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I-Team: Former court employee alleges workplace abuse by judge
NORTH LAS VEGAS -- A former court employee told the I-Team she was ordered by North Las Vegas Municipal Court Judge Catherine Ramsey to run personal errands for the judge while on the clock. The former employee met with the I-Team but didn't want her face to be shown on TV because she didn't want her future in the justice system to be impacted by the accusations she is leveling against the… → Read More
I-Team: Two-wheel theft high in the valley
LAS VEGAS -- Mopeds are increasing becoming the choice for cheap transportation in the Las Vegas Valley but in too many cases they're literally a steal. Las Vegas ranks near the top nationally for two-wheeled vehicle theft, and mopeds play a big part in those staggering statistics. While exploring the issues behind those numbers as part of its “Moped Madness” investigation, the I-Team visited… → Read More
I-Team: Report released on sex images found on mayor's iPad
North Las Vegas Police released the report regarding the alleged pornography found on Mayor John Lee's iPad. There is controversy over whether the mayor received special treatment in the handling o... → Read More
I-Team: Local government employee lots have of out-of-state plat
LAS VEGAS -- Dozens of employees who hold local government jobs in Southern Nevada claim to be out-of-state residents. To verify this, all one has to do is see all of the out-of-state license plates on cars in the employee parking lots of government buildings. The I-Team has been looking into this issue and asking local agencies tough questions about residency. On a blustery April day the I-Team… → Read More
I-Team: School administrators disciplined over 'booze cruise'
School administrators are being disciplined in the wake of what sources call a "booze cruise" in San Diego. → Read More
I-Team: Feds link filmmaker to suspected "spice" business
LAS VEGAS -- Federal authorities allege independent film producer Burton Ritchie ran a business that manufactured “spice” in Las Vegas, a story that sounds like a movie plot but is a real case. Ritchie hasn't been charged with a crime, but the I-Team learned the feds have already seized more than $1 million in assets they allege were proceeds from illegal spice production. An Oregon couple also… → Read More
I-Team: Tribal Police officer fired from NHP carries baggage
LAS VEGAS -- The Moapa Tribal Police Department has fewer than 10 people certified as peace officers by the state of Nevada, but has employed three officers in recent years who were either fired from other departments or resigned while under investigation. The current police chief didn't hire any of those three individuals, and two of them are no longer with the department. But the I-Team has… → Read More
I-Team: Moapa Tribal Police questioned over authority to cite I-
Although they wear badges, carry guns and patrol I-15 in Nevada, they don't work for Metro Police or Nevada Highway Patrol. → Read More
I-Team: U.S. vet haunted by memories of sea battle with Iran
The potential conflict off the coast of Yemen comes nearly 30 years after a major naval battle between the United States and Iran. “Operation Praying Mantis” remains the largest American naval enga... → Read More
I-Team: Historic ruling by federal judge in illegal betting case
LAS VEGAS -- A federal judge has ruled the FBI violated the rights of a Malaysian businessman accused of running an illegal World Cup soccer betting ring in Las Vegas. U.S. District Judge Andrew Gordon ordered much of the evidence against gambler Wei Seng "Paul" Phua be thrown out Friday. FBI agents posed as Internet repairmen in a ruse to get into Phua's Caesar's Palace suite. This case… → Read More
NLV Municipal Court voids its workers' union contracts
More than five dozen employees of the North Las Vegas Municipal Court received a letter from the court telling them the collective bargaining agreement they were working under was now "voided." The... → Read More
I-Team: Judge goes against Metro in body cam ruling
A federal judge Friday denied a bid by Metro Police to keep body camera video from being seen by the public in a court case. The I-Team, which broke the story Thursday, learned that Metro wanted fe... → Read More
I-Team: Metro asks judge to keep body camera video from public
Metro police are asking a federal judge to keep the public from ever seeing a body camera video recorded by an officer during a traffic stop. → Read More
I-Team: Police union boss addresses allegations of misspending
The embattled head of the state of Nevada's largest police union says he'll fight to stay on as leader of the group. On Thursday, Chris Collins addressed the accusations of misconduct from members ... → Read More
Lawmakers try to tighten 'classic' car requirements
The Nevada State Assembly is discussing a bill that puts requirements in place on “Classic” cars. → Read More
I-Team: Ex-school administrator pleads guilty to theft
A former Clark County School District administrator pleaded guilty to ---- Thursday morning in Clark County District Court after reaching a plea deal agreement for misuse of public money. → Read More
EXCLUSIVE: I-Team: Student fight turns into free-for-all
The 8 News NOW I-Team obtained exclusive video of a-free-for-all fight amongst teens. According to police, as many as 70 to 100 high school students were on hand when one fist fight turned into a c... → Read More
Former Judge Stephen Jones sentenced to 26 months
LAS VEGAS -- Former Clark County family court Judge Steven Jones was sentenced on a conspiracy charge in federal court Wednesday. Jones, who pleaded guilty in September 2014, was sentenced to 26 months in prison and ordered to pay restitution for his role in a decade-long investment scheme. The amount the Jones will have to pay will be calculated by the court. Jones, 57, of Henderson, Nev., who… → Read More
I-Team: Collector car owners experience daylight nightmare
A Washington couple says they were falsely arrested by the Nevada Highway Patrol for stealing a collector car they actually owned. → Read More
I-Team: Bill would end county handgun registration
Handgun registration in Clark Clark could become a thing of the past, thanks to an Assembly bill state lawmakers are considering. → Read More