Las Vegas vice detectives arrested a 47-year-old man Tuesday after investigators say he tried to lure and kidnap a child, allegedly using a green sedan with gold rims. Police say he was booked on multiple felony counts and believe there may be additional victims or witnesses who have not yet come forward.
According to News 3, vice detectives arrested Kendrick Weatherspoon on counts that include first-degree attempted kidnapping of a minor, luring a child or mentally ill person, and child abuse or neglect. Court records indicate he was set for a first appearance Wednesday morning, although officials have not released further details about what allegedly happened.
Suspect's past and gaming exclusion
Records from the Nevada Gaming Control Board show Weatherspoon was placed on the state's list of excluded persons in 2022 after regulators said he had a history of forcing women into prostitution and assaulting them. The Las Vegas Review‑Journal has reported that his record in Clark County spans decades and includes past arrests on sex-trafficking, kidnapping and other violent charges.
Police seek witnesses and vehicle description
Detectives say Weatherspoon may have used a green sedan with gold rims to approach potential victims and that they believe others may have seen or experienced similar incidents. Anyone with information is urged to contact LVMPD's Vice Section at 702-828-3455 or Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555, according to News 3.
What comes next
The offenses listed by police are felonies under Nevada law and can result in significant prison time if prosecutors secure convictions. Luring a child can be treated as a felony depending on the facts of the case, while first-degree kidnapping carries some of the harshest penalties available in the state. Exact sentencing ranges and classifications depend on the specific statutes charged and any aggravating factors alleged, and the case will move forward through the Clark County court system as prosecutors decide whether to file formal indictments. For an overview of Nevada's luring statute, see Shouse Law.
