Here’s what Las Vegas police and other agencies have been dealing with on Thursday, Oct. 15. Every item below is confirmed by local news or an official source. We’ll update as more comes in.
SWAT standoff on South Nellis after knife attack
Around 6:25 a.m., police say a man attacked someone with a knife and then barricaded himself inside an apartment in the 3800 block of South Nellis Boulevard, between Desert Inn and Flamingo roads, near Twain. SWAT and crisis negotiators were headed to the scene late Thursday morning. Police have not said how badly the victim was hurt. No road closures were announced, but police asked people to avoid the area.
Update, 3:55 p.m.: As of the latest reports from FOX5, KTNV and News 3, police had not announced that the standoff was over or that anyone was arrested. No information has been released on the victim’s condition or on charges. We’ll update this when police share more.
Update, 7:55 p.m.: The standoff is over. Police said the man was in custody as of about 4 p.m. Thursday, after a standoff of nearly 10 hours, KTNV reported. Police have not released the victim’s condition or any charges.
Update, 5:55 p.m.: The standoff is over. Las Vegas police took the man into custody without incident after SWAT officers and crisis negotiators responded, News 3 reported. Police have not released the victim’s condition or any charges.
Arrest in Oct. 4 shooting on South Decatur
Las Vegas police arrested Levante Davidson, 32, on Wednesday on one count of open murder with a deadly weapon, according to a police release reported by the Review-Journal. The shooting happened just after 8:05 p.m. Oct. 4 near a business in the 300 block of South Decatur Boulevard, off Meadows Lane. The Clark County coroner identified the man who died as William Westry, 43. Davidson is due in court Friday.
About 700 pounds of suspected drugs found in traffic stop on U.S. 93
A Lincoln County deputy stopped a speeding pickup on U.S. Highway 93 near Ash Springs on Oct. 13. A K-9 alerted, and officers say they found 13 storage totes holding about 307 kilograms (677 pounds) of suspected meth and about 14 kilograms (30 pounds) of suspected fentanyl. The 26-year-old driver faces two federal drug-trafficking counts, each carrying a 10-year mandatory minimum if he’s convicted.
What it means for you
- Driving the east side? Give the Nellis and Twain area a wide berth until police clear the scene.
- See something? Call 911 for emergencies, or Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 to stay anonymous.
Sources
- News 3: Suspect barricaded after assault with knife
- KTNV: SWAT standoff in east Las Vegas
- Review-Journal: Suspect in fatal shooting arrested
- FOX5: 700 pounds of suspected fentanyl, meth
Everyone charged is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Written with AI help from the reports above.