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 traffic-related fatality in LVMPD’s jurisdiction in 2025 and remains under investigation.
Category: Crime & Safety
Honoring Officer Colton Pulsipher: LVMPD Community Drive Keeps Fallen Officer’s Legacy Alive
LVMPD’s Traffic Bureau launched its inaugural toy and canned food drive honoring fallen Officer Colton Pulsipher, uniting officers and the community to support local families through the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation.
LVMPD Welcomes 911 Professional Academy Class 04-2025 Graduates
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department welcomed graduates of 911 Professional Academy Class 04-2025 following completion of their initial emergency communications training.
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 an illegal street takeover event in the southwest valley.According to LVMPD, dispatchers received reports of a street takeover at about 12:18 a.m. on...
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 staff.
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.
Stockton Shooting Leaves Four Dead, Several Others Wounded at Weekend Family Gathering
Four people were killed and several others were wounded after gunfire erupted at a family gathering in Stockton, prompting a large-scale investigation.
Las Vegas Metro Highlights Community Outreach, Grand Prix Safety Efforts
LVMPD officers highlighted a week of community outreach, from securing the Las Vegas Grand Prix to supporting CCSD students and delivering Thanksgiving meals.
Las Vegas Fights Back Against Crime as Mixed Trends Shape City’s Public Safety Outlook
Las Vegas crime trends show violent crime dropping sharply while auto theft, scams, and juvenile violence rise. LVMPD expands tech and community-based policing.
Six Child Sex Predators Arrested in Multi-Agency ICAC Operation, LVMPD Says
Six men were arrested in a multi-agency ICAC undercover operation targeting child sex predators in North Las Vegas, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.









