Jake Monroe

Jake Monroe

Jake Monroe reports on crime, policing, and the courts for Las Vegas Newspaper. He provides timely coverage of incidents, affidavits, charging documents, and court rulings, with clear timelines and sourced details. Jake prioritizes accuracy, context, and community impact, following cases from arrest to verdict to help readers understand how justice unfolds in Clark County.

Motorcyclist killed in U-Haul crash at Blue Diamond Road
LVMPD investigators reported a fatal motorcycle collision involving a U-Haul truck at South Las Vegas Boulevard and Blue Diamond Road on Dec. 13, 2025, marking the 157th traffic-related fatality in 2025.

Motorcyclist Killed in Collision With U-Haul at South Las Vegas Boulevard and Blue Diamond Road

A 65-year-old motorcyclist was killed Saturday afternoon in a crash with a U-Haul truck at South Las Vegas Boulevard and Blue Diamond Road, LVMPD said. Police said the collision marked the 157th
LVMPD, Walker Furniture Kick Off 32nd Annual ‘Home for the Holidays’ Program
LVMPD Home for the Holidays officially kicked off this week as Walker Furniture launched its 32nd annual program to provide essential furniture to 30 Las Vegas families identified by Metro officers as needing support.

LVMPD, Walker Furniture Kick Off 32nd Annual ‘Home for the Holidays’ Program

LAS VEGAS (LVN) — Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers joined community partners Thursday to mark the start of Walker Furniture’s 32nd annual Home for the Holidays program, a long-running local initiative
Detectives Seek Community’s Help Identifying Male and Female in Connection to Shooting
LVMPD investigates fatal shooting linked to illegal street takeover on Patrick Lane.

Detectives Seek Help Identifying Two People in Fatal Shooting Linked to Illegal Street Takeover

LAS VEGAS (LVN) — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying two individuals who detectives believe were present during a shooting that later turned deadly near
LVMPD Honors 24 Officers With Unit Medal of Valor for Heroism During UNLV Shooting

LVMPD Honors 24 Officers With Unit Medal of Valor for Heroism During UNLV Shooting

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has awarded 24 officers the Medal of Valor for their actions during the UNLV shooting, recognizing their swift and courageous response that helped protect students and
Southern Nevada Traffic Enforcement Initiative
Law enforcement officials at a traffic enforcement announcement in Las Vegas.

Valley-Wide Traffic Enforcement Initiative Launches to Combat Rising Fatalities in Southern Nevada

Southern Nevada law enforcement agencies have launched a coordinated traffic enforcement initiative aimed at reducing roadway fatalities through increased patrols and targeted operations.
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