Las Vegas police say a weekend arrest has put 39-year-old Martin Guerra at the center of a sex-crimes investigation that may involve more than one victim. Metro’s Sexual Assault Detail booked Guerra into the Clark County Detention Center on counts of first-degree kidnapping, three counts of sexual assault, battery to commit sexual assault, attempted sexual assault and three counts of open and gross lewdness. Detectives say they believe there may be additional victims and have released a vehicle description: a white 2018 Nissan NV200 work van with a black front bumper.
In a post on X, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said Guerra was arrested on Saturday and reiterated both the list of alleged offenses and the description of the van. The department’s post identified the Clark County Detention Center as the booking location and urged anyone with information to call Metro’s Sexual Assault Detail at 702-828-3421 or Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555. Detectives say they are working to identify anyone who may have been victimized and are asking witnesses to speak with investigators. The LVMPD statement remains the primary public account of the arrest and the department’s request for tips.
Detectives ask the public to come forward
Metro’s Sexual Assault Detail often turns to the public after a suspect is in custody, and this case is following that pattern. Local coverage shows that investigators routinely release vehicle descriptions or other specific details in order to generate leads from potential witnesses or additional victims. As reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, that outreach has been used in multiple cases to locate additional alleged victims and witnesses. In this investigation, detectives have not released further details about the known victim or any potential additional incidents, citing the ongoing nature of the case. Anyone who thinks they may be affected is being asked to contact investigators so they can be interviewed.
Charges carry heavy penalties under Nevada law
Under Nevada law, first-degree kidnapping, which is one of the charges listed by Metro, is treated as a category A felony when it is committed for purposes that include sexual assault or inflicting substantial bodily harm; the statute defines the degrees of kidnapping and the related penalties. The full language appears in NRS 200.310, available through Nevada Public Law. Sexual assault is defined and punished as a category A felony under NRS 200.366, with penalties that can include long prison terms or life sentences in aggravated cases, as set out at Nevada Public Law. Open or gross lewdness, which is also listed in the booking, ranges from a gross misdemeanor for a first offense to a category D felony in aggravated circumstances, consistent with NRS 201.210 as summarized by Justia.
What happens next
Booking into the Clark County Detention Center is an early step in the criminal process. After an arrest, prosecutors review the evidence and decide whether to file formal charges, address bail and schedule court hearings. The county’s detention center maintains an online inmate-search tool and an information line that families or attorneys can use to check custody status and court dates. For information on bookings and updates to an inmate’s custody status, readers can use the Clark County Detention Center’s inmate-search page. The filing of charges, any plea decisions and court scheduling in this case will move through the Clark County courts and the district attorney’s office.
Anyone who may have been victimized or who has information about Guerra’s movements or the described vehicle is urged to contact Metro’s Sexual Assault Detail at 702-828-3421 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555, as outlined in the department’s post on X. Authorities ask that potential witnesses avoid posting sensitive details publicly so the investigation is not compromised. This story will be updated as officials release more information.
