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The Las Vegas groundbreaking ceremony of Brightline West is happening Monday morning, April 22. FOX5 confirmed with a Brightline representative that Secretary Pete Buttigieg will make remarks celebrating the groundbreaking. Brightline founder and chairman Wes Edens and federal, state, and local officials from California and Nevada also plan to be at the event.The ceremony will be held at the future Brightline West station site for the high-speed rail connecting Southern California and Nevada. The station is set to be located near Warm Springs and Las Vegas Boulevard. Officials say there will be a stop in Victorville with a final stop in Rancho Cucamonga. Its estimated completion date is the summer of 2028.

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A pickaxe wielding man was arrested early Sunday morning after a reported fight led to a barricade situation in North Las Vegas, police said. 51-year old Efrain Chavarin faces charges of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and obstructing an investigation. Officers responded to reports of a physical altercation between neighbors at the 1100 block of Stone River Dr. near Civic Center Dr. around 10 p.m. on Saturday. During the incident, one of the neighbors armed themselves with a pickaxe, according to the North Las Vegas Police Department (NLVPD). When responders arrived, the man armed with the pickaxe went back inside his residence and refused to come outside and speak with officers. Police said due to the prior physical altercation, the man arming themselves with a pickaxe, and now refusing to coming come outside; the NLVPD Detective Bureau and SWAT team responded to the scene. The man eventually came outside of their residence and was taken into custody by NLVPD around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 21.

One person was arrested on Saturday after waving a firearm at multiple vehicles in the northwest Las Vegas valley, police said. Officers responded to the area of Sahara and I-15 around 12 p.m. after reports of a vehicle seen brandishing a firearm at multiple other vehicles in various locations. Police said the vehicle failed to stop and engaged in a short chase. The 'pursuit intervention tactic' immobilized the vehicle to stop it from driving further. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police took the suspect into custody.

Las Vegas police are investigating a crash that killed at least two people in the east valley on Wednesday night. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the crash happened on Boulder Highway, south of Dalhart Street around 7:37 p.m. Police determined that a 2014 KIA Rio was traveling northbound on Boulder Highway at a high speed, while several pedestrians were waiting for a bus at a nearby RTC shelter. The crash occurred when the KIA left the roadway and struck several fixed objects that it carried into the shelter, striking several pedestrians and projecting them onto the roadway. Three pedestrians were transported to UMC Trauma Center by ambulance for injuries they sustained from the crash. One sustained life-threatening injuries, and the other two sustained serious injuries. Two additional pedestrians – identified as a 42-year-old man and a 14-year-old teen – were pronounced dead at the scene.The driver of the KIA – identified as 64-year-old Cynthia Phelps – displayed signs of impairment following the crash, and was taken into custody on DUI-related charges. Police say she was also treated for minor injuries. “The pedestrian deaths marked the 49th and 50th traffic-related fatalities in the LVMPD’s jurisdiction for 2024,” LVMPD noted in a release. “This case remains under investigation by the LVMPD’s Collision Investigation Section.”

The suspect in a mutli-day barricade in Henderson was ultimately found dead, according to Henderson Police. The barricade began Friday afternoon in a residence in the 200 block of Callen Falls Avenue, near Galleria and Water Street. On Saturday afternoon, HPD advised that the barricade was still ongoing, in a video posted to social media. HPD Sgt. Daniel Medrano said officers were involved in a shooting at about 8:45 a.m. Saturday morning with the suspect; however, no officers or the suspect were hurt.On Sunday morning, HPD said the suspect was located deceased and police were reopening roads in the area. “I feel like they’re doing the best they can right now because of what this individual has, long-range rifles, and they don’t want to see him use them to hurt anybody or kill anybody who is innocent here,” said a neighbor Saturday. The Red Cross of Southern Nevada was also assisting 20 residents displaced from six units in the complex that sustained damage during the police response. Police said they would release more information on the barricade in the coming days.

a wanted suspect who was barricaded Thursday afternoon near I-15 and Sahara Avenue has been taken into custody. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said a heavy police presence could be seen in the 2700 block of Wyandotte Street since 9:42 a.m. SWAT and the Crisis Negotiation Team also responded. At 3:21 p.m., police confirmed that the suspect has been taken into custody without incident. 3:25 p.m - Las Vegas police said the suspect has been taken into custody without incident. 1:30 p.m. - Las Vegas police are asking the public to avoid the area while they respond to a barricade situation. According to police, the incident started at 9:42 a.m. in the 2700 block of Wyandotte Street.Police said they received a call involving a wanted suspect. SWAT and CNT units are responding to the scene. No further details were immediately available. However, law enforcement is asking the public to avoid the area and find other routes.

A tragic incident unfolded in the west Las Vegas valley on Tuesday night, resulting in the loss of a teenager's life due to gun violence. At approximately 9:22 p.m., the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department received multiple distress calls regarding a person who had been shot in the 2100 block of Club Pacific Way, near the intersection of Lake Mead and Buffalo. Responding officers discovered the teenager with several gunshot wounds, prompting an urgent request for medical assistance. Reports indicate that the victim had been involved in a confrontation with multiple individuals before being shot. The perpetrators fled the scene before law enforcement arrived. Despite efforts to save him, the teenager succumbed to his injuries after being transported to University Medical Center. The identity of the victim will be disclosed by the Clark County Coroner's Office once his next of kin has been notified. Homicide detectives have assumed control of the investigation, which remains ongoing. Fortunately, authorities have assured the public that there is no immediate threat to safety. Initial reports from LVMPD mistakenly identified the victim as an adult male, but subsequent updates clarified that he was, in fact, a teenager. The incident serves as a somber reminder of the ongoing challenges surrounding gun violence in our communities.

A police investigation has led to a lockdown at Cimarron-Memorial High School in Las Vegas Wednesday morning. The Clark County School District said in an email that its police department is "looking into rumors and the school was placed on lockdown out of an abundance of caution. Students are safe in their classroom." As of 11:30 a.m., the school was placed on a soft lockdown and police did not find a weapon. Principal Colin McNaught told families in a message that CCSD Police were conducting an investigation, and more updates would be provided once there's more information. Cimarron-Memorial High School is located near Buffalo Drive and Lake Mead Boulevard in the west valley. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said they were assisting but referred further questions to the school district's police department. A lockdown at a Las Vegas-area high school has been lifted after reports of a weapon on campus were unfounded. According to Clark County School District, the school was placed under lockdown out of an abundance of caution while police investigate “rumors.” A CCSD spokesperson said it was rumored that there was a weapon on campus, but no weapon was found. A CCSD spokesperson said class would resume as normal for the rest of the day. The following letter was sent to families from Principal Colin McNaught. This is an update from Cimarron-Memorial High School Principal Colin McNaught regarding the lockdown. CCSD Police have moved us to a soft lockdown after investigating a rumor of a weapon on campus. Police investigated and no weapon was located. There were no threats to the school or students. As soon as the soft lockdown is lifted by CCSD Police, I will communicate the plan for the remainder of the school day. Please take this opportunity to discuss school safety with your student. If they ever face a situation where they are unsure whether or not to share information with an adult, please remind them to never hesitate to report anything that may be a safety issue. Students and parents can also make reports through the SafeVoice reporting system by calling 1-833-216-SAFE(7233), through the website at safevoicenv.org or through the free downloadable phone app. If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please call our school at (702) 799-4400. Thank you. Colin McNaught, Principal

A woman attempting to move her broken-down car on a northwest Las Vegas road was struck and killed by another vehicle, according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police. The collision was reported around 6:47 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Ann Road and Tropic Mist Street, just east of Jones Boulevard, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said in a statement. Investigators believe a white Kia Soul was disabled on the westbound side, and a woman was trying to move the car when a group stopped to help her. At some point, a 2012 Hyundai Veloster heading west on Ann crashed into the rear of the Kia and then the woman, running her over. Police say the woman, a 58-year-old Henderson resident, died at the scene. The driver of the Hyundai, identified as 29-year-old Cody Hill, showed signs of impairment, according to LVMPD. He failed field sobriety tests and was taken into custody. Jail records indicate Hill is facing a charge of DUI resulting in death, a felony, along with two misdemeanor counts. His first court appearance is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.

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According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, several emergency vehicles rushed to a business near Pavilion Center Drive and Charleston Boulevard around 10:04 a.m. Witnesses in the vicinity informed FOX5 that gunfire erupted inside City National Bank at 10801 W Charleston Boulevard. Subsequently, the police clarified that the shooting took place within a law office situated in the bank's building. The incident resulted in the deaths of two victims and the suspected shooter during Monday morning's tragedy in Summerlin. Law enforcement officials revealed that the victims, a man and a woman, were identified, although their relationship to each other and the assailant remains uncertain at this time. Furthermore, the police confirmed that the suspect did not succumb to police intervention, and it is suspected that he may have taken his own life. Initially described as a "dynamic event" by the police, multiple LVMPD emergency vehicles responded promptly. However, during a subsequent press briefing, law enforcement assured the public that there is no ongoing threat to the community. By 1:00 p.m., the building had been completely evacuated, with nearby schools briefly placed on soft lockdowns, which have since been lifted. Local businesses reported no lockdown orders from the police. Paris Werly, a friend of an office employee, recounted reaching out to staff upon hearing about the shooting. She expressed relief upon learning that they were unharmed, hiding on the third floor while the shooting occurred on the fifth floor. Another witness, Benjamin Lieff, shared his experience of being under lockdown at a nearby WeWork location until authorities allowed them to leave. Lieff described the scene, noting the arrival of numerous police vehicles and the presence of heavily armed personnel, indicating the severity of the situation. The closure of Pavilion Center Drive south of Charleston remained in effect, although Charleston Boulevard had reopened in both directions, according to Metro. Individuals with information pertinent to the shooting were advised against calling 911 and instead urged to contact (702) 455-AIDE (2433). Additional details emerged regarding the tragic event: the shooting reportedly occurred during a deposition, resulting in the deaths of two individuals before the shooter took his own life. Identified as attorney Joe Houston, the gunman allegedly targeted his former daughter-in-law, Ashley Prince, and her new husband, attorney Dennis Prince, during the incident. Sources revealed that Joe Houston was representing his son, Dylan Houston, in child custody proceedings against Ashley Prince, who was represented by her new spouse, Dennis Prince. The deposition involved the custody dispute between Ashley and Dylan Houston, who share two young children. Joe Houston purportedly shot Ashley and Dennis Prince before ending his own life. It was also disclosed that the deceased couple had recently welcomed a newborn, their only child together. The Vegas Golden Knights issued a statement expressing condolences to the victims and gratitude to first responders, as the shooting occurred near their practice facility. Channel 13 provided ongoing updates on the developing situation throughout the day, including statements from officials, interviews with witnesses, and reports from the scene.

**Authorities Barricade Suspect, Blocking Area of Warm Springs** Las Vegas, Nevada - Authorities have initiated a barricade situation in response to a suspect involved in a domestic violence incident, as reported by the Las Vegas Metro Police Department. The incident, which unfolded in the vicinity of Warm Springs, has prompted the closure of streets between Rainbow and Torrey Pines, while law enforcement, including the SWAT team, is deployed to manage the situation. While details remain limited, Las Vegas police and SWAT teams swiftly responded to the unfolding crisis in the southwest Las Vegas valley. The barricade, which began Sunday afternoon near Warm Springs Road and Torrey Pines Drive, has led to a significant police presence in the area. The barricade is believed to be connected to a domestic violence incident, according to information released by the authorities. As a precautionary measure, the Las Vegas Metro Police Department has cordoned off the affected area, with road closures implemented to ensure public safety. Warm Springs Road is currently closed in both directions from Torrey Pines Drive to Rainbow Boulevard, causing disruptions to traffic flow in the surrounding areas. The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Southern Nevada has issued alerts regarding the closures, advising commuters to seek alternate routes until further notice. The unfolding situation underscores the critical response of law enforcement agencies to potential threats to public safety. With the cooperation of the community and the swift action of authorities, efforts are underway to bring the situation under control and ensure the safety of residents in the affected area. As the situation develops, authorities urge residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement instructions. Further updates will be provided as information becomes available. For residents seeking assistance or information regarding the ongoing situation, authorities advise contacting the Las Vegas Metro Police Department or monitoring official channels for updates.

Firefighters and police rushed to a downtown Las Vegas fire Friday afternoon, reported at 1215 S. Las Vegas Boulevard, just south of Charleston Boulevard. The vicinity, nestled near the Arts District, comprises various accommodations like hotels, motels, apartments, and chapels. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police confirmed their response to a barricaded individual in the area, prompting multiple closures. Despite police efforts, the individual remained non-compliant, necessitating SWAT team intervention. LVMPD linked the barricade incident directly to the ongoing fire investigation. While FOX5 has sought additional details from Las Vegas Fire and Rescue, no response has been received thus far. LVMPD advised steering clear of the area due to the active police presence. Shortly after 3 p.m., LVMPD disclosed via social media that a working K9 had sustained severe injuries during the response to the barricade. The injured K9 was swiftly transported by air to a local animal hospital. During a subsequent media briefing, police revealed that the barricaded individual had ignited a small fire within their apartment. Upon SWAT's arrival, the suspect emerged armed with a knife. Law enforcement utilized various non-lethal methods to apprehend the suspect, including deploying K9 Enzo, who unfortunately suffered a stabbing. The suspect was subsequently taken into custody and transported to a nearby medical facility.

Las Vegas police are investigating after two people were injured in a Monday evening shooting. According to a report from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to the 4000 block of Escondido St. at approximately 5:15 p.m. Officers found two victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.The two were taken to a nearby hospital and their condition is unknown. Police said they have no information about a suspect or a motive. Detectives are on the scene and an investigation is ongoing

A Las Vegas patrol vehicle was involved in a three-vehicle crash on Monday night that left two people injured. According to a report from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to a report of a crash near the intersection of Desert Inn and Paradise just before 8 p.m. Police said that a marked patrol vehicle was heading north on Paradise when a white sedan failed to yield to a traffic control device, striking the patrol vehicle. This crash resulted in a third vehicle being struck. An officer was taken to a nearby hospital out of precaution. The officer is listed in stable condition and expected to make a full recovery. The driver of the white sedan was also transported to a hospital and is listed in stable condition. There were no injuries to the driver of the third vehicle. The intersection is closed at this time. Impairment is not considered to be a factor in this incident, police said. LVMPD traffic officers have responded and are conducting the investigation.

**YouTuber "Chille" Denied Bail Amid Appeals Process for Harassment Conviction** In a recent legal development, Jose "Chille" Decastro, a well-known YouTuber, faced a setback in his ongoing legal battle after being found guilty of obstruction and resisting arrest stemming from an incident involving a police officer. Decastro, who has amassed a significant online following for his content, including provocative videos and controversial stunts, was convicted following a trial that garnered widespread attention. The charges stemmed from an altercation with a police officer that occurred last year, which was documented and shared widely on social media platforms. During a hearing regarding his appeal, Decastro's legal team sought bail pending the outcome of the appeals process. However, their motion was denied by the court, indicating concerns over the severity of the charges and the potential risk posed by Decastro's behavior if released. The denial of bail represents a significant blow to Decastro's efforts to secure temporary freedom while his legal team continues to challenge the conviction. Despite the setback, Decastro maintains his innocence and has vowed to continue fighting to clear his name. The case has reignited discussions about the responsibilities of influencers and the consequences of their actions, particularly when their behavior crosses legal boundaries. With Decastro's appeal process ongoing, the outcome remains uncertain, leaving his future and reputation hanging in the balance.

**Title: First Amendment Auditor "Chili" DeCastro Arrested During Police Filming, Sentenced to Jail** In a recent development in the realm of First Amendment auditing, popular YouTuber Jose "Chili" DeCastro, known for his channel "Delete Lawz," with a substantial subscriber base of 550,000, found himself in legal hot water after an encounter with law enforcement. The incident, which occurred in 2022, involved DeCastro filming a police officer conducting a routine traffic stop. A staunch advocate for constitutional rights, DeCastro is well-known in online circles for his activities as a First Amendment auditor, often filming law enforcement officers in the line of duty. However, this particular encounter took a turn for the worse when DeCastro approached the officer and began recording. Subsequently, he was arrested on charges of obstructing an officer and resisting arrest. Despite his claims of exercising his First Amendment rights, the legal ramifications proved severe. Following a trial, DeCastro was convicted on all charges. The court sentenced him to the maximum penalty of six months in jail, sending shockwaves through his online community and sparking debates about the limits of citizen journalism and the boundaries of First Amendment rights. DeCastro's case has reignited discussions surrounding the rights of individuals to film law enforcement and the responsibilities that come with exercising those rights. While First Amendment auditing serves as a means of holding authorities accountable, the incident underscores the complex legal landscape surrounding such activities. As DeCastro begins his sentence, his supporters rally behind him, citing his dedication to transparency and accountability in law enforcement interactions. Meanwhile, critics argue that his actions crossed the line, leading to a confrontation that could have been avoided. In the digital age, where citizen journalism plays an increasingly significant role in shaping public discourse, the case of Jose "Chili" DeCastro serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges and consequences that accompany the exercise of First Amendment rights in the modern era.