🌱 Man Sentenced For Mail Fraud + Accidental Fatal Shooting

Hi all. Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your fresh copy of the Las Vegas Daily. Keep reading to find out everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 92 Low: 68.

Here are the top three stories today in Las Vegas:

1. Las Vegas resident, Johnathan Demaya, 23, has been arrested for making threats to an east valley Walgreens store after being fired. He has been charged by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department with making a terror threat and communicating a bomb threat. He was fired for allegedly chasing after a customer during a dispute. (News 3 LV)
2. U.S. District Judge Gloria M. Navarro has sentenced Las Vegas' Vincent Okoye, 40, to three years and five months in prison. The sentencing was for his role in a conspiracy to commit mail fraud. He plead guilty in June. Over $550,000 fraudulent unemployment claims were approved through the conspiracy. (Justice.gov)
3. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating a fatal apartment complex shooting as an accident. The incident occurred at Ensemble Senior Apartments on Sep. 9. Valerie Whitaker, 62, was killed when a bullet went through a wall. No charges have been filed yet. (8NewsNow.com)

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Today in Las Vegas:

• Money Smart for Small Business - Banking Services With The Urban Chamber of Commerce On Zoom (9:00 AM)
• Las Vegas Small Business Expo 2022 At Plaza Hotel and Casino (10:00 AM)
• Toddler Storytime At The Summerlin Library (10:30 AM)
• Teen Zone Hours At The West Las Vegas Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for day trip ideas? The Travel has curated a list of 10 day trips that start in Las Vegas. Click for the list that includes Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon. (The Travel)
• Triple-digit temperatures might return this weekend due to an area of high pressure settling over Las Vegas. Click for the U.S. National Weather Service's full report. (US National Weather Service Las Vegas Nevada via Facebook)
• The Rodeo. Fashion. Western. Arts. event is scheduled for Dec. 1 through Dec. 10 at Plaza Hotel & Casino. The event will feature a variety of Western apparel, accessories, and jewelry. (Network In Vegas)

You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.