Ricardo Torres-Cortez

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Police investigating double homicide near Paradise, Tropicana
Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016
Officers responding to a report of a man attacking people with a baseball bat at an apartment complex took a suspect into custody before finding two bodies inside an ...
Man accused of DUI in crash with police motorcycle officer
Friday, Sept. 16, 2016
A man who rear-ended a motorcycle officer this morning was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs, according to Metro Police. The officer was thrown from ...
Firefighters rescue 100-pound pit bull from burning house
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016
Firefighters rescued a 100-pound pit bull from a house fire today and used an oxygen mask to revive the unconscious animal, according to the Henderson Fire Department.
The fire was reported ...
Crash snarls traffic on 215 Beltway near Warm Springs Road
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016
The Nevada Highway Patrol responded to an injury crash that has shut down a traffic lane on westbound 215 Beltway near Warm Springs Road, according to the agency’s website.
Troopers were called ...
Henderson gets grant to better defend against cyberattacks
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016
With the aim of being better prepared in case of a cyberattack, the City of Henderson is beefing up its response system with $134,000 granted by the state ...
Man arrested in fatal crash with bicyclist identified
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016
A man Metro Police say drove onto a sidewalk and killed a bicyclist Sunday night has been identified as Luis Antonio Aguilar-Lujan, 43, of Las Vegas, according to police records.
Aguilar-Lujan remained ...
Police: Argument leads to fatal shooting at Las Vegas apartment complex
Friday, Sept. 9, 2016
An argument led to a fatal shooting Friday morning in the central valley, and the suspect remains on the run, according to Metro Police. Officers responded about ...
Police: Woman arrested after boyfriend run down by vehicle
Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016
A woman has been arrested in the death of her boyfriend, who authorities believe was run down by a vehicle registered to the couple, according to Metro Police. Lahtijera Howard, 26, was booked today ...
Police: 2 injured in scooter crash after fleeing from officer
Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016
Two people suspected of stealing a package off a porch were hurt in a scooter crash after fleeing from a Metro Police officer, police spokeswoman Officer Laura Meltzer said. The male and female were taken to ...
2 killed in gunfire near northwest valley apartment complex
Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016
Two men were killed and authorities are searching for at least two people seen fleeing from a northwest valley apartment complex parking lot where gunfire broke out Tuesday night, according to ...
North Las Vegas' Gaetano Benza, decorated WWII veteran, dies at 91
Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016
Retelling his World War II experiences to younger generations, Gaetano “Guy” Benza would sift sand he brought back from Normandy beaches through his fingers ...
A 'big deal for the community': Metro substation unveiled on west side
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016
Dozens of locals gleed as an oversized pair of scissors nipped through the ceremonious ribbon — yellow police tape — marking the public's first look at the new west valley Metro Police substation ...
Suspect arrested in fatal weekend stabbing
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016
A suspect has been arrested in a fatal stabbing during a fight Sunday in the east valley, according to Metro Police. Juan Rubio, 42, was booked at the Clark County Detention Center on Tuesday on ...
Police: Councilman’s son previously arrested on drug possession count
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016
A Las Vegas city councilman’s son facing charges in a string of armed robberies was arrested previously in January when Metro Police said they found heroin on him. Shane Ross, the son of Las Vegas Mayor Pro Tem Steve Ross, told officers ...
Man, 63, accused of child sex trafficking
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016
A 63-year-old man suspected of luring teens into prostitution through Craigslist postings was arrested on Tuesday, according to Metro Police. David Coil was booked at the Clark County Detention Center on ...
City councilman’s son in court in connection with robberies
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016
Lawyers for a suspect in a series of armed robberies asked a judge this morning for more time to seek reduced bail and addiction counseling for their client. Shane Ross, son of Las Vegas Mayor Pro Tem Steve Ross, faced ...
Police: Man says he can’t breathe, dies after fight with neighbor
Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016
A 44-year-old man collapsed and later died after a fight with his neighbor today at a south valley apartment complex, according to Metro Police. The neighbor, a 23-year-old man, was being ...
Man found shot to death behind northeast valley apartment building
Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016
Homicide and gang-unit detectives were probing the shooting death of a man found behind a four-unit apartment building this afternoon in the northeast valley, Metro Police said.
Several people reported hearing ...
Police: Man suspected of DUI in rollover crash
Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016
A man suspected of driving under the influence was arrested today after sideswiping a car and causing it to overturn on the westbound 215 Beltway near Green Valley Parkway, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Two people ...
Six people suffer smoke inhalation in apartment fire
Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016
Three adults and three children were taken to a hospital with minor smoke inhalation after a fire at a central valley apartment early today, according to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue.
The blaze was reported about ...
Man accused of fatally beating woman with pipe arrested in east valley
Friday, Aug. 19, 2016
A man accused of beating a woman to death with a metal pipe and then fleeing in her car last week has been arrested, according to Metro Police. Jaime Santana, 25, was arrested today without incident in ...
Police looking for man, 80, reported missing in Laughlin
Friday, Aug. 19, 2016
An 80-year-old man reported missing Thursday in Laughlin may be in emotional distress and in need of medical assistance, according to Metro Police.
Daniel Cabrillo was last seen ...
Motorcyclist arrested after robbery at Burger King is son of Las Vegas elected official
Friday, Aug. 19, 2016
A motorcyclist was arrested this morning in the southwest valley after an armed robbery at a fast-food restaurant, according to Metro Police.
Officers responded ...
Man arrested in double slaying outside tobacco shop
Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016
Homicide detectives have made an arrest in a double slaying outside an east valley tobacco shop last year, according to Metro Police. James Rachal, 32, was recently arrested in California on unrelated charges and ...
Rain, hail possible in Las Vegas this afternoon
Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016
Rumbles heard in Henderson this afternoon could develop into storms, with a 20 percent chance of rain in the Las Vegas Valley, according to the National Weather Service. The storms, which may hit some areas with sprinkles and others with ...
Report details robbery suspect's stalking of victim at T.J. Maxx
Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016
Before holding an air pistol to a woman's head, making her drop to her knees, the suspected robber followed the victim around a northwest valley store, asking if she ...
Flavor Flav's chicken finds new home on Las Vegas Strip
Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016
Flavor Flav, the rap performer and Las Vegas celebrity, has partnered with a Strip locale to be the primary purveyor of his signature fried chicken. Fans will be able to mingle with the star of the reality TV series “The Flavor of Love” as he celebrates the new menu item Wednesday at Rockhouse Las Vegas inside ...
Truck barrels into Carla Pellegrino's Henderson restaurant
Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016
A pickup truck smashed into a celebrity chef's Henderson restaurant on Monday afternoon, halting operations for at least two weeks.
Trooper detains armed robbery suspect outside northwest valley store
Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016
SWAT officers were called to a northwest valley shopping mall today after a person went into a clothing store waving a gun at employees and customers, according to Metro Police. Police said the incident was resolved ...
Metro Police: Officer said he had ‘personal struggle’ with interest in child porn
Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016
A Metro Police officer accused of possessing and distributing child pornography told a detective he was having a “personal struggle” with an interest in child porn …
Police: Man arrested on counts of lewdness with a child
Friday, Aug. 12, 2016
A man was arrested after detectives on Thursday investigated a report of lewd conduct between a man and a teen at the Boys and Girls Club at ...
Residents find stranger dead in house; police look for suspect
Friday, Aug. 12, 2016
Residents found a stranger dead in their central valley house early this morning, according to Metro Police. The deceased woman was involved in some type of ...
Metro announces job openings in dispatch center
Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016
Metro Police is seeking prospective employees to work in its dispatch center. The department is accepting applications for dispatch specialists until Aug. 31 ...
Children were present when man shot in head at east valley apartment
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016
The shooter's visibility was mostly obstructed by the kitchen's sliding door blinds, which were barely open. But the gap proved to be enough for the shooter to ...
Police: Roommate was worried about woman, 78, before she was slain
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016
Scared for a woman's safety in the presence of her estranged husband, her roommate on Sunday asked her to leave their home and accompany him to ...
Southern Nevada officials pleased with active-shooter training exercise
Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016
The glass panels at Las Vegas City Hall rattle with thundering booms as a heavily armed couple donned with tactical gear enter the building shooting. The training session was ...
Man reported missing Thursday found safe
Friday, Aug. 5, 2016
A man with medical issues who was reported missing on Thursday has been found safe, Metro Police said today.
Ronald Fortunato, 68, drove away ...
Inmate who walked away from work site back in custody
Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016
An inmate who walked away from a work site near U.S. 95 and Valley View Boulevard on Friday is back in custody, according to ...
School employee accused of sexual relationship with student
Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016
A California high school athletic director accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student was arrested Tuesday in Henderson on six counts of ...
Woman burned in fire at group home dies
Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016
After setting a blanket on fire with a stove burner, Abebaw Kassa held a caretaker in the bathroom of a group home by holding the door ...
Metro Police dog dies unexpectedly after search
Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016
A 10-year-old Metro Police dog set to retire soon died unexpectedly on Monday, the agency said. The dog, named Boris, died hours after finishing a search ...
Man arrested on counts of kidnapping, sex trafficking
Friday, July 29, 2016
SWAT officers raided an east valley house Thursday night and arrested a man on counts of kidnapping, sex assault and sex trafficking, according to ...
Small plane makes emergency landing on south valley street
Friday, July 29, 2016
A small airplane made an emergency landing on a south valley street today after the pilot reported mechanical issues, authorities said. No one was injured and ...
Telemundo Las Vegas unveils consumer investigation unit
Thursday, July 28, 2016
Telemundo Las Vegas is adding an investigative arm to its news operation that will be tasked with reporting on consumer issues ...
Resident arrested in Las Vegas group home fire; caregiver burned
Thursday, July 28, 2016
A man was arrested in connection with a Wednesday morning fire at an east valley group home that left a woman in critical condition, according to ...
Shot fired during robbery of convenience store
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Metro Police are looking for three men who robbed a convenience store Tuesday night and later got away from officers during a brief ...
Henderson Police search for suspect in store robbery
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Henderson Police say they are searching for a man who acted like he was buying beer and cigarettes before pulling a gun Monday night and ...
Woman found dead in ransacked home remembered as 'exceptional musician' and 'beautiful soul'
Saturday, July 23, 2016
A renowned symphony viola player, Mary Margaret Trimble honed her stringed-instrument abilities in the '70s alongside the likes of Las Vegas regulars Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. Her body was discovered on a bed in her home by a cleaning crew Wednesday morning ...
Three sought in robbery of jewelry store at outlet mall
Friday, July 22, 2016
Three hooded and armed men are being sought by Metro Police in connection to a jewelry store robbery Thursday night at the Las Vegas North Premium Outlets ...
Man, 30, faces murder counts in 2 separate shootings
Friday, July 22, 2016
A 30-year-old man is facing murder counts in the deaths of a man found last year along a Las Vegas freeway and a woman gunned down on her porch in ...