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Common stops by Nevada DMV police unveils more serious offenses

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1 year ago

September 19, 2024

Common stops by Nevada DMV police unveils more serious offenses

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – The DMV Compliance Division says when they pull people over for common violations, it could reveal more serious offenses.

DMV Compliance Division Chief J.D. Decker says during COVID, a lot of people let their license and registration renewals lapse. But now, over five years after the pandemic’s onslaught, Decker says people who still haven’t fallen into compliance, may have an underlying reason.

“They either have suspended licenses and can’t maintain insurance, or they have warrants, or they’re currently committing crimes and masking those vehicles,” Decker says.

During FOX5’s ride along with Decker on Thursday, nearly every stop started with a common violation, but turned out to be more serious.

For example, a stop for an expired registration unveiled felony warrants out of Henderson, and suspicious items on board.

“So, he was arrested, and when the vehicle was searched, we found that he had burglary tools in his vehicle,” Decker says.

Another driver was stopped for an expired registration, but cited for displaying a fake temporary move permit.

Another was stopped for the same reason, but officers discovered she was uninsured, and had a California license despite living in Nevada for more than 30 days.

Decker says he understands people who are driving legally are frustrated by those who are not.

“They’re avoiding paying for roads and public safety and education like the rest of us are,” he says.

He says he and a couple dozen other patrol officers are on the roads each day, on the hunt for those on the roads who shouldn’t be.

The DMV Compliance Division is also working alongside Nevada Highway Patrol.

The agencies share a radio system, and Decker says they assist each other whenever they can. He says they’ve briefed state troopers on how to quickly spot violations.

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Who is No. 1 in the 1st Nevada Preps winter sports rankings?

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5 hours ago

January 5, 2026

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Nevada Preps Winter Sports Rankings

Records through Sunday

Boys basketball

Class 5A

1. Liberty (10-5)

2. Democracy Prep (9-6)

3. Coronado (5-6)

4. Bishop Gorman (9-7)

5. Desert Pines (11-4)

Class 4A

1. Clark (8-5)

2. Las Vegas High (10-4)

3. Losee (7-5)

4. Faith Lutheran (11-5)

5. Shadow Ridge (11-4)

Class 3A

1. Virgin Valley (9-2)

2. The Meadows (9-5)

3. Boulder City (9-5)

4. GV Christian (8-6)

5. Pahrump Valley (5-7)

Games to watch

All games at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted

Tuesday

Losee at Las Vegas

Faith Lutheran at Liberty

Wednesday

Bishop Gorman at Desert Pines

Virgin Valley at The Meadows

Thursday

Coronado at Mojave

Clark at Durango

Friday

Desert Pines at Las Vegas

Virgin Valley at Boulder City

Saturday

Big City Showdown at Coronado

Liberty vs. Desert Pines, 4:30 p.m.

Bishop Gorman vs. Coronado, 8 p.m.

Girls basketball

Class 5A

1. Bishop Gorman (11-1)

2. Democracy Prep (7-4)

3. Centennial (6-3)

4. Liberty (10-7)

5. Shadow Ridge (3-4)

Class 4A

1. Mojave (9-4)

2. Mater East (10-4)

3. Losee (14-5)

4. Del Sol (13-3)

5. Cimarron-Memorial (9-2)

Class 3A

1. Virgin Valley (6-5)

2. Boulder City (8-6)

3. Moapa Valley (8-4)

4. Coral Academy (7-4)

5. Pahrump Valley (4-7)

Games to watch

All games at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted

Wednesday

Faith Lutheran at Shadow Ridge

Centennial at Liberty

Mojave at Desert Oasis

Thursday

Sierra Vista at Cimarron-Memorial, 5 p.m.

Friday

Mater East at Desert Oasis

Virgin Valley at Boulder City

Saturday

Big City Showdown at Coronado

Bishop Gorman vs. Centennial, 6:15 p.m.

Flag football

Class 5A

1. Desert Oasis (8-0)

2. Shadow Ridge (10-1)

3. Arbor View (10-1)

4. Palo Verde (10-3)

5. Liberty (6-2)

Class 4A

1. Virgin Valley (5-3)

2. Sierra Vista (5-2)

3. Mater East (6-3)

4. Clark (7-4)

5. Spring Valley (5-2)

Games to watch

All games at 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday

Palo Verde at Desert Oasis

Coronado at Bishop Gorman

SECTA at Arbor View

Friday

Shadow Ridge at Palo Verde

Canyon Springs at Arbor View

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Westbound I-80 closed at Nevada Stateline and Truckee due to spin-outs

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18 hours ago

January 5, 2026

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Westbound I-80 closed at Nevada Stateline and Truckee due to spin-outs

Both directions of Interstate 80 are being redirected over Donner Summit due to slick roads and multiple spin-outs. Authorities have not provided an estimated time for reopening the highway.

This is a developing story. Please check back with us for updates.

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Oregon lands commitment from Nevada punter

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1 day ago

January 4, 2026

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Oregon lands commitment from Nevada punter

Oregon has found its next Australian punter.

Bailey Ettridge, who averaged 44.66 yards on 47 punts at Nevada this season, committed to transfer to the Ducks on Sunday. He has three seasons of eligibility remaining.

From Lara, Australia, Ettridge had 15 punts over 50 yards and 18 inside opponents’ 20-yard lines this season. He also had two carries for 26 yards, both of which converted fourth downs.

Ettridge replaces James Ferguson-Reynolds, who is averaging 41.64 yards on 33 punts for UO this season. Ferguson-Reynolds and Ross James are both out of eligibility after the season.

Ettridge is the first scholarship transfer to Oregon this offseason and his addition gives the Ducks 81 projected scholarship players in 2026. He is the lone punter presently on the roster.

No. 1 Indiana (14-0) vs. No. 5 Oregon (13-1)

When: Friday, January 9
Time: 4:30 p.m. PT
Where: Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta
TV: ESPN and ABC
Stream: You can watch this game on DIRECTV (free trial) or with Sling (a Sling day pass to watch this game and more is just $4.99). Streaming broadcasts for this game will be available on these streaming services locally in Oregon and Washington, but may not be available outside of the Pacific Northwest, depending on your location.

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