Darcy Spears
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Criminal charges refiled against former NSPCA president
The on-again, off-again criminal case is back on against the former president of the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. → Read More
Robert Telles claims he was framed, wants to represent himself in murder case
For the fourth time in five months, former public administrator Robert Telles is asking the court for a new lawyer in the murder trial of Las Vegas Review Journal investigative reporter Jeff German. → Read More
13 Investigates: What's really driving up catalytic converter theft in Las Vegas?
Catalytic converter theft continues to haunt car owners, costing thousands in repairs. What factors are driving up costs of the precious metals used to filter out pollutants? 13 Investigates. → Read More
SeaQuest hit with fine from feds for Animal Welfare Act violations
The trail of violations at SeaQuest in the Boulevard Mall is growing longer as the interactive animal attraction is in more trouble with the feds. → Read More
Attorney suspension adds twist to Las Vegas sex for rent case; trial delayed until spring
The case of a Las Vegas landlord who required his tenant to sign a sex contract is moving forward after the wheels of justice ground to a temporary halt. → Read More
Las Vegas could open its own animal shelter as leaders seek solutions to continuing crisis
The City of Las Vegas may break away from The Animal Foundation in 2025, opting to build and possibly run its own animal shelter. → Read More
Animals in Clark County being abandoned at record rates
Animal shelters and rescues typically see a wave of people giving up their pets during the holidays, but they say it's worse this year than ever. Dogs are being dumped on a near daily basis. → Read More
Price tag for battle over Badlands will top $100 million
Court rules that City of Las Vegas illegally took private land, owes developer Yohan Lowie $47.9 million for a 17-acre parcel at the corner of Rampart Blvd. and Alta Dr. → Read More
More than 170 dogs euthanized in Nye County cruelty case
13 Investigates what happened to the nearly 300 dogs seized in one of Nevada's largest-ever animal cruelty cases. → Read More
Family desperately looking for dog lost by online pet boarding service
With the holidays coming up, that means travel for many. But pets often stay behind. What you need to know before booking a sitter or boarder through online platforms → Read More
Las Vegas councilman confronted with demand for answers, accountability in Animal Foundation text scandal
After 13 Investigates exposed a series of secret text messages, a Las Vegas councilman is now the subject of an ethics probe and a target of angry constituents. → Read More
Curing confusion about fixing problem ballots
As election officials continue to count, they need to make sure all votes count. Problem ballots are being flagged, but when voters are notified, some are skeptical, thinking it's a scam. → Read More
Dogs rescued from Nye County cruelty case find forever home at Minnesota sanctuary
A positive outcome for two dogs rescued from the massive animal cruelty case in Nye County is a hopeful sign of things to come. → Read More
Former Animal Foundation executive says community, animals are paying the price for poor leadership
A former shelter executive says inexperienced leadership, too many animals and too few employees has contributed to an escalating crisis at The Animal Foundation. → Read More
Celebrity Chef Lorena Garcia discusses her passions and representing Latin culture
We go inside the Venetian for an intimate conversation with Chef Lorena Garcia of Chica about her passions and representing Latin culture. → Read More
13 Investigates: The Animal Foundation CEO bites back after City of Las Vegas finds contract violations
Amid an ongoing storm of criticism, The Animal Foundation is pushing back. CEO Hilarie Grey says concerns about animal welfare at the beleaguered shelter are "misplaced." → Read More
Former Animal Foundation COO says prior warnings of crisis at shelter fell on deaf ears
A 23-page report written by the former COO of the Animal Foundation detailed a toxic environment where animals and staff alike were, and are, suffering. → Read More
Roach infestation turns Chang's Hong Kong Cuisine into Dirty Dining three-peat offender
Cockroach infestation at Chang's Hong Kong Cuisine, plus Dragon Grille, E-Jo Korean restaurant, Santiago's Taco Shop and Birria Los Rojos 702 on Dirty Dining → Read More
D.A. explains why suspected murderer Rob Telles was freed from custody before arrest
Those watching the scene unfold say it seemed odd Telles was allowed to come home, especially because that led to a barricade situation just a few hours later when police tried to arrest him. → Read More
Tacos Mexico, Los Pioneros, Soda Bomb on Dirty Dining
Soda Bomb, Vega Tacos Mexico and Los Pioneros LV shut down for imminent health hazards on Dirty Dining. → Read More