Nevada State Police
Coverage of Nevada State Police in the Nexus archive.
- Marine veteran Las Vegas officer killed in shooting; armed suspect also dead
A Las Vegas police officer who was a Marine veteran was killed during a confrontation with an armed suspect. The suspect was also killed, and another officer was wounded before succumbing to injuries at a hospital. The incident occurred near East Tropicana Avenue and an Interstate 11 underpass.
- Troopers use ‘boxing’ tactic to stop runaway electric vehicle on highway
Nevada State Police and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police coordinated a 'boxing' tactic to stop a runaway electric vehicle accelerating uncontrollably on the 215 Beltway. The vehicle, traveling up to 90 mph with non-responsive brakes, was brought to a controlled stop near Ann Road, resulting in no injuries. The driver was hospitalized as a precaution.
- Troopers use ‘boxing’ tactic to stop runaway electric vehicle on highway
Nevada State Police used a 'boxing' tactic to stop a runaway electric vehicle on the 215 Beltway in Las Vegas after it accelerated uncontrollably to 90 mph. The driver called 911, and troopers coordinated with agencies to clear traffic and bring the vehicle to a controlled stop with no injuries.
- Troopers use ‘boxing’ tactic to stop runaway electric vehicle on highway
Nevada State Police used a 'boxing' tactic to stop a runaway electric vehicle on the 215 Beltway in Las Vegas after it accelerated uncontrollably to 90 mph. The driver called 911, and troopers coordinated with other agencies to clear traffic and secure the vehicle, resulting in no injuries despite the driver being hospitalized as a precaution.