Tomahawk attacker was sentenced to 10 years of prison time. Nick Woolridge, Esq. talks about assault with a deadly weapon charge in Nevada. The post Tomahawk Attacker Gets 10 Years for Assault appeared first on LV Criminal Defense ..read more

The Metropolitan Police Department is sad to report that a tragic high-speed car accident has taken the life of 31-year-old Phalon Young. Unfortunately, investigators suspect the accident was the result of illegal street racing. One suspect has already been charged in the ordeal. According to reports, both Phalon Young and Kashmir Newell, half-brothers, were at a lounge together on June 24. Both men were seen leaving with women, Young with his wife and Newell with an unidentified female. Newell was driving a 2016 Maserati GHIBLI and Young was driving a Dodge Challenger. Both cars then allegedl ..read more

The incident, police say, involved an entire group of people and may have been a case of vigilante justice. Witnesses say that everything started to go south when a woman’s screams began piercing through the area of the 1000 block of Laurel Avenue. As bystanders became aware of the noise, some called 911 for help, while others rushed to search for the source of the screams. At around 3:30 P.M., police officers arrived at the scene and promptly discovered a 50-year-old man suffering from stab wounds. The man was slouched over in a back alley. Emergency medical responders immediately attempted l ..read more

According to court records, the on-duty officers were patrolling their area on November 30th when they heard reports of a motorist who had fallen asleep at the wheel. The duo went to check on the driver and were pulled over on the northbound Interstate 15 near D Street when the 46-year-old driver came traveling past them. Unfortunately, Williams was intoxicated and misjudged the distance between his vehicle and the officers. He struck Sgt. Michael Abbate and trooper Alberto Felix. Both officers were fatally wounded in the incident. During the trial, Williams expressed his sincerest remorse and ..read more

According to police, one man was discovered on May 25th at around 12:52 A.M. Metropolitan Police Officers said they found the deceased victim with a clear stab wound while they were patrolling a walking trail in the 2600 block of South Lamb Boulevard. After having medical responders check on the victim, he was pronounced deceased at the scene. Right now, police are investigating what happened. If this stabbing wasn’t committed in self-defense, then the death could be charged as a criminal offense once police identify who was responsible. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the only fatal incident that ..read more

On April 25th, a Clark County grand jury officially voted to indict Daniel Rodimer, a former politician who ran to become a congressional candidate in Nevada. Police believe the victim, identified as Christopher Tapp, and the suspect were both attending a party being hosted at a Resorts World hotel suite on October 29th. During the party, Rodimer, who is also a former professional wrestler, allegedly attacked the victim. The incident started when Tapp reportedly offered Rodimer’s stepdaughter cocaine or another type of drug. Rodimer confronted Tapp, and the altercation became physical. Later ..read more

Authorities say the 64-year-old suspect, Cynthia Phelps, was speeding at an estimated 65 mph in a 45 mph zone. She was also driving in the wrong direction. According to witnesses and the arrest report, the suspect did not make any attempts to slow down or brake before smashing into the bus stop. F ive individuals, including three children and two adults, were all suffering very substantial injuries. Nearby witnesses and bystanders all rushed into an attempt to help provide medical aid and help until emergency responders arrived. One emergency medical personnel arrived, the declared 42-year-old ..read more

Police in Las Vegas are dismayed to inform the public that a Henderson resident has passed away after a multi-day standoff with police. According to authorities in Henderson, the incident ended without any other injuries when police discovered the armed and barricaded subject deceased in a townhome on Callen Falls Avenue. So far, the identity of the culprit hasn’t been publicly released. It’s also not clear how the person passed away. The individual’s cause of death will be released in the coming days after the Clark County coroner’s office conducts an autopsy. Police have yet to release many ..read more

Police reported that the accident led to two fatalities, and the victims were both minor teenagers. Police say the incident occurred last month on March 1, and the whole ordeal was caught on camera. The 26-year-old suspect, Jacob Michael Ybarra, was reportedly driving and racing alongside the two teenagers. Ybarra was driving an Acura TLX, while the teenagers (16 and 17 years old) were driving a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. Reports suggest that both cars were traveling at around 75 mph in a 35 mph zone right before the crash. While Ybarra drove alongside the other car, the Ford suddenly struck a ..read more

40-year-old Eddie Rabon recently pleaded guilty to attempted murder and first-degree kidnapping on March 28th after a 2023 shooting rampage incident. According to court records, the original incident happened back on April 13, 2023. Rabon was living at a home with his girlfriend at 3574 Full Sail Drive in Las Vegas at the time. Rabon had decided that he wanted to take a trip to California, so he invited his girlfriend and her young daughter. The girlfriend allegedly respectfully declined the offer because her daughter had a soccer event coming up and didn’t really want to go on the trip. When ..read more