A Las Vegas sergeant faces charges including battery and oppression under the color of office following an internal investigation. He's been on leave and will appear in court.

Two Las Vegas men were arrested in Arizona on felony human smuggling charges after deputies stopped a suspicious vehicle and a subsequent short pursuit.

A transformer fire at the Mead Substation in Boulder City, Nevada, produced black smoke and was quickly addressed by firefighters, with no injuries reported and investigations into the cause ongoing.

LVMPD is investigating a fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man in East Las Vegas with no arrests made; the motive is unclear. Witnesses saw the shooter flee.

A 21-year-old man was arrested in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 62-year-old woman in southwest Las Vegas, marking the 100th traffic fatality in LVMPD's 2024 jurisdiction.

A transformer fire near I-11 caused no injuries and was under control by the evening, but caused concerns over air quality and electrical infrastructure resilience.

A fatal motorcycle crash occurred on Rampart Boulevard in Summerlin, blocking roads and prompting an investigation. The motorcyclist died, and one person was detained, with no immediate suspicion of impairment.

A lawsuit accuses Las Vegas gym LVAC of wrongful death due to the lack of lifeguards after a drowning; in response, LVAC closed its pools amid regulations.

Melvin Alexander was arrested by LVMPD in connection with a fatal shooting on August 15 at an east Las Vegas apartment, with his court proceedings beginning.

North Las Vegas police shot a 15-year-old boy suspected of vehicle break-ins during a chase. The teen fired at officers, was hit in the arm, and is expected to be arrested after recovery.

A man in Las Vegas died after a stabbing and a hit-and-run on Nellis and Harmon. Police link the events to an earlier dispute and are seeking a black female and the driver of a Dodge Challenger.

Rapper Lil Baby was arrested in Las Vegas for allegedly carrying a concealed weapon without a permit, though his legal team asserts he has a valid Georgia CCW Permit.

A 39-year-old woman, Kendra Frazer, died at Burning Man 2024. The incident occurred before the official start, with details pending an autopsy and toxicology report.