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Beaver Dam Fire Rescue teams were kept busy this week, responding to several serious incidents along Interstate 15 through the Virgin River Gorge. Emergency personnel handled three major calls in a short span, ranging from a semi-truck crash to a fatal accident and a fiery rollover involving critical injuries. On Tuesday morning, April 28, Beaver Dam Fire Rescue, along with the … [Read more...] about Beaver Dam crews respond to multiple serious incidents in Virgin River Gorge
Mesquite Police Department
City settles defamation, EEOC claims with former police chief
The first of several ongoing litigation proceedings involving former Mesquite Police Chief MaQuade Chesley, plaintiff in a defamation lawsuit against the city, has been settled. On April 14, 2026, the Mesquite City Council voted unanimously to approve a $1,425,000 settlement for MaQuade Chesley for the consolidated cases of A23-877738-B, A-25-91-7767-W and EEOC Charge No. … [Read more...] about City settles defamation, EEOC claims with former police chief
Mesquite City Council ratifies Fails as police chief
The Mesquite City Council members ratified Tracy Fails from interim police chief to Mesquite’s new chief of police by a four-member vote, with Pattie Gallo abstaining, at the Tuesday, Jan. 28 council meeting. The vote received cheers from the attendees. Before the vote was taken, many people spoke up in favor of ratifying Fails, saying his year as acting chief has helped to … [Read more...] about Mesquite City Council ratifies Fails as police chief
Mesquite Police Department warn of card skimmers
The Mesquite police issued a warning last week about card skimmers discovered at local gas stations, proof of fraud crimes. On Jan. 15, the Mesquite Police Department issued a warning on social media that two reports had been received regarding card skimmers found at two different gas station locations. They said at the time of the initial report that there was no … [Read more...] about Mesquite Police Department warn of card skimmers
Results of New Year’s DUI blitz released
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department released the results of the police blitz from New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in partnership with multiple agencies across the state, including local police for both Moapa Valley and Mesquite. The department announced via social media and local news media that it had completed 835 stops during the operation. Of those 835 traffic … [Read more...] about Results of New Year’s DUI blitz released
Giving kids a brighter Christmas
Local kids got a brighter Christmas because of the valleys’ Blue Angels. The law enforcement officers from Mesquite Police, Mohave and Clark County Sheriff’s Office and Las Vegas Metro Police Department took local kids from their area on a shopping spree to the Mesquite Walmart store on Dec. 18. This tradition was started over 20 years ago by the Mesquite Police Department, … [Read more...] about Giving kids a brighter Christmas
Authorities give directions on how to use roundabouts
With the recent increase of vehicle accidents and the death of an e-biker, authorities have provided some significant directives concerning the proper methods of traveling within a roundabout. “Basically, always drive to the right side of the island, stay in your lane, switch lanes only on a dotted line when safe to do so, with a proper signal,” Mesquite Police Department … [Read more...] about Authorities give directions on how to use roundabouts
Man arrested for ‘accidentally’ shooting friend
The Mesquite Police Department has confirmed a man has been arrested for allegedly shooting his friend in the chest. Mitchell W. Nieberger, 45, was arrested at 3:34 p.m. after the police responded to a 911 call where the person informed the dispatcher that he had “accidentally shot his friend.” The incident occurred at 443 Second South Street. Public Information Officer … [Read more...] about Man arrested for ‘accidentally’ shooting friend
MPD to participate in Joining Forces Program
The Mesquite Police Department announced its participation in the Joining Forces traffic safety campaign, which combines 37 law enforcement agencies across the State of Nevada focused on traffic safety awareness and enforcement. The campaign series will run from October 2025 through September 2026. “As an agency, we are committed to keeping Nevada’s roads safe for everyone,” … [Read more...] about MPD to participate in Joining Forces Program
Police arrest three after shots fired in Mesquite
One adult male and two juveniles were arrested after a shooting incident on Nov. 5 in Mesquite. At approximately 11:45 p.m., police received reports of gunshots near the 200 block of Riverside Road. Multiple reports were called in. After arriving on scene, officers heard additional gunshots coming from nearby apartments. Evidence of gunfire including shell casings and … [Read more...] about Police arrest three after shots fired in Mesquite