🌱 LVMPD Detective Arrested + The Great Las Vegas Taco Festival

Good morning, everybody! It's Saturday in Las Vegas and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Very windy; blowing dust. High: 83 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories today in Las Vegas:

1. A Las Vegas police detective has been arrested for getting into a physical altercation with his girlfriend. Michael Lyons, an off-duty detective with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, was arrested on Thursday morning near Cimarron and Elkhorn Road. The 33-year-old detective has been booked while the investigation continues. (News3LV)
2. New research from the Major Cities Chiefs Association indicates that violent crime in major cities is up. Despite the increase, Las Vegas is still below the national average. The metro area did report a three percent increase in crime this year compared to 2021, however. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
3. The Great Las Vegas Taco Festival is scheduled for Nov. 4 through Nov. 6. The festival will be held at Craig Ranch Park. All parking entrance fees will go towards the family of fallen officer Trung Thai. The festival dedicates a portion of its proceeds each year to be used to support the local community. (KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas)

Today in Las Vegas:

• Teen October: Fright Night Themed Crafts At Spring Valley Library (3:00 PM)
• Haunted Harvest (Not Too) Spooky Storytime At Centennial Hills Library (3:30 PM)
• Haunted Harvest At Springs Preserve (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you in the market for a new best friend? Consider this list of adoption-ready pets in the Las Vegas area that are searching for a forever home. (Las Vegas Patch)
• There will be strong winds impacting the Las Vegas area today, Oct. 22. Gusts will likely be between 40 to 60 miles per hour. Please plan accordingly. Click for the full weather report. (US National Weather Service Las Vegas Nevada via Facebook)
• The Las Vegas Valley Water District is encouraging the community to report water waste. Just snap a photo and report it at this link. (Las Vegas Valley Water District via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.