1212-006 Stepped Up Enforcement for New Years Eve

CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS

POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE
 

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE, Joseph Chronister

SENDER: Officer Chrissie Coon 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12/31/12  

INCIDENT: Stepped-up Enforcement for New Years Eve 

NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV –The North Las Vegas Police Department wants everyone to have a safe New Years Eve celebration. We want to remind revelers that "What goes up, must come down" and to "Drive sober or get pulled over."

 

"What Goes Up, Must Come Down!"

Each year parts of North Las Vegas experience a high volume of celebratory gunfire during the holidays.  This year, the department will significantly increase enforcement of state and local gun and shooting laws.

The following laws and municipal codes apply:

- North Las Vegas Municipal Code (NLVMC) 9.32.110, Firing a weapon within city limits.

- NLVMC 9.36.120, Unlawful possession of pistol by user of narcotics, convicted felon, fugitive, drunkard, or non-naturalized citizen.

- Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 202.290, Aiming a firearm at human being; discharging a weapon where person might be endangered.

- NRS 202.257, Possession of firearm when under influence of alcohol, controlled substance or other intoxicating substance.

The following tips should be followed by all holiday revelers; 

- Do not allow firearms at celebrations; 

- Do not shoot firearms during celebrations; 

- Call 911 if you witness someone firing a gun in the City limits; 

- Call 311 for non-emergencies.

- Never mix alcohol and firearms.

Due to the high volume of calls received each year at the peak hours when celebratory gunfire occurs, we are urging citizens to call 911 when they see someone firing a rifle or handgun and can help pinpoint the location so officers may safely respond and hopefully arrest the shooter. Callers should refrain from using 911 to report “possible gunfire” since many times it is simply fireworks that they hear. We need 911 lines open for actual shooting calls.

 

"Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over"

From 8:00 p.m. tonight thru 5:00 a.m. New Years Day, North Las Vegas Traffic Officers will conduct a D.U.I. Saturation Patrol throughout the North Las Vegas area.

Officers will conduct traffic stops based on infractions such as speeding, running red lights, and failing to maintain travel lane, in order to identify impaired drivers. This event is not only aimed to enforce the D.U.I. laws, but also to educate drivers and passengers about the dangers of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

This D.U.I Saturation Patrol is planned in conjunction with the nationwide campaign known as "Joining Forces" and was made possible by a Traffic Safety Grant from the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety.

 

For further information, please contact:

Public Communications Office

North Las Vegas Police Department

1301 East Lake Mead Blvd

North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030