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
Offender Lookup - Nevada (NV)
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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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| Richelle Littlejohn Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 22 More Information >>> | Arrested Dec 20, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Donald Lee Lloyd Arrest Age 54 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 18, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Jeffrey Lobos Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 22 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 02, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Joseph Clayton Locker Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 25 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 09, 2015 • dom battery,1st • place graffiti/deface prop,$250-5k • carry graffiti implmt at loc w/inten | |
| Eldred Lockett Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 47 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 28, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Edward Lewis Loehr Bond: $15000 Arrest Age 39 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 20, 2015 • domestic battery,3+ |  |
| Timothy Steven Logsdon Bond: $2500 Arrest Age 40 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 29, 2015 • false imprisonment • dom battery,1st • non-suff funds/checks,$650+ | |
| Suzanne Loible Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 58 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 28, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Suzanne Loible Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 59 More Information >>> | Arrested Feb 24, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Ryan London Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 26 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 12, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Mike Ellsworth Long Arrest Age 53 More Information >>> | Arrested Dec 15, 2016 • battery,r/sbh • dom battery,1st • false imprisonment | |
| Brett Longballa Arrest Age 40 More Information >>> | Arrested Dec 11, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Robert Lopes Bond: $20000 Arrest Age 23 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 12, 2015 • assault,w/dw • dom battery,1st | |
| Anthony Martin Lopez Arrest Age 35 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 26, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Bertha Nohemi Lopez Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 23 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 16, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Brandon David Lopez Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 20 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 17, 2015 • dom battery,1st • dom battery,1st,e/vop | |
| Daniel Anthony Lopez Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 41 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 29, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Gerardo Lopez Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 24 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 07, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| German Lopez Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 19 More Information >>> | Arrested Jan 12, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Jose Angel Lopez Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 41 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 04, 2016 • vio dom vio po undr dissol o/marriag • fta/obey court order | |
| Jose Luis Lopez Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 24 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 30, 2015 • dom battery,1st • child abuse or neglect,1st • fta on traffic citation | |
| Ricardo Gonzalez Lopez Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 38 More Information >>> | Arrested May 03, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Vincent Lopez Arrest Age 44 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 29, 2016 • viol domestic violence epo • drive w/o drv lic • drive veh w/suspended veh reg • owner-proof of ins req • fail maint lane/impropr lane change |  |
| Vincent Lopez Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 43 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 21, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Leonel Lopez-Acevedo Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 24 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 13, 2015 • dom battery,1st • destroy prop of another,$25-250 • use/poss drug para | |
| Oswaldo Lopez-Arroyo Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 38 More Information >>> | Arrested Feb 14, 2015 • dom battery,1st • child abuse/neglect/endanger | |
| Efren Lopez-Martinez Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 24 More Information >>> | Arrested Jan 31, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| German Lopez-Rojas Bond: $15000 Arrest Age 19 More Information >>> | Arrested Feb 18, 2016 • dom battery,1st • battery • bribe/intim witness t/infl testimony • provoke assault | |
| Christina Navales Lorenzana Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 29 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 05, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Kelly Lynn Loretz Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 29 More Information >>> | Arrested May 06, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Jessica Lovato Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 27 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 06, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Davenna Love Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 18 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 26, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| David Enriquez Loya Bond: $445 Arrest Age 35 More Information >>> | Arrested Feb 09, 2015 • contempt of municipal court • dom battery,1st • fta after bail, misd crime | |
| Benny Lucero-Bravo Arrest Age 46 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 13, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| John Vincent Lucia Bond: $10000 Arrest Age 41 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 19, 2016 • dom battery,2nd,e/vop | |
| Taylor Lucia Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 24 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 24, 2015 • viol domestic violence epo |  |
| Alexandria Daonne Luckadoo Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 24 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 08, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Alexandria Luckadoo Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 23 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 22, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Giovanni P Luga Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 21 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 23, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Teofilo Lugo Bond: $20000 Arrest Age 21 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 29, 2015 • battery w/dw • dom battery,1st • assault,w/dw | |
| Danny L Lugone Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 50 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 10, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Joseph James Luia Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 29 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 18, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Jolene Rose Lund Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 19 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 16, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Frankie Luong Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 62 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 17, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Kelcee Clair Lyford Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 21 More Information >>> | Arrested May 02, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Kevin Lynch Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 26 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 05, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Donna Ashley Lyons Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 22 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 27, 2015 • dom battery,1st • battery on protected pers | |
| Rajshem Lyons Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 25 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 12, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Christopher David Lyson Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 36 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 06, 2015 • dom battery,1st • child abuse or neglect,1st | |
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.