Riley Snyder

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Food left on stove sparks apartment blaze, which forces family to relocate: Monday, July 1, 2013; An apartment complex fire caused about $5,000 in damages and forced a family to relocate after food accidentally left on an electric stovetop started the blaze Monday afternoon.
Missouri sex offender arrested in connection with 1986 rape, murder of North Las Vegas girl: Monday, July 1, 2013; The arrest of 62-year-old registered sex offender Jasper Goddard in connection with a 1986 rape and murder of a North Las Vegas girl on Thursday has police looking for possibly related cases.
Metro Police locate missing 67-year-old man: Monday, July 1, 2013; 67-year-old man who had been missing since early Sunday was located on Monday, Metro Police said.
Las Vegas man faces DUI count after pedestrian killed: Monday, July 1, 2013; A Las Vegas man driving a pickup truck that struck and killed a 63-year-old pedestrian Sunday night was arrested on a count of driving under the influence, Metro Police said.
Las Vegas has never been hotter: 117 degrees ties all-time record: Sunday, June 30, 2013; Seven people were hospitalized throughout the Las Vegas Valley on Sunday, bringing the weekend's number of heat-related hospitalizations up to 28.
One killed, one critically injured in crash at Sahara and Sloan: Sunday, June 30, 2013; The crash happened around 2 a.m. Sunday when the driver, traveling eastbound on Sahara, lost control of his car and crashed into a pickup truck, then hit a wall, police said.
With heat on, NV Energy employs 'peakers' to help keep us cool: Supplementary power generators part of utility's strategy during peak demand periods; Saturday, June 29, 2013; With weekend temperatures threatening to reach record-breaking numbers, it’s no surprise that NV Energy technicians have a plan to keep up with projected and equally record-breaking energy demands. What’s interesting, however, is how they plan to do it.
Four-year, multistate probe of Las Vegas motorcycle gangs brings 25 arrests: Thursday, June 27, 2013; A four-year undercover investigation into outlaw motorcycle gangs that began in Las Vegas culminated with the arrest of 25 people Thursday morning, mostly on drug and weapons charges, Metro Police said.
Warrant service in NW valley erupts into police gunfire: Thursday, June 27, 2013; SWAT officers shot at and missed an armed man Thursday morning in a northwest valley condominium where Metro Police were serving a warrant.
Suspect in possible gang-related slaying apprehended in Fresno: Thursday, June 27, 2013; Fresno police arrested a gang member Wednesday night believed to be involved in a Las Vegas homicide.
Man in crash near airport died of apparent heart attack: Thursday, June 27, 2013; A Henderson man involved in a car wreck near McCarran International Airport on Wednesday died of an apparent heart attack, the Clark County Coroner's Office reported.
Car crash knocks out power for hundreds in northwest valley: Thursday, June 27, 2013; Power was knocked out for about 900 NV Energy customers when a car crashed into a utility pole early Thursday morning.
Highway Patrol seeks public's help identifying driver involved in hit and run: Wednesday, June 26, 2013; The Nevada Highway Patrol is asking for the public’s help in identifying a driver involved in a hit and run near the Strip earlier in June.
Fire spreads from carport to house, sends one to the hospital: Wednesday, June 26, 2013; Firefighters are mopping up a house fire that sent a person to the hospital Wednesday afternoon in North Las Vegas.
Ex-boyfriend of woman thought to have committed suicide charged with her murder: Wednesday, June 26, 2013; A California man serving a 13-year prison sentence for assault and kidnapping is now facing charges of murder with a deadly weapon for allegedly murdering his former girlfriend and staging her death in 2006.
Street closures begin as F Street underpass project ramps up: Wednesday, June 26, 2013; A portion of D Street south of the Interstate 15 offramp will be closed until next Wednesday as part of a project to reopen the F Street underpass.
Victim in double shooting runs to convenience store for help: Wednesday, June 26, 2013; An altercation Wednesday morning led to shooting that left one man dead outside a strip club and another injured.
Missing elderly woman located: Tuesday, June 25, 2013; Metro Police located a missing 64-year-old woman Tuesday, a day after asking for the public’s help.
Suspicious device at library district building causes evacuation: Tuesday, June 25, 2013; An unfounded bomb call forced the evacuation of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District on Tuesday afternoon.
Man allegedly shot by co-worker for not working hard enough: Tuesday, June 25, 2013; A Las Vegas man is being charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting a co-worker for not working hard enough at an auto shop where they were both employed.
National Guardsmen identified as 2 men involved in Boulder City plane crash: Tuesday, June 25, 2013; Two men who were killed in an airplane crash Sunday outside of Boulder City were members of the Nevada Army National Guard.
Heat wave has 'no end in sight'; highs could hit 115 degrees this week: Tuesday, June 25, 2013; The record-breaking heat waves rolling through the Las Vegas Valley and Southern Nevada in June will continue over the weekend, with temperatures threatening to reach highs of 115 degrees. The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat watch for most of Southern Nevada from Friday through Monday due to a strong ridge of high pressure settling over the state.
Coroner IDs swimmer who died at Lake Mead: Tuesday, June 25, 2013; A man who died Sunday while swimming in Lake Mead has been identified by the Clark County Coroner’s Office as Curtis James Ficarrotta, 30, of Las Vegas.
Crashes tie up Interstate 15 traffic, send 2 to hospital: Tuesday, June 25, 2013; Two traffic accidents on Interstate 15 caused delays Tuesday morning but have since been cleared up, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Police investigating explosion of apparent pipe bomb: Tuesday, June 25, 2013; Metro Police on Tuesday were investigating the explosion of an apparent pipe bomb in the northeast valley. No one was injured in the explosion, Metro spokeswoman Officer Laura Meltzer said.
Metro: Fewer arrests at EDC this year, but traffic citations up: Monday, June 24, 2013; With another edition of the Electric Daisy Carnival in the bag, crime and medical incidents remained on par with previous festivals with upticks in traffic citations and medical calls, according to statistics released by Metro Police.
Police: Boy, 14, admits to role in gang-related stabbing: 19-year-old also arrested on count of attempted murder with a deadly weapon; Monday, June 24, 2013; Two teenagers, including a 14-year-old boy, were arrested Saturday in connection with a gang-related stabbing that left two men in critical condition, Metro Police said.
Man accused of arson also nabbed in attempted burglary: Monday, June 24, 2013; The Las Vegas man accused of starting a June 16 apartment complex fire that caused $350,000 in damage is also being charged with attempting to rob a Walmart just a few days after the blaze, Metro Police said.
Metro officers cleared in shooting of hostage-taker armed with knife: Monday, June 24, 2013; Two Metro Police officers involved in a 2012 shooting death of a Las Vegas man holding a hostage at a knifepoint were cleared Monday of any wrongdoing by the Clark County District Attorney’s Office.
Body found in Lake Mead after swimmer goes missing on Sunday: Monday, June 24, 2013; Officials have located a body in Lake Mead they believe may be a drowning victim and are engaged in a recovery effort.
Suspect sought in possible gang-related slaying in northwest valley: Monday, June 24, 2013; Metro Police have released a suspect description as they seek a man who fled the scene of a possible gang-related homicide Monday morning.
Two killed in plane crash near Boulder City airport: Monday, June 24, 2013; Two people were killed Sunday in an airplane crash outside of Boulder City after the plane reportedly lost engine power in flight. Authorities responded to the crash at 2:45 p.m. Sunday, about four miles west of Boulder City Municipal Airport.
Fast-acting trooper helps teens escape burning house: Thursday, June 20, 2013; A Nevada Highway Patrol trooper is being credited with alerting four teenagers and helping them escape a Thursday afternoon fire that destroyed a house in the northern valley.
2 suffer smoke inhalation in downtown Las Vegas apartment fire: Thursday, June 20, 2013; Two people suffered mild smoke inhalation Thursday morning when a vacant apartment caught fire in downtown Las Vegas, causing about $15,000 damage.
Coroner IDs woman killed making U-turn in North Las Vegas: Thursday, June 20, 2013; A woman who died in a two-car collision Wednesday night in North Las Vegas has been identified as Pamela Zandrea, the Clark County Coroner’s Office reported.
Coroner IDs bicyclist hit by dump truck: Thursday, June 20, 2013; A bicyclist killed Wednesday morning by a passing dump truck several miles north of Jean has been identified by the Clark County Coroner’s Office as Peter Makowski, 33, of Las Vegas.
Pedestrian outside crosswalk when hit, critically injured: Thursday, June 20, 2013; A 21-year-old California man was in critical condition after being hit by a car while crossing Jones Boulevard on Wednesday night, Metro Police said.
Metro searching for suspect in 2 bank robberies: Wednesday, June 19, 2013; Metro Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who robbed two Las Vegas banks in June.
Man wounded in leg, gunman sought in morning shooting: Wednesday, June 19, 2013; Metro Police were searching for a person who shot a man in the leg Wednesday morning.
Henderson Police looking for new clues in unsolved slaying: Wednesday, June 19, 2013; Though the 1996 slaying of Diane Hietbrink of Henderson has remained unsolved for 17 years, police haven’t closed their investigation.
Bicyclist hit by truck, killed north of Jean: Wednesday, June 19, 2013; A bicyclist was killed Wednesday morning when he was hit by a passing dump truck several miles north of Jean.
Metro drops maligned radio system, inks deal for new one: Tuesday, June 18, 2013; Metro Police is officially cutting ties with its controversial radio system after signing a replacement $26.3 million deal with Motorola Solutions announced last week.
California wildfire triggers air quality warning in Las Vegas: Tuesday, June 18, 2013; California wildfires mean smoke-filled days in Las Vegas, and a recent fire has prompted air quality officials on Tuesday to issue an air quality warning.
2 hit by gunfire in apparent drive-by shooting: Tuesday, June 18, 2013; Details were still murky in an apparent drive-by shooting that left two people with multiple gunshot wounds early Tuesday morning, Metro Police said.
Police: Man admits setting church fire over conflict with pastor: Monday, June 17, 2013; A Las Vegas man accused of trying to burn down a Las Vegas-area Baptist Church on Friday was charged today with felony counts of burglary and arson.
Boaters asked to avoid main launch at Lake Mead’s Echo Bay: Monday, June 17, 2013; Lake Mead officials are asking boaters to avoid using the main launch area at Echo Bay because of low water levels.
Massive apartment complex fire forces 70 people from their homes: Monday, June 17, 2013; Las Vegas fire investigators are still searching for the cause of an apartment complex fire Sunday that displaced 70 people and caused more than $350,000 damage in what was described as the city’s largest blaze of the year.
Suspect in custody after stabbing near downtown Las Vegas: Monday, June 17, 2013; A suspect in a Monday morning stabbing near downtown Las Vegas has been taken into custody, Metro Police said.
6 taken to hospital after SUV rolls over on 215 Beltway: Sunday, June 16, 2013; A 1997 Ford SUV rolled over at 12:12 p.m. Sunday near the Decatur Boulevard exit, said Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Loy Hixson. Six passengers were taken to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening, Hixson said.
Firefighters say apartment blaze is valley's biggest fire of the year: Sunday, June 16, 2013; A massive fire in an apartment complex near Eastern Avenue and U.S. 95 caused about $300,000 in damage and two minor injuries and forced the evacuation of about 50 people.