David Charns
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Federal authorities arrested a man Tuesday in Mexico nearly two years after Las Vegas police accused him of killing his girlfriend, the 8 News Now Investigators have learned.
Las Vegas man accused of killing girlfriend arrested in Mexico after 2-year search: sources
Federal authorities arrested a man Tuesday in Mexico nearly two years after Las Vegas police accused him of killing his girlfriend, the 8 News Now Investigators have learned.
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April 16, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Federal authorities arrested a man Tuesday in Mexico nearly two years after Las Vegas police accused him of killing his girlfriend, the 8 News Now Investigators have learned.
A Las Vegas jury found the man accused of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur guilty Wednesday for a jail fight unrelated to the rap icon’s death. www.8newsnow.com/investigator...
Trial underway for Las Vegas jail fight involving Tupac murder suspect 'Keffe D'
A trial began Wednesday on charges connected to a jail fight involving the man accused of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur.
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April 10, 2025 at 6:48 AM
A Las Vegas jury found the man accused of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur guilty Wednesday for a jail fight unrelated to the rap icon’s death. www.8newsnow.com/investigator...
Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo wants tougher penalties for DUI drivers, including charging impaired drivers who kill another person with second-degree murder, he told 8 News Now on Monday.
Nevada Gov. Lombardo proposes murder charge for DUI with death: 'You made a decision'
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo wants tougher penalties for DUI drivers, including charging impaired drivers who kill another person with second-degree murder, he told …
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March 25, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo wants tougher penalties for DUI drivers, including charging impaired drivers who kill another person with second-degree murder, he told 8 News Now on Monday.
Two months into President Donald Trump’s second term, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot say how many undocumented immigrants it has arrested in southern Nevada.
ICE can't say how many it's arrested in southern Nevada
Two months into President Donald Trump’s second term, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot say how many undocumented immigrants it has arrested in southern Nevada.
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March 14, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Two months into President Donald Trump’s second term, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot say how many undocumented immigrants it has arrested in southern Nevada.
A 22-year-old convicted three times across Las Vegas for driving impaired was out of custody amid his fourth DUI arrest as prosecutors awaited his blood results — police then arrested him for his fifth DUI but this time, he is accused of killing a veteran.
Testing delays across Las Vegas blamed for repeat DUI driver's freedom before fatal crash, 5th DUI arrest
A 22-year-old convicted three times for driving impaired across Las Vegas was out of custody amid his fourth DUI arrest as prosecutors awaited his blood results — police then arrested him for…
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March 11, 2025 at 3:11 AM
A 22-year-old convicted three times across Las Vegas for driving impaired was out of custody amid his fourth DUI arrest as prosecutors awaited his blood results — police then arrested him for his fifth DUI but this time, he is accused of killing a veteran.
The repeat DUI driver in Las Vegas who hit and killed two Nevada State Police troopers investigating a second DUI driver repeatedly purchased bottles of alcohol and other drinks in the hours before the crash — no investigation into those sales nor a change in law has occurred in the 15 months since.
Nothing's changed since repeat DUI driver in Las Vegas killed 2 Nevada troopers investigating 2nd DUI driver: 'It's getting ridiculous'
The repeat DUI driver who hit and killed two Nevada State Police troopers investigating a second DUI driver repeatedly purchased bottles of alcohol and other drinks in the hours before the crash &#…
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March 1, 2025 at 4:27 AM
The repeat DUI driver in Las Vegas who hit and killed two Nevada State Police troopers investigating a second DUI driver repeatedly purchased bottles of alcohol and other drinks in the hours before the crash — no investigation into those sales nor a change in law has occurred in the 15 months since.
Social media posts mistakenly identified a law enforcement-themed Las Vegas ice cream truck as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicle, leading its owner to fear for his safety.
Las Vegas ice cream truck mistaken for ICE vehicle: 'I'm an ice cream man, that's it'
Social media posts mistakenly identified a law enforcement-themed Las Vegas ice cream truck as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicle, leading its owner to fear for his safety.
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January 28, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Social media posts mistakenly identified a law enforcement-themed Las Vegas ice cream truck as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicle, leading its owner to fear for his safety.
If Bowling for Soup’s “1985,” which came out in 2004, came out today, it would be about 2006.
January 13, 2025 at 1:40 AM
If Bowling for Soup’s “1985,” which came out in 2004, came out today, it would be about 2006.
Las Vegas Raiders player Charles Snowden thought he was in Florida and not Nevada when speaking with police officers arresting him on a DUI charge, according to video the 8 News Now Investigators obtained Wednesday.
Las Vegas Raider Charles Snowden thought he was in Florida during DUI arrest, videos show
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden thought he was in Florida and not Nevada when speaking with police officers arresting him on a DUI charge, according to video the 8 News Now Investig…
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January 9, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Las Vegas Raiders player Charles Snowden thought he was in Florida and not Nevada when speaking with police officers arresting him on a DUI charge, according to video the 8 News Now Investigators obtained Wednesday.
“This was not a terrorist attack, it was a wake up call,” a note found on a phone inside the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded on New Year’s Day outside the Las Vegas International Trump Hotel said, according to police.
'TIME TO WAKE UP!' Tesla Cybertruck driver left messages before Las Vegas bombing
“This was not a terrorist attack, it was a wake up call,” a note found on a phone inside the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded on New Year’s Day outside the Las Vegas International Trump Hotel said, a…
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January 4, 2025 at 6:25 AM
“This was not a terrorist attack, it was a wake up call,” a note found on a phone inside the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded on New Year’s Day outside the Las Vegas International Trump Hotel said, according to police.
Two parents and the Clark County School District have settled a lawsuit over an assignment where a 15-year-old was required to read an expletive-laced monologue that the school board deemed too obscene to read publicly at a meeting.
Settlement reached in Las Vegas lawsuit over 'pornographic' assignment deemed too profane for board meeting
Two parents and the Clark County School District have settled a lawsuit over an assignment where a 15-year-old was required to read an expletive-laced monologue that the school board deemed too obs…
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December 22, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Two parents and the Clark County School District have settled a lawsuit over an assignment where a 15-year-old was required to read an expletive-laced monologue that the school board deemed too obscene to read publicly at a meeting.
The Las Vegas valley man accused of killing his wife and stepson calmly tells police to arrest him, adding where officers will find their bodies, in video the 8 News Now Investigators obtained.
Man calmly admits to killing wife, stepson in Las Vegas valley home: 'You've got to arrest me'
The man accused of killing his wife and stepson calmly tells police to arrest him, adding where officers will find their bodies, in video the 8 News Now Investigators obtained.
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December 12, 2024 at 12:54 AM
The Las Vegas valley man accused of killing his wife and stepson calmly tells police to arrest him, adding where officers will find their bodies, in video the 8 News Now Investigators obtained.
A judge sentenced the man who attacked another Las Vegas judge earlier this year to at least 26 years in prison, saying the attack was an attack on the entire judiciary.
Man sentenced for attacking Las Vegas judge
A judge sentenced the man who attacked anoher Las Vegas judge earlier this year to at least 26 years in prison, saying the attack was an attack on the entire judiciary.
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December 10, 2024 at 9:30 PM
A judge sentenced the man who attacked another Las Vegas judge earlier this year to at least 26 years in prison, saying the attack was an attack on the entire judiciary.
A Las Vegas judge dismissed murder charges Monday against Margaret Rudin, the woman dubbed “The Black Widow” who a jury convicted of killing her husband more than two decades ago.
Las Vegas judge dismisses infamous 'Black Widow' murder case after 27 years
A Las Vegas judge dismissed murder charges Monday against Margaret Rudin, the woman dubbed “The Black Widow” who a jury convicted of killing her husband more than two decades ago.
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December 10, 2024 at 2:14 AM
A Las Vegas judge dismissed murder charges Monday against Margaret Rudin, the woman dubbed “The Black Widow” who a jury convicted of killing her husband more than two decades ago.
The woman accused of shooting and killing an Uber driver in a road rage incident on the Las Vegas Strip is also accused of waving a gun at a mother whom she cut in line at a restaurant, according to documents the 8 News Now Investigators obtained.
Road rage driver accused in deadly Las Vegas Strip shooting threatened woman with gun months earlier after cutting line: police
The woman accused of shooting and killing an Uber driver in a road rage incident on the Las Vegas Strip is also accused of waving a gun at a mother whom she cut in line at a restaurant, according t…
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December 4, 2024 at 2:36 AM
The woman accused of shooting and killing an Uber driver in a road rage incident on the Las Vegas Strip is also accused of waving a gun at a mother whom she cut in line at a restaurant, according to documents the 8 News Now Investigators obtained.
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A 911 caller told Las Vegas police a woman was beating a child in the middle of the street — 11 days later, police found one of her children dead in a dumpster, raising questions about possible missed opportunities for help.
Person called Las Vegas police on mom 11 days before child's murder
A 911 caller told police a woman was beating a child in the middle of a Las Vegas street — 11 days later, police found one of her children dead in a dumpster, raising questions about possible…
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November 28, 2024 at 2:17 AM
A 911 caller told Las Vegas police a woman was beating a child in the middle of the street — 11 days later, police found one of her children dead in a dumpster, raising questions about possible missed opportunities for help.
A 911 caller told Las Vegas police a woman was beating a child in the middle of the street — 11 days later, police found one of her children dead in a dumpster, raising questions about possible missed opportunities for help.
Person called Las Vegas police on mom 11 days before child's murder
A 911 caller told police a woman was beating a child in the middle of a Las Vegas street — 11 days later, police found one of her children dead in a dumpster, raising questions about possible…
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November 28, 2024 at 2:17 AM
A 911 caller told Las Vegas police a woman was beating a child in the middle of the street — 11 days later, police found one of her children dead in a dumpster, raising questions about possible missed opportunities for help.
Attendance for this year's Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix appears to be significantly lower than last year's 315,000 for 3 nights. Total attendance for 2 of 3 nights so far this year is 77,000, per source.
November 23, 2024 at 7:13 AM
Attendance for this year's Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix appears to be significantly lower than last year's 315,000 for 3 nights. Total attendance for 2 of 3 nights so far this year is 77,000, per source.
The man whom a Las Vegas police officer shot and killed had called 911 the night before to have authorities trespass the person who would later break into his home and confront him with a knife, prompting his death.
Man killed by Las Vegas police officer called 911 the night before: 'This person won't leave'
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The man whom a Las Vegas police officer shot and killed had called 911 the night before to have authorities trespass the person who would later break into his home and conf…
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November 22, 2024 at 3:25 AM
The man whom a Las Vegas police officer shot and killed had called 911 the night before to have authorities trespass the person who would later break into his home and confront him with a knife, prompting his death.
The Las Vegas Metro police officer who shot and killed a homeowner during a burglary call was at the same residence hours earlier for an incident involving the same people, the 8 News Now Investigators have learned.
Las Vegas police officer who killed 911 caller was at same home hours earlier
The Las Vegas Metro police officer who shot and killed a homeowner during a burglary call was at the same residence hours earlier for an incident involving the same people, the 8 News Now Investiga…
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November 19, 2024 at 9:03 PM
The Las Vegas Metro police officer who shot and killed a homeowner during a burglary call was at the same residence hours earlier for an incident involving the same people, the 8 News Now Investigators have learned.
The woman who broke into a home, prompting a Las Vegas police officer to kill the person who called 911, said she wanted police to shoot and kill her, according to documents 8 News Now first obtained Monday. www.8newsnow.com/investigator...
Las Vegas home invasion suspect wanted police to kill her before officer shot 911 caller: docs
A woman who broke into a home, later prompting a Las Vegas police officer to kill the person who called 911, said she wanted police to shoot and kill her, according to documents 8 News Now obtained…
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November 19, 2024 at 4:36 AM
The woman who broke into a home, prompting a Las Vegas police officer to kill the person who called 911, said she wanted police to shoot and kill her, according to documents 8 News Now first obtained Monday. www.8newsnow.com/investigator...
A professional race car driver is accused of advising partygoers in a Las Vegas Strip hotel room not to call security after an alleged attack involving an ex-congressional candidate that later claimed a man’s life, the victim’s mother alleges in a lawsuit.
Race car driver failed to help dying man in Las Vegas hotel room, lawsuit alleges
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A professional race car driver is accused of advising partygoers in a Las Vegas Strip hotel room not to call security after an attack that later claimed a man’s life,…
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November 17, 2024 at 11:58 PM
A professional race car driver is accused of advising partygoers in a Las Vegas Strip hotel room not to call security after an alleged attack involving an ex-congressional candidate that later claimed a man’s life, the victim’s mother alleges in a lawsuit.
The woman accused of causing a fatal crash in Las Vegas that killed two children was on probation and fleeing from police in a stolen car, according to documents the 8 News Now Investigators obtained.
Woman arrested for Las Vegas crash that killed 2 children was fleeing from police in stolen car while on probation
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The woman accused of causing a fatal crash that killed two children was on probation and fleeing from police in a stolen car, according to documents the 8 News Now Investig…
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November 14, 2024 at 9:06 PM
The woman accused of causing a fatal crash in Las Vegas that killed two children was on probation and fleeing from police in a stolen car, according to documents the 8 News Now Investigators obtained.