Las Vegas Officer Austin Abdelnabi Honored in Memorial
Family, veterans and first responders gathered at Semper Fi Barn to remember the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officer killed in the line of duty.
Las Vegas Law Enforcement News
This page covers department operations, federal agency activity, accountability and reform in Las Vegas. Reporting follows the ways law enforcement is practiced and the outcomes of those efforts.
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November 2, 2026
Judge Limits Las Vegas Police Use of PepperballsA federal judge barred police from using pepperballs against protester Kathleen Cavalaro unless she is assaultive or poses an immediate public safety threat.
November 2, 2026
Las Vegas Police Make 25 DUI Arrests in BlitzMetro officers issued 171 citations and towed 28 vehicles during a weekend DUI enforcement operation on valley roads.
October 31, 2026
Nevada State Police Involved in East Las Vegas ShootingA police-involved shooting in east Las Vegas prompted major traffic closures near Sahara Avenue on Friday.
October 30, 2026
Las Vegas Police Respond to Barricade SituationAuthorities are managing a barricade incident following reports of a domestic disturbance on West Tropicana Avenue.
October 29, 2026
Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Las Vegas StabbingAuthorities apprehended 40-year-old Hyland Harper in Texas following a deadly parking lot altercation.
October 29, 2026
Las Vegas Judge Sentences Former Officer for CoercionFormer police officer Jeremiah Jordan receives a suspended prison sentence following a domestic violence conviction.
October 29, 2026
Judge Weighs Injunction Against Las Vegas PoliceA federal court is reviewing a request to restrict how the local police department manages protest dispersal.
October 28, 2026
DOJ Honors Nevada Prosecutors for MS-13 CaseTwo Assistant United States Attorneys from Nevada were recognized for their successful prosecution of three gang members.
October 26, 2026
Las Vegas Police Unveil New Tactical Operations VehicleThe department added a specialized truck to its fleet to assist with high-stakes SWAT responses and incidents.
October 21, 2026
Family Settles Wrongful Death Suit in Officer DeathThe lawsuit follows a 2022 freeway accident that resulted in the death of a Las Vegas police detective.
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Regular subjects here include departmental policies on force, crime clearance rates, federal operations and the implementation of new technology. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Specific challenges arise from how the agency balances staffing levels with calls for service throughout the gaming corridor and suburban areas. Oversight and internal disciplinary procedures remain the most frequent areas of public and administrative focus.