🚓 CAREER DAY! 🚁
Students at James E & A Rae Smalley Elementary School had an exciting and hands-on Career Day today with the LVMPD!
Our officers and specialized units gave students an up-close look at some of the many ways we serve the community. Kids enjoyed drone demonstrations and even caught a flyover from our Air Unit, learned about Search & Rescue operations, sat on a real LVMPD Traffic motorcycle and inside a Cybertruck, and explored one of our SWAT BearCats.
We hope everyone had a fun day!
💙Marc Kahre Honor Day 2026 💙
Today, Marc Kahre Elementary School proudly celebrated their annual Marc Kahre Honor Day, a heartfelt tribute to LVMPD Officer Marc Kahre, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on October 11, 1988, at just 34 years old.
Students were treated to a parade featuring various LVMPD units and agency partners. They also got to witness a flyover and K9 demonstration from LVMPD Air Support and K9 units. Three LVMPD officers also received Kahre Distinguished Officer Awards for their commitment to the community.
What an amazing event to honor Officer Marc Kahre and other fallen officers!
Recently, students and families from The Meadows Beginning School came together for a special community service project, stuffing nearly 100 teddy bears to donate to first responders.
Today, officers from @lvmpdsac picked up the bears and will be distributing them to children they encounter during calls for service, offering comfort during difficult or stressful moments.
This meaningful project not only encourages kindness and giving back, but it also helps introduce young students to police officers in a positive way, planting early seeds of trust, communication, and community connection.
Thank you to the students, families, and staff for your thoughtful support of our community!
ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME ARREST!
On March 28, 2026, LVMPD Organized Retail Crime (ORC) detectives launched an operation targeting individuals stealing high-value merchandise from retail stores. Detectives identified 49-year-old Roberto Fuentes, who was purchasing stolen items and reselling them online.
On May 7, 2026, detectives served a search warrant at Fuentes’ residence. Inside, they recovered more than 900 stolen items, including jewelry, watches, tools, handbags, clothing, sunglasses, cosmetics, alcohol, and toys. The total recovered merchandise was valued at over $418,000, with assistance from loss prevention partners with the Nevada Organized Retail Crime Association.
Fuentes was arrested booked into CCDC on charges including participation in an organized retail crime theft ring involving more than $10,000 and possession/receipt of stolen property over $100,000.
If you have information related to this case, contact LVMPD ORC detectives at 702-828-3591 or [email protected]. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Nevada at 702-385-5555 or .
🚨REMINDER🚨
TRAFFIC ALERT: EDC “World Party Parade”
Las Vegas! The EDC World Party Parade is taking over the Strip on May 14th. Expect road closures and plan ahead.
🕕 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM (times tentative): Las Vegas Blvd (both directions) closed between Genting Blvd & Sahara Ave
🕡 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Sahara Ave & Las Vegas Blvd closed in ALL directions
Use alternate routes, expect delays, and allow extra travel time. Heading to the parade? Arrive early and stay safe!
TRAFFIC FATALITY REPORT!
Two lives were lost on our roadways this week.
Two people who should still be here. Two families now facing unimaginable grief. Two tragedies that serve as a painful reminder that reckless, impaired, distracted, or careless driving can have irreversible consequences.
No destination is worth a life. Slow down. Stay focused. Follow traffic laws. Make responsible choices behind the wheel.
As National Corrections Officer Week comes to a close, we want to thank the dedicated men and women of our Detention Services Division for their hard work, professionalism, and commitment to keeping our community safe every day.
Yesterday, Sheriff Kevin McMahill, Undersheriff Andy Walsh, and members of the Executive Staff stopped by the Clark County Detention Center to personally celebrate and recognize our Corrections Officers and civilian employees for all they do behind the scenes.
Your service, resilience, and dedication do not go unnoticed! Thank you for everything you do for our community and the LVMPD💙
🚨Detectives Need Your Help🚨
LVMPD detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying a victim struck during an illegal street takeover.
📍Location: Mount Hood St. and Ann Rd.
Event Date: April 25, 2026
At approximately 3:00 a.m., patrol officers and the Air Unit responded to reports of illegal street driving. The Air Unit observed a blue Ford pickup truck performing illegal driving maneuvers in the intersection. When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, it fled at a high rate of speed and was not pursued. The suspect was later identified, arrested, and booked into CCDC.
Detectives later located a social media video showing the truck striking a bystander standing in the intersection before officers arrived. Investigators are asking the individual struck, or anyone who can help identify them, to contact LVMPD.
📞If you have any information that could help locate this bystander, please contact police immediately at 702-828-3595, or Crime Stoppers of Nevada, Inc. at 702-385-5555.
Event: LLV260400096275
LVMPD was proud to participate in the annual Ernest May Day celebration at Ernest May Elementary School, honoring Officer Ernest James May!
Students, staff, and community members enjoyed a first responder parade featuring LVMPD SWAT, K9, ARMOR, Traffic, patrol vehicles, helicopters, and various public safety partners.
The event served as a meaningful reminder of Officer May’s legacy, sacrifice, and the importance of community, safety, and service. On June 8, 1933, he was the first Las Vegas police officer to give his life in the line of duty. He was just 38 years old.
🚨LVMPD Violent Gun Crime Unit🚨
2026 VGCU Stats:
Cases - 82
Arrests made - 141
Firearms recovered - 116
On April 23, 2026, LVMPD received a report of a female who had been shot near Eastern Avenue and Charleston Boulevard. Patrol officers immediately responded to the scene.
Through the course of the investigation, detectives with the Violent Gun Crime Unit (VGCU) identified a 53-year-old male as the suspect. Following a brief standoff, the suspect was taken into custody with assistance from SWAT. Detectives also recovered three firearms from the suspect’s residence.
Event #: LLV260400091792
PINS & PROMOTIONS! 🏆
Earlier today, at LVMPD Headquarters, we celebrated our Pins & Promotions ceremony! Many department members were recognized for their dedicated years of service and well-deserved promotions.
Congratulations to all! We’re so proud of your commitment and service to our community.
DRONE SUCCESS STORY!
On April 11, 2026, LVMPD officers responded to a report of a male threatening another individual while armed with a firearm. Officers and a drone were quickly assigned to the call to help safely locate the suspect.
Before officers arrived, the suspect attempted to discard both his clothing and the firearm; however, the drone had already located him and guided officers directly to his location and the discarded firearm, leading to a safe resolution.
This is another great example of how technology helps officers respond quickly and safely in dangerous situations!
Event: LLV206400044319
