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January 5, 2010 — 1900 Block of Arpa Way

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Las Vegas police say on the morning of January 5 , 2010, they received a report of a man chasing another man through the WalMart parking lot on Lake Mead and Jones. Police say the suspect chasing the man was firing shots at him as he attempted to flee.

When officers got to the scene, they found the body of 17-year-old Jacquez Harris laying near an apartment building. He had been shot in the chest and was dead.

Officers quickly located and detained Bric Plasnyer fleeing the area. Plasnyer has been charged in the shooting.

A preliminary investigation revealed a handgun and other possible evidence on the roof of a shed near the Harris’ body.

January 2, 2010 — Lake Mead and Jones

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Las Vegas police say 32-year-old Jessie Cummings was taken to Mountain View Hospital on January 2, 2010 with a gunshot wound to the chest.

Several people found Cummings by a 7/11 store near Lake Mead and Jones. When they saw he was hurt, they took him to the hospital. He died a short time later.

Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at (702) 385-5555.

December 4, 2009 — Martin Luther King and Carey

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Police say 38-year-old Robert Hayes died from a gunshot wound to the abdomen after being shot at a house party near Martin Luther King and Carey.

Police say Hayes and another man got into an argument with the suspect, who pulled out a gun and started shooting.

Hayes was shot multiple times. He was transported to University Medical Center where he later died. The other man was shot in the elbow.

Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at (702) 385-5555.

November 30, 2009 — 3136 Westfield Street

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

On Monday, November 30, 2009, police detectives got a missing person report on Ginger Candela and went to her home. The house was in disarray and evidence led detectives to call homicide Lt. Lew Roberts.

“She was found in the garage. She was found in a trashcan — a rather large trash can — deceased. Obviously a homicide,” he said.

Bleach was poured into the trashcan to mask any smell. Roberts says there were knife wounds on Candela’s body and the evidence led detectives to Michael Lane.

“Based on some things that were at the scene and some additional information, we are pretty sure he was our suspect,” he said.

Roberts says Lane recently started to date Candela.

FBI agents and police officers arrested Lane after he fled to California. Police said they tracked Lane, a British citizen who also goes by the name “Chae Saville,” to a motel in Ventura, Calif. and arrested him on Thursday.

Lane claimed to be a motivational speaker and involved with spiritual healing. Police say they want to talk with anyone who knew Lane in Las Vegas. They are also looking for the victim’s dog and anyone who may have been duped by Lane through his motivational speaking.

November 29, 2009 — 3300 Block of West Arville

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Police are investigating the shooting death of 37-year-old Karriem Shelby.

Officers say two men forced their way into an apartment and demanded money from the woman inside. Shelby then arrived at the apartment and scuffled with the robbers. He was shot and killed.

Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at (702) 385-5555.

November 16, 2009 — 2200 Block of West Bonanza

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Police are investigating the shooting death of 18-year-old Calvin Thompson. Thompson was found shot to death outside an apartment on the night of November 16, 2009.

No other details have been released.

November 8, 2009 — Owens and H Street

Monday, February 1st, 2010

Las Vegas police say a possible gang fight led to the shooting and murder of 26-year-old Charlston Tooks, Sr.

The shooting happened near Owens and H Street. Police say Tooks and another man were shot at after getting into an argument with several people.

The suspect fled the scene. Tooks was transported to University Medical Center where he later died.

October 31, 2009 — Simmons and Vegas Drive

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Police say 40-year-old Arbuary Fuller was shot and killed returning with his kids from a night of trick or treating.

Police are still searching for his killers.

The shooting happened just after 8:30 p.m. on Halloween night at the Shepherd Hills Apartments.

Arbuary spent the evening with his seven kids before being shot in front of his apartment. He was taken to University Medical Center where he later died.

Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 385-5555.

October 18, 2009 — Desert Inn and Cimmaron

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Police have arrested three men in connection with the beating and shooting of 19-year-old Dominique Evans.

Police say the suspects tried to rob Evans and his girlfriend right outside his home. Evans gave the men his wallet but was still attacked.

Three people have been arrested in the murder. Nineteen-year-old Matthew Dennis Leneave and 19-year-old Brian Gonzalez were booked into the Clark County Detention Center. A third juvenile suspect was also arrested and charged.

All three suspects were are facing multiple charges, including robbery with a deadly weapon, assault with a deadly weapon and murder.

October 17, 2009 — Rainbow and Alexander

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Police are investigating the shooting death of 31-year-old David Campbell. Police say Campbell was shot and killed at a child’s birthday party.

Police say Campbell was in his car when he was shot and killed. They have no suspect information.

A witness at the party says Campbell got into an argument with others at the party and then got into his car. According to the witness, he tried to ram his car into the crowd of people. Two were hit before someone shot and killed him.

“At this point, we do not have any real suspects. Our witnesses were not very good and, you know, we are still trying to track down some leads,” said Metro Lt. Lew Roberts.

Police ask anyone with information to call CrimeStoppers at 385-5555.