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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| Walter David Nachtmann Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 30 More Information >>> | Arrested Feb 15, 2015 • dom battery,1st • fta after bail,felony crime • arr 4 viol o/probation/cond o/susp s | |
| Amy Kaye Nahorniak Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 48 More Information >>> | Arrested May 12, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Eric Robert Nahorniak Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 42 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 01, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Rian Narra Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 20 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 28, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Richard Narra Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 42 More Information >>> | Arrested Feb 09, 2016 • dom battery,1st • fta after bail, misd crime • contempt of court | |
| Jack Clifford Nash Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 37 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 20, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| William Charles Nash Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 57 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 16, 2015 • viol domestic violence tpo • viol domestic violence epo |  |
| Sean Naughton Bond: $20000 Arrest Age 39 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 16, 2016 • child abuse or neglect,1st • dom battery,1st | |
| Cindy Nava-Carrillo Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 21 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 24, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| David Michael Navarro Bond: $5000 Arrest Age 25 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 29, 2015 • domestic battery,2nd |  |
| Maria G Navarro Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 36 More Information >>> | Arrested May 06, 2015 • viol domestic violence tpo |  |
| Michael David Navarro Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 45 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 13, 2015 • dom battery,1st • intercp/intrp/dely msg via phone lin | |
| Rodolfo Salgado Navarro Bond: $3500 Arrest Age 23 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 17, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Rodolfo Navarro-Salgado Arrest Age 24 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 14, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Janet Alane Neal Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 61 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 20, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Nikk Leroy Nealy Bond: $5000 Arrest Age 34 More Information >>> | Arrested May 01, 2016 • domestic battery,2nd |  |
| Nikk Nealy Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 34 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 27, 2016 • dom battery,1st • viol domestic violence epo |  |
| Tristan Ivo Neely Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 22 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 11, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Dennis Neff Bond: $2500 Arrest Age 33 More Information >>> | Arrested Dec 06, 2015 • false imprisonment • dom battery,1st • prev/diss rpt crime/cause pros/arr | |
| Nicholas Patrick Neff Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 37 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 16, 2016 • dom battery,1st • ftp/comply w/ court order | |
| Amir Nejabat Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 37 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 14, 2016 • dom battery,1st • use/poss drug para | |
| Donald Lee Nelson Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 45 More Information >>> | Arrested May 06, 2016 • viol domestic violence tpo |  |
| James Wolfgang Neufield Arrest Age 37 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 28, 2016 • dom battery,1st • probation violation | |
| Jason Peter Neumann Bond: $15000 Arrest Age 37 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 11, 2015 • dom battery by strangulation • dom battery,1st | |
| Ashley Lynn Neurenberg Arrest Age 31 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 18, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Ashley Neurenberg Bond: $15000 Arrest Age 30 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 17, 2015 • dom battery by strangulation • child abuse or neglect,1st | |
| Jesse Earl Neurenberg Bond: $2500 Arrest Age 33 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 01, 2016 • intercp/intrp/dely msg via phone lin • dom battery,1st | |
| Spencer Nevarez Bond: $6000 Arrest Age 23 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 20, 2016 • dom battery,1st,e/vop • fta/obey court order • contempt of municipal court • fta after bail, misd crime | |
| Richard Newby Bond: $15000 Arrest Age 41 More Information >>> | Arrested Dec 19, 2015 • dom battery by strangulation • dom battery,1st | |
| Christopher Paul Newhouser Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 20 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 11, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Silas Ngirailab Bond: $20000 Arrest Age 55 More Information >>> | Arrested Jan 01, 2016 • battery w/dw • dom battery,1st | |
| Mathew Nguyen Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 27 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 08, 2015 • dom battery,1st • poss less= 1 oz marijuana,1st • use/poss drug-para | |
| Cassandra Niccoli Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 27 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 24, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Jason Robert Nicholas Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 34 More Information >>> | Arrested May 16, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Kenneth Nichols Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 58 More Information >>> | Arrested Feb 02, 2015 • viol domestic violence epo |  |
| Douglas Clay Nicholson Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 30 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 04, 2015 • dom battery,1st • fta/obey court order | |
| Scott William Nicol Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 53 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 23, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Jay Emanual Nieto Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 22 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 08, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| David Nilsson Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 48 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 19, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Emilio Noguera Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 56 More Information >>> | Arrested Jan 03, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Devin Lee Nolan Arrest Age 24 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 27, 2016 • carry conceal expl/gun/dweap-w/o pmt • own/poss gun by prohibit pers • dom battery,1st | |
| Erik Edward Norberg Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 42 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 22, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Collin Norris Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 20 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 10, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Kenneth Andrew North Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 54 More Information >>> | Arrested Jan 16, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Eric Justin Nunes Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 36 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 14, 2015 • viol domestic violence epo • intent to utter fict bill/note/check |  |
| Cesar Ramires Nunez Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 27 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 21, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Berena Nunez-Figueroa Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 25 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 24, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Jose Nunez-Gonzalez Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 33 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 24, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Corbin Nunnally Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 30 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 04, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Keith Allen Nutterfield Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 25 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 12, 2016 • dom battery,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.