By the Las Vegas Review-Journal Editorial Board, October 1, 2023 “Defund the police” may go down as the most misguided and foolish political slogan in American political history. After the events … [Read more...] about EDITORIAL: ‘Stealing’ and ‘leaving destruction in their wake’
Crime
VICTOR JOECKS: Waukesha attack shows predictable, deadly consequences of gutting bail
There’s an entirely predictable downside to reducing or eliminating bail for those accused of violent offenses. As a horrified country saw in Waukesha, Wis., it gives them an opportunity to commit … [Read more...] about VICTOR JOECKS: Waukesha attack shows predictable, deadly consequences of gutting bail
Titus sponsors bill to regulate, ban bump stocks
Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., has introduced a bill to regulate and ban bump stocks, just days before a grim anniversary in which one of the devices was used to kill 60 people and wound hundreds more at a … [Read more...] about Titus sponsors bill to regulate, ban bump stocks
Nevada high court weighs prosecutor’s role in Senate
Nevada Supreme Court justices heard arguments Thursday on whether prosecutors should be allowed to serve in the state Legislature. Two Clark County deputy district attorneys — Nicole Cannizzaro and … [Read more...] about Nevada high court weighs prosecutor’s role in Senate
Inside North Las Vegas’ new approach to criminal justice
Zachary Ketchmark is getting another chance. Ketchmark, 34, was arrested in April and charged with jaywalking and possession of drug paraphernalia. He said he was stopped for picking up a meth pipe … [Read more...] about Inside North Las Vegas’ new approach to criminal justice