William D'Urso

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Former employee of domestic violence agency commits suicide: Monday, Feb. 25, 2013; A former employee at a North Las Vegas agency that assists victims of domestic violence shot and killed himself after sexual coercion charges landed him in jail last July, officials said.
Candle blamed for house fire that does $75,000 damage: Monday, Feb. 25, 2013; An unattended candle started a house fire this morning that did about $75,000 damage and created a column of smoke that could be seen for miles, the Clark County Fire Department reported.
Coroner IDs man shot to death near UNLV campus: Monday, Feb. 25, 2013; A man who was shot in the head and killed near UNLV last week has been identified as 20-year-old Quenshon Dontray Jackson, the Clark County Coroner’s Office said.
Woman killed, man injured when truck runs onto sidewalk: Monday, Feb. 25, 2013; A woman was killed and a man injured when they were hit by a pickup truck Sunday while walking on a sidewalk along Valley View Boulevard, Metro Police reported.
Two crashes snarl traffic on Interstate 15: Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013; Two separate accidents on Interstate 15 North snarled traffic Thursday afternoon. The first crash happened about 1:15 p.m. near Sahara Avenue when a Chrysler PT Cruiser and a pickup truck collided.
Why many Henderson residents are against this school's expansion: Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013; Residents of the Coventry neighborhood gathered Wednesday night to argue against the expansion of a neighborhood school, saying nearby traffic would become even worse.
After decade-long search and numerous crimes committed, fugitive killed: Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013; Lawmen had been trying to hunt down Javier Reyes for a decade — not for any one particularly heinous crime but for committing stickups, beatings and robberies. On Tuesday, an FBI agent and Reyes came face to face.
Man arrested in stabbing death of girlfriend: Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013; A man wanted on a California parole violation warrant has been arrested in Las Vegas on a murder count in the stabbing death of his girlfriend, Metro Police said.
Nye County dispute turns deadly; 58-year-old jailed on murder, assault counts: Monday, Feb. 18, 2013; A confrontation spurred after a man allegedly pulled a gun on four teenage boys turned fatal Sunday in Amargosa Valley.
87-year-old martial arts master's toughest battle lies ahead: Friends and students are impressed by Dan Sawyer's humility and techniques; Monday, Feb. 18, 2013; Dan Sawyer seizes the man’s wrist, locking his arm at the elbow. He leads him to the ground, and just as the old grand master squats to execute the next step of the move, something rare happens: He loses his balance and falls over. Something is wrong.
One killed, several injured in multiple-vehicle crash: Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013; One person was killed and several injured in a multiple-vehicle crash Thursday in the northwest Las Vegas Valley, Metro Police said.
Fire does $20,000 damage to duplex in northeast valley: Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013; One person escaped injury in a fire early Thursday morning that caused $20,000 in damage at a northeast valley home, the Clark County Fire Department reported.
Lake Mead officials spread their gospel: Don't move a mussel: Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013; Bruce Williams squinted as he used a high-pressure hose spraying 140-degree water to kill and blast away quagga mussels from under a hulking houseboat. Williams, a vessel inspector at a county lake in Santa Clara, Calif., traveled this week to Lake Mead to take part in a two-day class to learn more about how to stop the spread of the invasive mollusk.
Las Vegas Township constable arrested on DUI count: Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013; Las Vegas Township Constable John Bonaventura was arrested Tuesday night on a count of driving under the influence after he was stopped in a Constable’s Office vehicle and failed a field sobriety test, the Nevada Highway Patrol reported.
Long-simmering argument preceded shooting at Strip parking garage, police report indicates: Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013; A simmering disagreement between two teenagers over a lost job escalated into last week’s brazen shooting at a Las Vegas Strip parking garage that left three people injured, two of them critically, according to a Metro Police arrest report.
Bicyclist dies in early afternoon collision at Charleston and Pecos: Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013; A 48-year-old man riding a bicycle was killed Tuesday when he collided with a Mercury sedan, Metro Police report.
Wife of senator in Philippines sentenced for smuggling cash into Las Vegas: Monday, Feb. 11, 2013; The wife of a senator in the Philippines pleaded guilty in a cash-smuggling scheme and was fined $40,000 and ordered to forfeit another $199,700, U.S. officials announced Monday.
Police announce arrest, seek second suspect in shooting at garage near Las Vegas Strip: Monday, Feb. 11, 2013; One suspect is in custody but police continue to seek another person in a shooting that injured three people last week at a parking garage just off Las Vegas Strip.
Seven people charged with conspiracy to manufacture marijuana: Monday, Feb. 11, 2013; Federal drug charges have been levied against seven people accused of conspiracy to manufacture marijuana, the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the District of Nevada announced Monday.
Coroner: Suspect shot by police died of multiple gunshots in back: Monday, Feb. 11, 2013; A suspect in an attempted murder who was shot by Metro Police on Friday died of multiple gunshot wounds in the back, the Clark County Coroner’s Office reported today.
Report: Assemblyman struggled with police, claimed to grab officer's gun: Monday, Feb. 11, 2013; Assemblyman Steven Brooks tried to punch a Metro Police officer and claimed to have grabbed the officer’s gun as they struggled during Brooks’ arrest Sunday on a count of domestic battery, according to a police report. Brooks was subdued with the help of a second officer, according to the report released Monday morning. The report said Brooks had gone to his home in the 6000 block of Turtle River Avenue to get a TV. It was not clear from the report if Brooks had been staying at the house.
Man faces counts of arson, attempted murder in apartment fire: Monday, Feb. 11, 2013; A man suspected of setting a fire that displaced 23 people was arrested Sunday on counts of arson and attempted murder, according to the Clark County Fire Department.
Two injured when car hits tree, rolls over on Charleston: Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013; Two Las Vegas residents suffered critical injuries when the car they were riding in slammed into a palm tree and rolled over.
Assemblyman Brooks arrested on charges of domestic violence, obstruction: Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013; Assemblyman Steven Brooks, D-North Las Vegas, was arrested early Sunday after he attacked a family member, Metro Police said. Brooks, 40, was “agitated and refused to obey officers’ commands,” police said.
Fire damages vacant house in downtown Las Vegas: Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013; A fire in a vacant house caused $50,000 in damage Sunday morning before firefighters were able to extinguish the flames.
NV Energy says stolen uniforms being used in robbery attempts: Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013; NV Energy says stolen company uniforms are being used to try to get into houses and rob people. “NV Energy has learned that persons wearing stolen NV Energy uniforms are knocking on doors in the Las Vegas area in an attempt to gain access to homes in order to commit robbery,” the company said in a release.
Man in critical condition after shooting in Pahrump: Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013; A man was transported to the hospital in critical condition Wednesday after his girlfriend’s father shot him during an argument in Pahrump, the Nye County Sheriff’s Office reported.
Burglary, arson, homicide ingredients in deadly fire, police say: Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013; The victim found dead in a Tuesday house fire walked in on a burglary at his home, was attacked and beaten before the house was set ablaze, Metro Police now believe. In a news release Wednesday afternoon, Metro said after the beating, the victim was taken from the home to the garage and the fire was deliberately set.
Coroner ID’s man found dead after 72-year-old reports shooting at burglars: Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013; A man found dead after a 72-year-old man told police he shot at burglars in his house has been identified as Anthony Guerra, 27, the Clark County Coroner’s Office reported.
3 wounded in shooting reported at Las Vegas Strip parking garage: Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013; Two people suffered life-threatening injuries after a shooting was reported early Wednesday at a parking garage off the Las Vegas Strip, Metro Police said. A third person was found nearby with minor injuries, police said.
Henderson OKs angled parking for District's new street: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013; Henderson residents gathered Tuesday night to protest the construction of a roadway through the District at Green Valley Ranch, only to find the matter had been approved weeks ago. Instead, the issue in question was whether to approve a request to install angled versus parallel parking on the new roadway.
Coroner ID’s man found shot at apartment complex: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013; A man found dead with a woman after a report of a shooting at an apartment complex on Sunday has been identified as Donni Cobb, 40, of Las Vegas, the Clark County Coroner’s Office reported.
Man suspected of killing wife, stepchildren dies at hospital: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013; A man police say killed three family members and a dog died in the hospital Saturday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the Clark County Coroner’s Office reported.
Coroner ID’s man who died after being punched at barbecue: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013; A man who died after he was punched in the face at a barbecue has been identified as 37-year-old Kary Wells, the Clark County Coroner’s Office said.
Person found dead in early morning fire: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013; Metro Police and arson detectives are investigating an early morning fire after one person was found dead, the Clark County Fire Department reported.
Man dies after being punched in face at barbecue: Monday, Feb. 4, 2013; A man died Friday after he was punched in the face during a barbecue he was attending in the courtyard of an apartment complex, Metro Police said.
Elderly man tells police burglars in his house, opens fire: One man found dead in backyard, second taken into custody; Monday, Feb. 4, 2013; A 72-year-old man who called police to say his house was being burglarized grabbed a handgun and fired when the intruders tried to enter his bedroom, Metro Police said. One man was found dead in the backyard.
Cell tower fire closes U.S. 95 exit ramp at Jones Boulevard: Monday, Feb. 4, 2013; A fire on a Verizon Communications Inc. cell phone tower has forced authorities to shut down the U.S. 95 exit and on-ramps to Jones Boulevard.
Metro releases name of officer involved in weekend shooting: Monday, Feb. 4, 2013; Metro Police have identified an officer involved in a Saturday shooting after a report of an attempted bank robbery as James Larosa.
Two bodies found at apartment complex on Paradise Road: Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013; Reports of shots fired Sunday morning led police to Bonita Terrace Apartments, where officers found two dead bodies.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on Sahara: Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013; Police are investigating a hit-and-run collision after a pedestrian was struck and killed early Sunday on Sahara Avenue near Tam Drive.
Three killed in northwest valley shooting, police say: Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013; Two women and a man were killed Tuesday from apparent gunfire while another man is in critical condition at University Medical Center.
Four injured in single-vehicle crash: Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013; Four people were taken to the hospital after the car they were riding in smashed into a concrete barrier then careened across three lanes of traffic.
Man shot in arm in parking lot of Galleria at Sunset mall: Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013; A man who was shot in the arm Saturday morning was taken to Sunrise Hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
Las Vegas doctor accused of sexually assaulting patient is arrested: Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013; North Las Vegas Police arrested physician Mane Shah after an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a 68-year-old woman.
'Legal 2000' authority allowed police to hospitalize Assemblyman Brooks: Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013; The ever-bizarre saga of Assemblyman Steven Brooks' legal troubles took another strange turn Friday when police confiscated a sword from him while at a relative's house.
Henderson business owner finds fulfillment in sweets, sweet science: Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013; Every once in a while, as he kneads dough in his Henderson bakery, Flemming Pedersen thinks back to his days as a boxer and how he pummeled and punched his way toward respect in pugilistic exploits that crossed continents. Now and then, he remembers when he was young and strong, and sometimes, he dreams of the opportunities he missed.
Suspect in jewelry store heist arrested after going to hospital: Friday, Jan. 25, 2013; A suspect in the attempted robbery of Huntington’s Jewelry Inc. was arrested after he went to a hospital to seek treatment for multiple gunshot wounds.
Suspected robbers, jewelry store worker exchange gunfire: Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013; A gunfight erupted as two men attempted to rob a jewelry store Thursday afternoon.
Woman, two children hospitalized after car accident: Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013; A woman and two children were taken to the hospital after one car slammed into the rear of another car.