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Photos and audio by John Gurzinski

February 5, 2011 - 6:23 pm

A bullet fired from a Las Vegas police officer's handgun Jan. 12 glanced off the driver's side window of Leonard Greer car and burrowed nearly straight down into the driver's door of the Oldsmobile Bravada sport utility vehicle.
The 22-year-old was unscathed, if shaken, by the close call.
Greer apparently did nothing wrong and was not arrested. He was given a ticket for obstructing a police officer.

‘I am not safe at this prison’: Inmate killed after alleging dangerous conditions

By Estelle Atkinson / RJ

September 28, 2024 - 11:12 am

In the summer of 2023, an inmate at Ely State Prison filed a federal lawsuit alleging unsafe conditions inside prison walls. Two weeks later, he was killed.

Court documents detail 2021 FBI search of Michele Fiore’s home

By Katelyn Newberg / RJ

September 27, 2024 - 5:17 pm

Michele Fiore, the former Las Vegas councilwoman, is currently standing trial in federal court on wire fraud and conspiracy charges.

‘They don’t know the real story’: Accused in 1990 killing of FBI agent, Carlos Gurri maintains innocence

By Katelyn Newberg / RJ

September 28, 2024 - 8:12 am

After more than three decades in prison, Carlos Gurri was released from custody in June, and maintains he had nothing to do with a bank robbery that ended in the murder of a FBI agent.

Local high-profile donors testify in Michele Fiore’s federal wire fraud trial

By Katelyn Newberg / RJ

September 26, 2024 - 6:12 pm

Federal prosecutors called a series of witnesses to testify Thursday about donations in former Las Vegas Councilwoman Michele Fiore’s wire fraud trial.

Retired Las Vegas sergeant admits thefts from massage parlors, police say

By Noble Brigham / RJ

September 26, 2024 - 4:50 pm

Sean Lucero faces charges of theft and oppression under the color of office. Metro accused him of making ill-gotten cash deposits totaling $37,160.

Nevada high court orders dismissal of Chasing Horse sex abuse case

By Noble Brigham / RJ

September 27, 2024 - 7:25 pm

The Nevada Supreme Court has ordered the dismissal of a sex abuse indictment against Nathan Chasing Horse, while leaving open the possibility of charges being refiled.

Robert Telles reacts as his wife Mary Ann Ismael talks on the witness stand during the penalty ...

Prosecutors oppose Robert Telles’ hearing request following guilty verdict

By Katelyn Newberg / RJ

September 25, 2024 - 6:24 pm

Prosecutors filed a motion Wednesday opposing Robert Telles’ request for an evidentiary hearing to clarify statements jurors made in news reporters, after Telles was found guilty of murdering Review-Journal reporter Jeff German.

‘Sloppy but not criminal,’ says ex-councilwoman’s attorney as fraud trial opens

By Noble Brigham / RJ

September 25, 2024 - 3:56 pm

Prosecutors allege Michele Fiore raised tens of thousands of dollars for a statue of a fallen Metropolitan Police Department officer, but spent it on herself.

Motorcycle gang or ‘guys on bikes’?: Alleged Dirty Ones MC members appear in court

By Katelyn Newberg / RJ

September 25, 2024 - 1:05 pm

Five of the 11 alleged motorcycle gang members recently indicted on racketeering charges appeared in District Court on Wednesday.

Jury seated for Fiore wire fraud trial in Las Vegas

By Noble Brigham / RJ

September 24, 2024 - 5:42 pm

Prosecutors allege that Fiore raised tens of thousands of dollars for a statue of fallen Metropolitan Police Department officer Alyn Beck, but spent it on herself and her daughter’s wedding.