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Man arrested after body found in desert
Authorities have arrested a 19-year-old after finding a man's body wrapped in a sleeping bag. Police said Michael Miller was taken into custody after James Salazar, 47, was found dead late last week. Salazar was shot to death, according to the coroner.
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Police lieutenant’s lawyer says case ‘politically driven’
A Las Vegas attorney argued Wednesday that Nevada’s former attorney general leveled elderly exploitation and perjury charges against a Las Vegas police lieutenant to further his campaign for higher office.
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Southwest-area residents upset about truck traffic
Neighbors are concerned about traffic from an industrial complex — Blue Diamond Business Center — and a TravelCenters of America truck stop.
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Las Vegas shooting memorial to be moved to downtown
For two consecutive years, Greg Zanis planted 58 handmade white crosses at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign. But this year, because of safety concerns, the memorial will move downtown.
Read the full story on Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Suspect in east Las Vegas shooting had prior charges
Mario Frieson, an 18-year-old involved in four criminal cases since February, was released from jail 10 days before authorities say he shot and killed a recent high school graduate this month, court records show.
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