Domestic violence is a critical issue across the United States, with Nevada experiencing its own unique challenges and responses to this pervasive problem. In Nevada, domestic violence is defined as the occurrence of certain acts between spouses, former spouses, persons related by blood or marriage, persons who reside or have resided together, persons who have a child in common, or persons who are or were in a dating relationship. The acts include but are not limited to assault, battery, coercion, stalking, and other forms of physical, emotional, or psychological abuse.
Prevalence in Nevada
Nevada has historically had one of the highest rates of domestic violence in the United States. This troubling distinction highlights the urgency and importance of addressing domestic violence within the state. Factors contributing to the high incidence may include social, economic, and legal aspects that affect family dynamics and individual behaviors.
Legal Framework
The legal system in Nevada has established a comprehensive framework to address and prevent domestic violence. This includes laws that:
- Define domestic violence and related acts broadly to ensure comprehensive coverage.
- Provide for protective orders (also known as restraining orders) to prevent further abuse. These orders can prohibit the abuser from coming near the victim, contacting the victim, or even remove them from a shared residence.
- Impose penalties on offenders that range from fines and community service to jail time, depending on the severity of the offense and the offender's criminal history.
- Mandate arrest in situations where there is probable cause to believe that domestic violence has occurred, which is part of a "pro-arrest" policy aimed at protecting victims.
- Require convicted domestic violence offenders to complete counseling programs focused on batterer's intervention.
Arrest Records Database - Washoe County, Nevada
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A(115 rec) B (216) rec) C(223 rec) D(113 rec) E(55 rec) F(72 rec) G(166 rec) H(156 rec) I(18 rec) J(85 rec) K(77 rec) L(130 rec) M(275 rec) N(51 rec) o(42 rec) P(152 rec) Q(5 rec) R(186 rec) S(265 rec) T(111 rec) U(10 rec) V(65 rec) W(132 rec) Y(9 rec) Z(18 rec)| Name | Arrest | Photo |
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| Daniel Bennoon Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 21 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 06, 2016 • viol domestic violence tpo |  |
| Dean Samuel Berg Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 19 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 01, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Gary Berg Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 51 More Information >>> | Arrested Dec 05, 2016 • dom battery,1st • fta after bail,misd crime | |
| Michael Frederic Bergamini Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 60 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 25, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Lavar Bernstein Bond: $3005 Arrest Age 38 More Information >>> | Arrested Jan 05, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Danny Michael Berreman Bond: $3500 Arrest Age 49 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 09, 2016 • dom battery,1st • battery | |
| Anthony Ross Bianco Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 25 More Information >>> | Arrested May 10, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Jimmie Mac Bias Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 42 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 28, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Steven Bickford Arrest Age 47 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 15, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Brennan Jacob Birch Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 29 More Information >>> | Arrested May 14, 2016 • dom battery,1st • use/poss drug para | |
| Paul Birely Arrest Age 31 More Information >>> | Arrested Dec 08, 2016 • domestic battery,2nd |  |
| Paul John Birely Bond: $5000 Arrest Age 31 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 26, 2016 • domestic battery,2nd |  |
| Lea BL Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 25 More Information >>> | Arrested Feb 14, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Leacara Dawn BL Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 35 More Information >>> | Arrested May 23, 2016 • viol domestic violence tpo • fta after bail, misd crime |  |
| Aaron Andrew Blair Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 29 More Information >>> | Arrested Jan 18, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Kathy Blais Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 56 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 01, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Salvatore Frank Blancato Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 53 More Information >>> | Arrested Feb 14, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Jeffrey Lynn Blankenship Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 57 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 19, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Heather Blanton Arrest Age 40 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 25, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Michell Ann Blare Bond: $6000 Arrest Age 48 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 26, 2016 • dom battery,1st,e/vop | |
| Delbert Kory Bleazard Bond: $5000 Arrest Age 29 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 27, 2016 • prev/diss rpt crime/cause pros/arr • kidnaping,1st degree • false imprisonment,w/dw • poss sch i,ii,iii,iv c/s,1st/2nd • pss 2sell sch i/ii,flntrzpm/ghb,1st • dom battery,1st • disch gun i/strc/ | |
| Dylan William Bledsoe Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 24 More Information >>> | Arrested Feb 09, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Kassandra Annkauionalani Bledsoe Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 23 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 12, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Jamie Rhea BLledge Bond: $5000 Arrest Age 34 More Information >>> | Arrested Feb 15, 2015 • domestic battery,2nd |  |
| Sean Edward Block Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 28 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 29, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Tyrie Blocker Arrest Age 19 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 16, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Marcus Jama Blount Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 36 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 25, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Marcus Blount Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 37 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 15, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Renee Blount Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 22 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 17, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Renee Shawntel Blount Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 22 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 22, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Akenaten Bluehorse Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 20 More Information >>> | Arrested Feb 03, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Joshua Bogue Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 21 More Information >>> | Arrested Feb 04, 2016 • dom battery,1st • contempt of municipal court • viol writ promise to appr/misd cite • ftp/comply w/ court order | |
| Michael Diangelo Bolander Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 18 More Information >>> | Arrested Feb 04, 2016 • dom battery,1st • resist pub off | |
| Tammy Lyn Bolander Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 51 More Information >>> | Arrested Dec 09, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Denise Danielle Bolin Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 21 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 22, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Colleen Denise Bologna Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 27 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 20, 2016 • dom battery,1st • probation violation | |
| Johny Bolton Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 60 More Information >>> | Arrested Jan 12, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Johny Bolton Arrest Age 60 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 18, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Sean Jamison Bonar Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 39 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 19, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Arturo Bonifacio-Neri Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 36 More Information >>> | Arrested Dec 23, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Victor Bonilla Bond: $5000 Arrest Age 27 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 23, 2015 • domestic battery,2nd |  |
| William Warren Booth Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 36 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 06, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Caroline Rose Borges Arrest Age 28 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 20, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Ashley Rene Boswell Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 29 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 01, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Jacklynn Cheyenne Boswell Bond: $20000 Arrest Age 23 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 18, 2015 • domestic battery w/use dw |  |
| Adam Jack Bounds Bond: $5000 Arrest Age 31 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 14, 2015 • domestic battery,2nd • fta after bail, misd crime |  |
| Arthur William Bouyer Arrest Age 36 More Information >>> | Arrested Dec 18, 2016 • domestic battery,2nd • poss less= 1oz marijuana, 1st • false stmt to/obstruct pub off |  |
| Anadina Bowman Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 29 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 01, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Jamar Bowman Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 25 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 23, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Angela Boyiddle Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 35 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 12, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Mitchell Eric Boyiddle Bond: $15000 Arrest Age 31 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 15, 2015 • dom battery by strangulation | |
| Brooks Boykin Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 39 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 10, 2015 • dom battery,1st • poss sch i,ii,iii,iv c/s,1st/2nd | |
| Brendan Cathmor Boyle Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 22 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 10, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Joanne Christine Boyle Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 59 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 14, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Sidney Boyle Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 44 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 26, 2015 • dom battery,1st • child abuse or neglect,1st • intercp/intrp/dely msg via phone lin • conv person reg and fingerprint req | |
| Alexander BR Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 21 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 27, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Casey Russell BR Arrest Age 28 More Information >>> | Arrested Dec 15, 2016 • dom battery,1st,e/vop | |
| Cayllib BR Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 21 More Information >>> | Arrested Dec 22, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Deandre Deshauwn BR Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 27 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 07, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Diondrae BR Bond: $5000 Arrest Age 27 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 24, 2015 • domestic battery,2nd • prev/diss rpt crime/cause pros/arr • resist pub off • fta after bail,misd crime |  |
| Keileigh Renay BR Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 30 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 28, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Richard Curtis BR Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 50 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 03, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Sampson BR Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 20 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 12, 2015 • dom battery,1st • fta/obey court order | |
| Taren Deshawn BR Bond: $20000 Arrest Age 27 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 21, 2016 • home invasion,1st • dom battery,1st | |
| Suzanne Elizabeth Braham Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 59 More Information >>> | Arrested May 11, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Ashley Glynn Branch Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 35 More Information >>> | Arrested Jan 20, 2016 • viol domestic violence epo |  |
| Ashley Glynn Branch Bond: $20000 Arrest Age 35 More Information >>> | Arrested May 15, 2016 • home invasion,1st • viol domestic violence epo • arr 4 viol o/probation/cond o/susp s |  |
| Jody Lee Branham Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 40 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 08, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Madison Brant Bond: $20000 Arrest Age 19 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 09, 2015 • battery w/dw • dom battery,1st | |
| William Eugene Bratton Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 81 More Information >>> | Arrested Dec 26, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Paul Braun Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 49 More Information >>> | Arrested Feb 09, 2015 • dom battery,1st • battery w/dw | |
| Paul Braun Bond: $5000 Arrest Age 50 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 17, 2016 • domestic battery,2nd |  |
| Paul Joe Braun Bond: $5000 Arrest Age 50 More Information >>> | Arrested Feb 23, 2016 • domestic battery,2nd |  |
| Trisha Braun Arrest Age 40 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 05, 2016 • domestic battery,2nd • fail register by conv pers |  |
| Trisha Lana Braun Bond: $20000 Arrest Age 39 More Information >>> | Arrested Feb 23, 2016 • assault,w/dw • domestic battery,2nd • contempt of municipal court |  |
| Trisha Braun Bond: $5000 Arrest Age 40 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 27, 2016 • domestic battery,2nd |  |
| Chynelle Camaria Braunel Bond: $15000 Arrest Age 22 More Information >>> | Arrested May 27, 2016 • domestic battery,3+ |  |
| Chynelle Braunel Bond: $5000 Arrest Age 22 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 18, 2015 • domestic battery,2nd |  |
| Matias Bravo Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 28 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 21, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Jennifer BRe Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 46 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 10, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
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Support and Resources
Nevada offers a variety of support services and resources for victims of domestic violence. These include:
- Shelters and Safe Houses: Providing temporary housing and safety for victims escaping abusive situations.
- Counseling Services: Offering emotional support and therapy for victims and their children.
- Legal Aid: Assisting victims with the legal process, including filing for protective orders and navigating the court system.
- Hotlines: Offering 24/7 support and information to victims in need.
Challenges and Efforts for Improvement
Despite the measures in place, Nevada continues to face challenges in effectively combating domestic violence. These challenges include ensuring adequate funding for support services, improving the legal response to domestic violence cases, and overcoming the stigma that may prevent victims from seeking help.
Efforts to improve the situation include increasing public awareness about domestic violence, enhancing training for law enforcement and judicial officials, and strengthening community resources for victims. Additionally, there is an ongoing push for legislative reforms to provide greater protection for victims and to hold offenders more accountable for their actions.
Conclusion
Domestic violence in Nevada is a significant issue that requires the concerted effort of the legal system, support services, and the community at large to address effectively. While challenges remain, the state's comprehensive approach to tackling domestic violence through legal measures, support for victims, and public education campaigns demonstrates a commitment to reducing the prevalence of abuse and supporting those affected by it.