 22-year-old man described as a "complete stranger" to his victims is due for his first court appearance in the brutal sex attack and hammer slaying of a Las Vegas mother and her daughter.More>>
Metro Police say a violent sexual predator and killer is in jail. Police believe his arrest solves three violent crimes: the double murder of the Martinez family and a separate rape case.More>>
Saturday, April 28 2012 1:52 AM EDT2012-04-28 05:52:15 GMT
If 17-year-old Joseph Lopez were alive today, his adoptive mother Pam Leonard says he'd be in college, studying the arts. "He talked about trying to make music videos. He loved it. He lovedMore>>
Saturday marks four years since a 17-year-old was found shot to death in a drainage ditch. The case is cold with no leads or suspects, and it's left a family in turmoil.More>>
Wednesday, April 25 2012 2:00 AM EDT2012-04-25 06:00:27 GMT
LAS VEGAS - Anyone who owns a vehicle could become a victim of a new trend in theft. Thieves don't have to break into your vehicle to get what they want. What they're after is underneath the vehicle. It'sMore>>
Anyone who owns a vehicle could become a victim of a new trend in theft. Car dealerships are seeing an increase in thefts of catalytic converters.More>>
Tuesday, April 24 2012 2:00 AM EDT2012-04-24 06:00:53 GMT
A valley man's birthday wish has landed him in jail. Police say he paid thousands of dollars to order a hit on his wife on his birthday. The man allegedly wanted his wife killed, because he claims sheMore>>
A valley man's birthday wish has landed him in jail. Police say he paid thousands of dollars to order a hit on his wife on his birthday. The man allegedly wanted his wife killed, because he claims she was cheating on him, took his money, and threatened to have him deported.More>>
Saturday, April 21 2012 1:04 AM EDT2012-04-21 05:04:21 GMT
Almost a week after a brazen robbery, Metro Police are still looking for victims in an unusual case. On April 14, three masked men robbed 24/7 Private Vaults on Sunset Road near Pecos Road.More>>
Monday, May 21 2012 7:35 AM EDT2012-05-21 11:35:09 GMT
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- Millions of people across Asia and the western United States watched as a rare "ring of fire" eclipse crossed their skies. The annular eclipse, in which the moon passes inMore>>
Millions of people across Asia and the western United States watched as a rare "ring of fire" eclipse crossed their skies.More>>
Sunday, May 20 2012 11:29 PM EDT2012-05-21 03:29:07 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A three car accident has sent six people to the hospital. According to Metro, the accident occurred at the intersection of Tropicana Avenue and Nellis Boulevard shortly before 4:00 p.m. Sunday. TheMore>>
A three car accident sent six people to the hospital Sunday afternoon. More>>
Sunday, May 20 2012 4:36 PM EDT2012-05-20 20:36:30 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A vacant home occupied illegally by homeless people went up in flames Sunday morning. According to the Clark County Fire Department the fire started just before 9:30 a.m. at the southwestMore>>
A vacant home occupied illegally by homeless people went up in flames Sunday morning. According to the Clark County Fire Department the fire started just before 9:30 a.m. at the southwest corner of Frank Street and Mojave Avenue.More>>
Sunday, May 20 2012 2:57 AM EDT2012-05-20 06:57:26 GMT
8 News NOW has confirmed the identity of the pilot in Friday's fatal plane crash in Boulder City as Douglas Gilliss. 8 News NOW will have more details later on this developing story.More>>
8 News NOW has confirmed the identity of the pilot in Friday's fatal plane crash in Boulder City as Douglas Gilliss.More>>
Saturday, May 19 2012 6:33 PM EDT2012-05-19 22:33:39 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- According to the Clark County Fire Department a small plane had a rough landing at the Jean Airport just south of Las Vegas. The accident happened shortly after 9:30 a.m. Saturday when aMore>>
According to the Clark County Fire Department a small plane had a rough landing at the Jean Airport just south of Las Vegas.More>>
Saturday, May 19 2012 2:09 PM EDT2012-05-19 18:09:02 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The bridge work at U.S. 95 and Rainbow curve has been completed. The Nevada Department of Transportation says there will be no more closures this weekend.More>>
LAS VEGAS -- The bridge work at U.S. 95 and Rainbow curve has been completed. The Nevada Department of Transportation says there will be no more closures this weekend.More>>
Saturday, May 19 2012 1:56 PM EDT2012-05-19 17:56:07 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Officials say Sophia and Anthony were the top baby name picks among Nevada parents in 2011. The Social Security Administration says the 221 babies named Sophia puts Nevada in line withMore>>
LAS VEGAS -- Officials say Sophia and Anthony were the top baby name picks among Nevada parents in 2011.More>>
Saturday, May 19 2012 12:17 PM EDT2012-05-19 16:17:11 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The Las Vegas Fire Department responded to a fire at 3151 Soaring Gulls Drive just before 6:30 a.m. Saturday. Las Vegas Fire officials say the fire started in an upstairs condo kitchen causingMore>>
The Las Vegas Fire Department responded to a fire at 3151 Soaring Gulls Drive just before 6:30 a.m. Saturday.More>>
LAS VEGAS -- A Las Vegas man who stole $525,326 in disability benefits from the Social Security Administration received a two-year prison sentence from a federal judge, Nevada's U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden said.
Nelson Vazquez, 58, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Larry Hicks after pleaded guilty in October 2011 to one count of theft of government funds. Hicks also ordered that Vazquez pay restitution to the Social Security Administration. He was permitted to self-report to federal prison by March 12.
According to the plea agreement, Vazquez received Social Security benefits between 1976 and May 2000. The Social Security Administration terminated Vazquez' benefits then because he had been employed and was still able to work. His disability benefits were reinstated in December 2003, but it was later determined that Vazquez was operating the Las Vegas accounting firm Vazquez & Associates while unlawfully receiving benefits through September 2010.
The case was investigated by the Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Roger Yang.
