Wednesday, May 8 2013 3:16 PM EDT2013-05-08 19:16:21 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A Las Vegas judge has scheduled a September trial for entertainer Flavor Flav on felony charges he chased and threatened his longtime girlfriend's 17-year-old son with a butcher knife. AMore>>
A Las Vegas judge has scheduled a September trial for entertainer Flavor Flav on felony charges he chased and threatened his longtime girlfriend's 17-year-old son with a butcher knife.More>>
Monday, May 6 2013 10:28 PM EDT2013-05-07 02:28:53 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A 30-year-old man on Monday became the ninth member of the Playboy Bloods street gang in Las Vegas to be convicted of racketeering and conspiracy charges, Nevada's U.S. Attorney Daniel BogdenMore>>
A 30-year-old man on Monday became the ninth member of the Playboy Bloods street gang in Las Vegas to be convicted of racketeering and conspiracy charges, Nevada's U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden said.More>>
Monday, May 6 2013 8:37 PM EDT2013-05-07 00:37:37 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Metro Police has identified a second suspect in the April 19 shooting death of Dale Borero in the 2800 block of Fremont Street. Darion Muhammad-Coleman, 18, is wanted by police in connectionMore>>
Metro Police has identified a second suspect in the April 19 shooting death of Dale Borero in the 2800 block of Fremont Street.More>>
Thursday, May 2 2013 9:05 PM EDT2013-05-03 01:05:50 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A jury on Thursday convicted a home builder from Mesquite of stealing from a federal housing grant program intended to assist the Navajo Nation, Nevada's U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden said. WilliamMore>>
A jury on Thursday convicted a home builder from Mesquite of stealing from a federal housing grant program intended to assist the Navajo Nation, Nevada's U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden said.More>>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 2:05 PM EDT2013-04-30 18:05:40 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- More details are being released in the weekend stabbing death of a Las Vegas woman and the man accused of attacking her. The man was shot by police about 24 hours after the stabbing occurred. NathanMore>>
More details are being released in the weekend stabbing death of a Las Vegas woman and the man accused of attacking her. The man was shot by police about 24 hours after the stabbing occurred.More>>
Friday, April 26 2013 8:05 PM EDT2013-04-27 00:05:01 GMT
Dr. David Moon
LAS VEGAS -- A Las Vegas physician is under investigation after being arrested at McCarran International Airport. Metro Police said Dr. David Moon not only had a gun in his carry-on bag, but large amountsMore>>
A Las Vegas physician is under investigation after being arrested at McCarran International Airport.More>>
Thursday, April 25 2013 8:24 PM EDT2013-04-26 00:24:50 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A man who was severely beaten in October 2011 has died of his injuries, Metro Police said Thursday. The man, identified as Nathaniel Young, 57, of Las Vegas, died April 23. The Clark CountyMore>>
A man who was severely beaten in October 2011 has died of his injuries, Metro Police said Thursday.More>>
Tuesday, April 23 2013 7:36 PM EDT2013-04-23 23:36:52 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Three men were indicted Tuesday on federal charges of conspiracy, theft and robbery for allegedly stealing controlled substances and designer goods from delivery vehicles and warehouses inMore>>
Three men were indicted Tuesday on federal charges of conspiracy, theft and robbery for allegedly stealing controlled substances and designer goods from delivery vehicles and warehouses in Las Vegas, Nevada's U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden said.More>>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:05 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:05:13 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- When Randy Kleiner stopped to help an injured driver, he didn't expect to become injured himself. But on Thursday morning, as he was assisting someone who had crashed their car, anotherMore>>
When Randy Kleiner stopped to help an injured driver, he didn't expect to become injured himself.More>>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:15 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:15:24 GMT
LAS VEGAS-- Metro officers have arrested two suspects accused of killing a teen while trying to steal his iPad. 15-year-old Marcos Arenas was run over by an SUV on Thursday near Charleston and Torrey Pines. PoliceMore>>
A father may be getting a small bit of closure after police say they've arrested the men responsible for his son's death.More>>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:11 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:11:37 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A vehicle rollover has sent a 15-year-old to the hospital in critical condition. The accident happened just before 5:00 p.m. on Pilot Road near Bermuda Road. The driver of had to be extricatedMore>>
A vehicle rollover sent a 15-year-old to the hospital in critical condition and injured two others Sunday evening.More>>
Monday, May 20 2013 12:01 AM EDT2013-05-20 04:01:24 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- While the Las Vegas metropolitan area in the last decade experienced more rapid growth in its suburbs than in its urban core, the percentage of residents living in poverty likewise increasedMore>>
While the Las Vegas metropolitan area in the last decade experienced more rapid growth in its suburbs than in its urban core, the percentage of residents living in poverty likewise increased faster in the suburbs than elsewhere.More>>
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:21:36 GMT
Three-thousand graduates walked the stage for the 50th UNLV commencement ceremonies. This is the day college students wait for. It's the end of late night study sessions and the beginning of their careers.More>>
Three-thousand graduates walked the stage for the 50th UNLV commencement ceremonies.More>>
Sunday, May 19 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:10:00 GMT
LAS VEGAS-- Some of the trams at McCarran International Airport are down due to an electrical failure. Officials tells us they stopped working this morning. Right now at least 2 trams are working, butMore>>
Some of the trams at McCarran International Airport are down due to an electrical failure.More>>
Sunday, May 19 2013 2:26 PM EDT2013-05-19 18:26:25 GMT
LAS VEGAS-- Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on the I15 near the Speedway. We're told 3 people are dead. The driver of a Acura was driving northbound when for some reason he enteredMore>>
Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on the I15 near the Speedway. We're told 3 people are dead.More>>
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:25 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:25:46 GMT
As a family struggles with the death of a 15-year-old boy killed over and iPad, police are trying to track down the men responsible. Police say two men tried to rob the child of the device on Thursday.More>>
As a family struggles with the death of a 15-year-old boy killed over and iPad, police are trying to track down the men responsible.More>>
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:09 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:09:50 GMT
Lines of people were wrapped around The Lotto Store twice this weekend for the second largest lottery in the history of Powerball. The jackpot has grown to $600 million. People tell 8 News Now they waitedMore>>
Lines of people were wrapped around The Lotto Store twice this weekend for the second largest lottery in the history of Powerball.More>>
Helldorado Days return to downtown Las Vegas this weekend, keeping alive the longest-running event in city history.More>>
LAS VEGAS -- A Las Vegas man is facing a murder charge in the death of his roommate. Metro Police arrested 36-year-old Alexander Allen Monday night.
Allen's roommate was found dead in the apartment the two shared on Feb. 8. Police said the body was wrapped in multiple layers of plastic bags. Earlier that day, a constable had gone to the apartment to evict the two men. Police said, when the constable arrived at the apartment near Decatur Boulevard and Harmon Avenue, Allen ran off.
A dog was discovered in a locked bedroom and animal control was called to remove the dog. According to police, the animal control officer discovered the wrapped body in the bedroom. Large amounts of blood were discovered in the bathroom, along with a bloody hammer, police said.
The coroner identified the dead man as 41-year-old Conrad Barrios and listed his cause of death as strangulation and blunt force trauma. According to police, the two men were involved in a dating relationship and had lived in the apartment since January.
Police arrested 36-year-old Alexander Allen Monday night.
