Darcy Spears

Las Vegas

Chief Investigative Reporter at KTNV-TV (Las Vegas, NV)

Chief Investigative Reporter @ KTNV Channel 13 Action News

Articles

Former Clark County Public Defender facing multiple charges in Las Vegas

1 week ago | ktnv.com | Darcy Spears

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Holding the powerful accountable is part of our promise to the community here at Channel 13. Attorneys wield considerable power. They can even hold your fate in their hands. We count on them to make sure the law is followed. But recently, a few local lawyers have been charged with breaking the law.
How much money is the City of Las Vegas, City of Henderson, and Clark County paying out to resolve lawsuits?

2 weeks ago | ktnv.com | Darcy Spears |Jarah Wright

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The budget-busting Badlands settlement was a serious financial setback for the City of Las Vegas but it's far from the only hit taxpayers have to cover. Add in Clark County and the City of Henderson, we found taxpayers in local jurisdictions have paid out tens of millions of dollars. From slip and fall injuries to civil rights violations, tort claims are costly.
State lawmakers consider city marshals, county park rangers jurisdiction

2 weeks ago | ktnv.com | Darcy Spears

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A state senate bill that would have expanded the jurisdiction and authority of Las Vegas City Marshals and Clark County Park Rangers was gutted at the last minute, allowing the sheriff to keep control of Southern Nevada law enforcement entities. The proposed law change came on the heels of my investigation into city marshals overstepping their authority.
State lawmakers hear bill that could provide additional protections for Nevada National Guard members

3 weeks ago | ktnv.com | Darcy Spears

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Tipping the legal scales in favor of our service members. That's what one state senator is advocating for with a bill seeking equal justice for those who serve in the Nevada National Guard. We put out the call for action in our report two weeks ago.
Lawsuit alleges Las Vegas City Marshals repeatedly operate outside their jurisdiction

4 weeks ago | ktnv.com | Darcy Spears

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A newly filed federal lawsuit alleges a pattern of misconduct by Las Vegas City Marshals, including unlawful arrest and illegally issued citations. Derek Myers, who filed the civil rights complaint Thursday in Nevada's U.S. District Court, says he was a victim of this when marshals overstepped their authority. We were able to see what happened to Myers on Jan. 9 because he was wearing a body camera.
New bill could expand use of cameras at Nevada assisted living facilities

1 month ago | ktnv.com | Darcy Spears |Jarah Wright

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Many local families struggle to care for their vulnerable loved ones. Help can be found in assisted living facilities. However, the elderly and people with disabilities too often suffer abuse and neglect in care homes. We've all heard the saying a picture is worth a thousand words but pictures and videos also provide protection and expand accountability.
New proposed law seeks equal justice for those who serve in the Nevada National Guard

1 month ago | ktnv.com | Darcy Spears

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — We depend on our military to protect our freedom and our fundamental rights. But 13 Investigates found some who serve our state and country don't always have the same protections. Now, a state lawmaker wants to change that. Senate Bill 95 was introduced this session in response to an issue we first reported on two years ago as part of our Guarding the Guardsmen series.
Clark County settles lawsuit over Spring Mountain Youth Camp attack

1 month ago | ktnv.com | Darcy Spears |Jarah Wright

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Both the civil and criminal cases related to a teenager attacking, sexually assaulting, and almost murdering a therapist at Spring Mountain Youth Camp are officially closed. It's a case that I've been following since I first broke the story three years ago. The county's culpability in the civil case comes at a high cost to taxpayers.
Suspended former Metro sergeant's home searched again, could face more charges

1 month ago | ktnv.com | Darcy Spears |Jarah Wright

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Suspended Metro sergeant Kevin Menon could be facing a second indictment on even more criminal charges. This is in the wake of several stories that I broke last week.
Have DETR backlog issues gotten better since the COVID-19 pandemic began?

1 month ago | ktnv.com | Darcy Spears |Jarah Wright

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — For many, DETR was a dirty word during the pandemic. We heard from hundreds of viewers who were beyond frustrated by backlogs, lack of help, even the inability to simply get through on the phone to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation. I tackled those problems with dozens of stories in 2020 and 2021. You can several of those below. COVID-19 Challenges at DETR There are still relics of the pandemic at the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada.