LVMPD

Today, we remember Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Officer Clark Wooldridge who lost his life on August 14, 1979. We are thinking of his family and friends. His sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer Wooldridge was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a report of a fight caused by a traffic crash. During the response his patrol car collided with another vehicle, overturned, and became engulfed in flames. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries two days later. Officer Wooldridge was 22.

Assistant Sheriff Jamie Prosser discusses officer-involved shooting #8 which occurred on Aug. 8, 2024

Media Briefing: Officer Involved Shooting #8 for 2024 Assistant Sheriff Jamie Prosser discusses officer-involved shooting #8 which occurred on Aug. 8, 2024

KEEPING YOU SAFE ON THE ROADS:

Over the weekend, officers from LVMPD Spring Valley Area Command and LVMPD Southeast Area Command conducted focused DUI enforcement. The officers in this DUI Blitz were from a recent Traffic Safety Officer (TSO) class, which equips officers with additional training to spot and get impaired drivers off the roads.

According to LVMPD Traffic:
🚨 70 Traffic Stops
🚓 30 Citations
➡️ 9 DUI arrests

Today we pause and honor LVMPD Ofc. Philip Closi.

He was known as a dedicated family man whose life reminded fellow officers that their families come first. Closi died from complications of COVID-19 on August 11, 2021.

Earlier today, LVMPD welcomed 37 new police officers, Class 01-2024. Congratulations to the latest members of the force, and thank you for choosing to protect and serve our community!

Check out these pictures from Saturday, when our officers attended Joy Prom Las Vegas held at the M Resort Spa Casino! We were thrilled to es**rt guests on the red carpet and share laughs and hugs. We love this event and we are glad everyone had a great time!

About JOY Prom: JOY PROM Las Vegas is a full-scale, prom for teenagers and adult individuals with cognitive and physical impairments, where the Las Vegas community unites to celebrate every guest.
Guests are hosted complimentary and enjoy the evening alongside their peers in a safe, protected, and exciting environment. The JOY PROM Las Vegas experience empowers guests to be confident, builds self-esteem, inspires friendships, and fosters inclusion among all in attendance.

Over the course of two weeks, investigators have exhausted all leads related to this case in the search of the individual(s) responsible for this crime. Detectives are still seeking surveillance footage or any information regarding the incident.

We ask that any businesses in the area who have not been contacted by law enforcement to please review their surveillance system. Detectives believe that the individual(s) involved abandoned a black tote to the rear of a grocery store near East Katie Avenue and South Maryland Parkway in the days leading to the incident.

We urge anyone with any information about this incident to contact the LVMPD Animal Cruelty Detail by phone at 702-828-3364. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers of Nevada, Inc. by phone at 702-385-5555, or visit www.crimestoppersofnv.com.

Original Info:
On July 26, 2024, at approximately 12:50 a.m., LVMPD officers responded to the 1100 block of East Twain Avenue regarding an animal complaint. Responding officers contacted a citizen who found an abandoned dog inside a plastic tote bin behind a business. The dog appeared to be in medical distress and was transported to a local animal hospital where it later died.

The investigation is led by the LVMPD Animal Cruelty Detail in conjunction with the Clark County Animal Protection Services and community partners. The LVMPD’s Animal Cruelty Detail conducts investigations into the abuse and mistreatment of animals. This dedicated section works tirelessly with community partners to ensure that animals around the valley are protected.

Event: LLV240700097729

First Tuesday!

We can't wait to see you at one of our First Tuesday meetings held tomorrow! Make a plan to attend and meet the officers who serve your neighborhood!

LVMPD Bolden Area Command, 5:30 p.m.
Back to School Safety
1851 Stella Lake St.

LVMPD Downtown Area Command, 6:00 p.m.
Facts about Fentanyl
621 N. 9th St.

LVMPD Enterprise Area Command, 6:00 p.m.
Water fun party with officers
Exploration Peak Park
9700 S. Buffalo Drive

LVMPD Northeast Area Command, 5:00 p.m.
Combating Hate Crimes
3750 Cecile Ave.

LVMPD Northwest Area Command, 5:00 p.m.
K9 Unit
9850 W. Cheyenne Ave.

LVMPD Southeast Area Command, 5:00 p.m.
ARMOR presents robots in crimefighting
3675 E. Harmon Ave.

LVMPD South Central Area Command, 10:00 a.m.
Signs of Hope: Sexual Assault information
4860 Las Vegas Blvd.

LVMPD Summerlin Area Command, 5:30 p.m.
Crime Scene Investigators
8445 Eldora Avenue

LVMPD Summerlin Area Command, 5:30 p.m.
Victim Advocacy
Startbright Theater
2215 Thomas W Ryan Blvd.

ENZO UPDATE!

LVMPD K9 Enzo is back on the job after the stabbing incident that nearly took his life. His partner reports that all his injuries from the incident on March 29 have healed. Since returning to work in mid-July, Enzo has already apprehended three suspects!

🎂 Enzo also turned 3 years old last Monday (July 29)! 🎂

We want to thank everyone from around the world who sent well wishes and love to Enzo. We've included a photo of Enzo's handler's desk, which was constantly filled with items that people sent. WOW!

Enzo has no lasting effects from the incident and is back out there protecting our community. 💙

Apply now to be an LVMPD Explorer!

We have an exciting opportunity for teens and young adults between 16 and 20 years old!

Learn the duties and procedures of LVMPD Officers and develop vital leadership skills, self-confidence, maturity, and discipline. Gain experience and exposure to conducting car stops, searching buildings, handcuffing suspects, performing patrol activities, using a firearm, and much more!
This is a volunteer position and is limited to the first 200 qualified applications.

We wanted to share a quick story of a recent LVMPD Explorer:

Vasilija Boskovic, was an LVMPD Explorers since her junior year of high school. Throughout her time in the program, Vasilija learned about the inner workings of law enforcement, thanks to the rigorous and engaging curriculum provided by our officers.

Explorer Boskovic's dream was to attend West Point Military Academy. She worked hard to achieve this goal, and with the support of the Explorer program, she succeeded. She left for West Point about two weeks ago. We wish her the best of luck!

Do you know someone ready for a life-changing opportunity?

Click the link to learn more and to apply! https://shorturl.at/TkK1h
Questions?
📧[email protected]
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Back to School!

Our officers have been busy preparing the community for the new school year! Thanks to the generous donations from businesses and individuals, the LVMPD Foundation helps our police officers distribute backpacks filled with supplies for students. This reduces stress on families and helps students focus on learning. Several events we've held included haircuts for students and extra resources!

Thanks to everyone who has supported us. We believe an educated community is a safer community!
Reminder: many Clark County Schools will return to session on August 12!

UPDATE: 2:40 p.m.: This morning at approximately 10:06 a.m., the LVMPD Air Unit was conducting a routine flight over the Southwest part of the valley. During the flight, the pilot and Tactical Flight Officer (TFO) heard the aircraft make a sound and felt vibration.

Out of the abundance of caution, the pilot landed the helicopter near West Pebble Road and South Arville Street. There were no additional passengers onboard and its occupants did not sustain any injuries.

The helicopter was towed back to LVMPD Air Support where aircraft mechanics will perform a thorough inspection. The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours but is now open.

UPDATE 1:39 p.m.: The roadway will be closed for a few hours. The helicopter will be loaded onto a flatbed trailer and towed back to the hanger. Again, no injuries to the officers, or citizens. No property damage.

Original post:
Around 10:00 a.m., our helicopter, , made a precautionary landing in the roadway on Pebble Road, west of Arville, in a residential area. Our officers on board the aircraft are ok. No injuries are reported. The roadway is shut down as we investigate. Please avoid the area.

GOOD TICKET!

This morning, we celebrated LVMPD Summerlin Area Command Officers Jeremy Robertson and Diana Wohlers during a ceremony at Resorts World Las Vegas.

Recently, these officers located a missing woman who needed urgent medical care. Officers Robertson and Wohlers found the confused and disoriented woman in a steep flood control area. The specific flood channel was not accessible by vehicle, but they needed to get the woman to medical attention. They devised a plan and used an ATV, purchased by the Howard Hughes Corporation and donated to LVMPD.

Their body camera video showed their concern and compassion for the woman in distress. Thanks to their actions, the woman was evaluated by medical personnel and returned safely home.

For their compassion during the incident and for quickly locating and saving the woman, Officers Robertson and Wohlers were awarded a Good Ticket.

This award provides them with a staycation package at Resorts World in partnership with the LVMPD Foundation.

JULY COMMENDATIONS!

This afternoon, we celebrated almost 60 officers for their outstanding actions and service to our community.

Among the honorees were the police officers who raced to help Officer Matthew Nardone on Feb. 2, 2024, after he’d been shot during an incident on US 95 and Charleston. Also, Officers Christopher Marcolini and Officers Carlos Silva (Officer Jesus Manzanedo was honored but unable to attend) for their efforts to save a woman from a burning apartment.

Undersheriff Walsh says these are just some examples of the excellent, life-saving work our officers do daily.

Congratulations to all of the honorees!

This morning, we pause to honor the life and dedicated service of LVMPD Lt. Erik Lloyd.

Lt. Lloyd passed away on July 29, 2020, due to complications from COVID-19. He served with incredible commitment for nearly 30 years, making a lasting impact on our community. His dedication and bravery will never be forgotten.

Erik Lloyd's legacy will live on in the hearts of those who knew him and in the community he so faithfully served.

Here is some really important road closure information that will impact anyone traveling I-15 in the resort corridor!

The closure begins Friday night and lasts until Monday morning.

CARING FOR THE COMMUNITY!

LVMPD Bolden Area Command Officer Jennifer Parker, alongside her dedicated squad, has worked tirelessly to build a bridge of unity and support between LVMPD and the children at a group home near Jones and Charleston. She's gotten to know each of the children on a first-name basis and she knows their individual circumstances.

Officer Parker and her squad (BA24) have gone above and beyond, using their own money to purchase properly fitting clothes and shoes, books, games, and indoor activities for the children.

Officer Parker also coordinated with Bolden Area Command's Community Oriented Policing section to secure additional items.

A special shoutout to Officer Conrad for donating a punching bag and stand, Sgt. Parker from LVMPD Convention Center Area Command for delivering the equipment, Officer Ottomanelli for securing a basketball and other toys, Omar Lopez for assisting with pizza donations, and Officer Johnson for providing brand new shoes.

This special showing of love brought joy and comfort to the children. We look forward to organizing more events like this soon with these kids who have already faced so much uncertainty.

Thank you to everyone involved for their incredible support and generosity.

Officer Parker says calls for services at the group facility have dropped significantly since this outpouring of love and community caring by our officers.

Great work, Officer Parker and team! 💙

Today, we remember LVMPD Search and Rescue Officer David VanBuskirk who died from injuries as a result of a fall while conducting a helicopter rescue of a stranded hiker on Mount Charleston. In July 2013, his last action was to secure the hiker to the helicopter’s hoist cable, saving the man’s life. Officer VanBuskirk was 36 years old.