Las Vegas Crime News Roundup: M Casino Visitor Struck With Bat

• Gambling
• 03 December 2024

A woman sustained head injuries after being hit with a bat at M Resort Spa & Casino in Henderson, Nev., on Sunday. 

The unidentified victim was transported to a nearby hospital for urgent care, but there was no update on the severity of her injuries. 

The attack occurred in the parking lot of the gaming establishment just before 3 p.m. 

It is not clear whether Henderson police have identified a suspect. 

A news article stated that the attack occurred following a road rage episode. Another mentioned that the reason was theft. 

Hundreds Were Cited During DUI Operations 

Approximately 300 drivers were apprehended or given a ticket for DUI and various offenses over the weekend in Nevada. 

Nevada officials revealed:

• 540 vehicles were stopped
• 255 citations were issued
• Police made 32 DUI arrests
• There were 13 arrests for other charges

“Remember that one DUI arrest is potentially a life saved, and that life could’ve been your family or your friend,” Nevada State Police Major Kevin Honea said in a statement last week.

The special enforcement was carried out in tribute to Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Sergeant Michael Abbate and Trooper Alberto Felix. Authorities reported that both passed away from injuries caused by an impaired driver on I-15 in Las Vegas on Nov. 30, 2023. 

“I think it means a little bit to each and every one of us to keep their memory alive,” Honea said. “What we’re hammering home tonight is save a life for Felix and Abbate.”

Vegas Police Enhance Security for Shoppers 

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) will enhance its visibility as the holiday shopping season begins. 

The heightened enforcement started on Thanksgiving weekend and will persist through December, with officers patrolling shopping centers and other busy retail spots. According to police, additional officers will be patrolling places like Target, Walmart, and the Las Vegas North Premium Outlets. 

Certain officers will wear uniforms, while others will operate in plainclothes. Drones from LVMPD will additionally be employed in the enhanced patrol. 

“During the holidays, generally, from Thanksgiving to the end of the year, we see an influx in theft at retail markets,” LVMPD Captain Johnathan Riddle recently told Las Vegas TV station KTNV. “The mere presence of them being there — we expect that to push the criminals elsewhere off the property where there might traditionally be crimes of opportunity.”

Police suggested that shoppers can also take certain precautions. This involves putting bought items in a trunk or within the car so that they are hidden from view by onlookers. Another precaution is to drive home and empty the car between shopping trips. 

“Criminals are looking for an opportunity where someone is not paying attention, so just be paying attention,” Riddle said.