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Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Yahoo
‘We were all devastated': North Las Vegas mom of 6 dies in crash
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The family of a woman who died in a North Las Vegas rollover crash continues to mourn her loss. Brittany Sanchez, 39, left behind six children when she died Feb. 24 after her car flipped over near Alexander Road and Simmons Street. PREVIOUS STORY: Woman killed in rollover crash in North Las Vegas 'We were all devastated. It was very devastating,' Tiffany Sanchez said of her sister's death. Tiffany remembered her little sister as someone who tried to provide the best life for her children, but a fatal car crash cut that life short. 'It's really hard because she had so much life to live, and she brought a lot of laughter to the house. She joked a lot. To think about her kids not having their mom,' Sanchez said. According to the North Las Vegas Police Department, Brittany was ejected from the vehicle, and a passenger in that car was taken to the hospital. Tiffany told 8 News Now she is taking care of her sister's children for the moment, but it has been far from easy. The children ask about their mom. 'She would make me laugh. She would play with us,' 8-year-old Nesta said of her mother. 8 News Now has requested a copy of the crash report from the North Las Vegas Police Department. In a release from NLVPD on the day of the crash, police said speed was a factor in the crash, which occurred when the vehicle traveled at a high rate of speed before it left the roadway and rolled over. Here's a link to a GoFundMe page for the family: Fundraiser by Tiffany Sanchez : Help us lay Brittany to rest Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
New officers sworn in to serve North Las Vegas, Clark County School District
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — New officers took their oaths Thursday, set to join two Las Vegas valley police departments. The North Las Vegas Police Department (NLVPD) and Clark County School District Police Department (CCSDPD) welcomed their newest recruiting class Thursday at CSN's Horn Theatre. More than a dozen new officers earned their badge and took the oath to protect and serve. 'It's really a huge accomplishment,' said Ucia Alfaro, a new NLVPD officer. 'We've been waiting for 6 months, you know. It's paid off. We're here.' 'A lot of us weren't sure if we were going to get here because of how tough it is, but we all pulled through, and we're here now,' said Ernest Campos, another new officer. 'After six months of excruciating work, it's great. It all paid off in the end. It was hard, but right now, standing here, it feels great.' Ucia Alfaro was the only woman in her recruiting class. An 11-year Army reservist serving the country, Alfaro will now serve her community. 'They tell me 'You're one of the boys now, ' so it's really nice to hear that from them,' said Alfaro. 'They definitely accepted me and invited me into their group.' The new recruits went through 24 weeks of training that they say pushed them to their limits physically and mentally, including training involving tasers and 'OC' or oleoresin capsicum, also known as pepper spray. 'I would rather get OC sprayed than get tasered again,' said Officer Campos. 'The taser really put me out. I was on the floor, and it hurt for a few days.' They also completed more than 1,000 hours of instruction in the basic knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a police officer, as well as advanced subjects such as tactics, use of firearms, and emergency vehicle operations. Officials say the recruits include Spanish speakers, veterans, and Las Vegas natives. Those recruits say they strive to reflect the community they serve and strengthen trust in law enforcement. 'I know a lot of us really want to change the way people see police officers,' said Campos. 'Give us a chance. Let us prove ourselves to you guys that we do mean to help people.' The newly minted police officers will go on to complete anywhere from 17 to 23 weeks of field training. The hiring process will begin again for NLVPD in September, with the academy beginning Oct. 6. More on that process is available on the Join NLVPD website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Yahoo
Woman killed in rollover crash in North Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A woman is dead and a man was injured after a rollover crash in North Las Vegas. On Monday around 4:30 p.m., police responded to the intersection of Simmons Street and Gilmore Avenue near Alexander Road after a report of a single-vehicle rollover crash. Police said a Ford Escape was traveling at a high rate of speed before it left the roadway and rolled over. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police said speed is a factor in the crash and impairment will be determined at a later date by the coroner's office. The intersection of Simmons Street and Gilmore was closed during the investigation, according to RTC Southern Nevada. Anyone who may have information about this crash is urged to contact the North Las Vegas Police Department by phone at 702-633-9111. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers of Nevada by phone at 702-385-5555, or online at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Yahoo
Police search for vehicle involved in deadly North Las Vegas hit-and-run crash
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Police are searching for a vehicle involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in North Las Vegas. Around 4 a.m., Saturday officers responded to a report of a crash near Lake Mead Boulevard and McCarran Street. When officers arrived they found a man lying in the road. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said a man was crossing Lake Mead Boulevard outside of a marked crosswalk when he was hit by a vehicle traveling at a suspected high rate of speed. The driver left the scene before officers arrived. Police said the vehicle involved is a tan or beige 1998–2002 Mercury Grand Marquis with a dark-colored landau roof. The vehicle is believed to have moderate front-end damage, particularly on the right front side, and is missing the passenger-side mirror, headlight and turn signal. The North Las Vegas Police Department is asking anyone who may have information about this crash to contact the NLVPD at 702-633-9111. Or to remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385 -5555. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
