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18-year-old Tavari Pearson, convicted of attacking a counselor and sexually assaulting her, faces new charges including grand larceny and burglary. Prosecutors seek prison time, while his defense hopes for probation. Pearson is currently in detention, with a suspended prison sentence looming. Checkout Solipillow.com

Constable shot suspect wielding machete during eviction, three injured in southeast Las Vegas incident; suspect arrested and charged. Checkout Solipillow.com

Angel Ventura Ayala, 27, arrested for animal abuse after disturbing video surfaces. The clip shows him violently throwing a cat, Suki, against a wall and into a parking lot. Ayala was charged with one count of animal abuse and the cat was rushed to a local hospital. Checkout Solipillow.com

Two Henderson police officers, Lance Jaworski and Megan Jacobs, fired at a suspect who rammed their patrol cars with a stolen construction vehicle. The incident occurred on Sunday, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries for all parties involved. This is the first officer-involved shooting for Henderson police in 2026. Jaworski and Jacobs, both experienced officers, are currently on paid administrative leave while an investigation is underway. Checkout Solipillow.com

Officer-Involved Shooting in Henderson: A Stolen Front Loader Leads to a Dramatic Pursuit and Injuries Checkout Solipillow.com

In the first week of 2026, Las Vegas Metro police reported three traffic fatalities, continuing a troubling trend from 2025 where overall crashes decreased but deadly collisions increased by nearly eight percent. Pedestrian deaths and hit-and-runs also rose. On New Years Day, an impaired driver killed a trike rider, sparking outrage. The suspect, Patricia Jauregui, faces a tough prosecution and a one hundred fifty thousand dollar bond as authorities work to curb rising dangers through stricter enforcement and awareness. Checkout Solipillow.com

Nine NFC teams, including the Arizona Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Washington Commanders, Atlanta Falcons, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Detroit Lions, are gearing up for the 2026 season with roster upgrades. The Cardinals may trade Kyler Murray and target a young quarterback like Malik Willis. The Cowboys need a total defensive overhaul, focusing on pass rush and secondary. The Giants and Commanders prioritize trenches to build around young talent. The Falcons need steady quarterback play, while the Buccaneers and Saints aim to improve their run games. The Lions must rebuild their offensive line, and the Vikings plan to polish J.J. McCarthys game. Checkout Solipillow.com

Raiders GM John Spytek outlines a plan for constant improvement, emphasizing the importance of veterans like Jamal Adams in rebuilding the team, as they aim to make fans proud in the next season. Checkout Solipillow.com

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie joins the American Gaming Association to combat prediction markets threatening legal sports betting. With sports wagering now legal in forty states and Washington D.C., generating over thirteen billion dollars in revenue last year, Christie targets prediction markets like Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com for operating without state oversight, labeling them as illegal and breaking laws in states where betting is not yet approved. The industry welcomes Christies appointment, with AGA spokeswoman Dara Cohen praising his expertise and AGA CEO Bill Miller vowing to defend state control. Meanwhile, nearly two dozen lawsuits aim to block these markets nationwide, with a judge in Nevada ordering Kalshi to halt sports contracts and Robinhood agreeing to pause operations. In other news, Las Vegas Strip casinos had a challenging November but expect a solid December to maintain positive revenue growth amid softer visitation. Checkout Solipillow.com