Traffic Stops Based on Anonymous Tip Upheld by US Supreme Court

Traffic Stops Based on Anonymous Tip Upheld by US Supreme Court

Traffic stops based on anonymous tip, upheld by US Supreme Court, in today’s decision, Navarette v. California, (2014). In a 5-4 decision, the majority held, that a traffic stop which was based solely on information from an anonymous tipster, justified the police officer to initiate a traffic stop, without witnessing any traffic violations. Generally, when …

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Vegas Police Planning Spring Break DUI Checkpoints

Vegas Police Planning Spring Break DUI Checkpoints

Vegas police planning Spring Break DUI Checkpoints, starting today from 7pm-3am. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, as well as the Henderson and North Las Vegas Police Departments.  The scheduled DUI checkpoints will begin Friday evening and last through Sunday night, with a focus on drivers impaired by drugs and or alcohol.  DUI …

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Women Dumped via Text Message, Court Rules She can Keep Ring Valued at $53,000

Women Dumped via Text Message, Court Rules She can Keep Ring Valued at $53,000

Text messaging can be quite the effective tool, allowing people to multitask and accomplish communicating with people in rapid succession, without the hassle of making a single phone call. But, there are limits to what should be communicated via text, and what would more appropriate with a phone call or a face to face discussion. …

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“Thunder From Down Under” Male Strip Dancers Subdue Gunman at Las Vegas Casino

“Thunder From Down Under” Male Strip Dancers Subdue Gunman at Las Vegas Casino

“Thunder From” Down Under” male strip dancers subdue gunman at Las Vegas Casino, The Excalibur. The suspect who remains unidentified, was found behind the shows stage and was apparently stealing items from the lockers of the male performers. One of the male dancers, witnessed the suspect leaving with his personal items. At this time, the …

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Gambler Sues Las Vegas Casino for $500,000 Loss while Playing Drunk

Gambler Sues Las Vegas Casino for $500,000 Loss while Playing Drunk

Gambler sues Las Vegas casino for $500,000 loss, while playing drunk. Mark Johnston 52, of Southern California is suing a Las Vegas casino, the Downtown Grand for loaning him money and serving him alcohol while he was visibly intoxicated.  The gambler claims that he was “blackout drunk” during the time of his loss and that …

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World Champion Boxer Antonio Tarver Arrested on Las Vegas Warrant

Antonio Tarver arrested on Las Vegas warrant

World champion boxer Antonio Tarver arrested on Las Vegas warrant in Florida.  Tarver had a professional boxing record of 30-6, and won the bronze medal as a light heavyweight at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996.  He is currently being held on $215,425 bail, following his arrest, stemming from a warrant that was issued last June …

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DUI Case Law Reversed by Nevada Supreme Court Ruling: Reno v. Howard (2014)

DUI Case Law Reversed by Nevada Supreme Court

This week, the Nevada Supreme Court has reversed prior DUI case law, in its landmark ruling, in Reno v. Howard, 130 Nev., Advanced Opinion 12 (2014).  Previous to this ruling, when a defendant accused of driving under the influence “DUI”, would take their case to trial, they were not afforded the opportunity to cross-examine the …

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Las Vegas Police will No Longer Respond to Non-Injury Traffic Accidents

Las Vegas Police will No Longer Respond to Non-Injury Traffic Accidents

Las Vegas Police will No Longer Respond to Non-Injury Traffic Accidents, starting on March 3, 2014.  With police no longer responding to non-injury traffic accidents, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department estimates this will “free up” 250 hours a week to allow officer to perform other duties.  Capt. Mark Tavarez of Metro’s Traffic Bureau points out …

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Multiple Bank Robberies Tied to Las Vegas Man

Multiple Bank Robberies Tied to Las Vegas Man

Multiple bank robberies tied to Las Vegas man. For the third time this year, a Las Vegas bank has been robbed by what police believe is the same man. On January 21st, 29th and again on February 6th, bank robberies have occurred here in the Las Vegas valley. A man, the police describe as being …

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