A night out in Laughlin took a brutal turn on June 6 when a bar fight ended with one man shoved over a 15-foot balcony rail, then allegedly pepper-sprayed and stabbed, according to police. Witnesses told officers the man hit the ground hard, suffered a visible head injury and was bleeding after the fall. Investigators say the same suspect then followed him and attacked, with surveillance footage now at the center of the case.
What police say
Officers were called to the Hideout on South Casino Drive near Tropicana Drive after a brawl involving five people, according to 8 News Now. An arrest report reviewed by the station says a man was thrown off a roof and that surveillance video shows the suspect, identified by authorities as 23-year-old Arizona resident Charley Andrews, clutching a green-handled knife and a pink pepper-spray container.
Investigators say the footage shows Andrews pepper-spraying the victim and stabbing him as he lay on the ground, turning an already ugly bar fight into a full-blown felony case.
Charges and custody
Clark County jail records show Andrews was arrested on June 23 and booked on counts of attempted murder and battery with use of a deadly weapon. He is being held on $30,000 bail. Court records list his next hearing for Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Victim accounts and scene
Witnesses told officers the man who went over the balcony had an obvious head injury and was later driven away in a car by his mother, according to 8 News Now. Police say the injured man reported that he ended up at the Hideout after being kicked out of the Loser's Lounge at the Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino earlier in the night.
Authorities described the stab wound as located about a quarter-inch below the victim's belly button. Officials have not publicly released details about his overall condition.
Why the charges matter
Under Nevada law, both attempted murder and battery with the use of a deadly weapon are serious felony offenses that can carry lengthy prison terms. The state’s rules on criminal attempts allow for stiff penalties when prosecutors pursue major felonies.
The legal definition of an attempt, along with the potential sentencing ranges Andrews could face if convicted, are outlined in the state’s criminal code. The framework that will guide charging decisions and any punishment if the case reaches trial is set out in the Nevada Revised Statutes.
Police request tips
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and Laughlin-area investigators are asking anyone who saw the fight or recorded video of it to come forward so they can lock in a clearer timeline. Witnesses or anyone with footage are urged to contact local detectives or Crime Stoppers.
The investigation remains active as authorities gather evidence and prepare for Andrews’ upcoming court date.
