8 news nows Shakala Alvaranga talked to the department spearheading the effort. Its the same department that has already saved more than a hundred juveniles from Human Trafficking this year. Shakala Alvaranga dave and denise, this department recovers around 150 juveniles from sex trafficking every single year here in the valley. This latest arrest is a big win for them, especially because they believe this case is a lot worse than they previously thought. Rescued from sex trafficking this year in las vegas. in 2015, our youngest victim was 11, and i do believe this year is 13. this under ground operation brings in billions. It is scary because some of these traffickers are extremely dangerous and some believe that their lives are literally in danger if they were to speak to the police. Police. She told us how her team, captured david coil. She says a victim came forward about the allegations. If no one comes forward and tells us there story, other people fall prey to the same individua
Previously slated for today. 8 news now reporter karen castro is live outside the Trump International hotel where he is meeting with business leaders. Karen . karen castro this is the first time donald trump is hosting a president ial Campaign Event at his hotel in las vegas. Trump, very quietly, flew into the valley this morning. His campaign did not inform the local media of his visit. However, it became difficult to deny the president ia nevada. We spotted trumps private jet, which has his last name on it, at Mccarran International airport. Trump first made a stop at a local restaurant for a fundraiser put on by the republicangroup americans for prosperity. He then attended two private events at his hotel. Trump first hosted a roundtable with hispanic business leaders. Afterwards, he met with Small Business owners. Among those present were members of the latino coalition, the rnc hispanic advisory council, and the hispanic business group, among others. donald trump r the latinos. We
10 30 this morning. As thousands of tourists make their way to the valley for labor day. It brings awareness to the dangers of excessive drug and alcohol use. Several celebrities have helped spread the message. Most recently, strip headliner britney spears. when im with friends, we make this promise to eachother arrive together, stick together and leave together. But remember have fun. But play it safe. And party smart. Shakala Alvaranga police say those three tips, arriving together, together, go a long way in thwarting common tactics used by sexual predators. The initiative was created to encourage people to keep an eye out for each other. Police say the the most vulnerable population are people between the ages of 18 and 34. Lt. Dan mcgrath Metro Sexual Assault Division we do have, especially in the summer time, thats a busy time of the year for Sexual Assaults, we see a rise in some of the Sexual Assaults because of the excessive partying. Shakala Alvaranga the Rape Crisis Center h
Haze lingers across the valley with an air quality advisory in place locally through labor day. Heres a peak at your evening planner. Actually a cooler day today with temps in the mid 80s by 9pmstill a bit gusty at times. Labor day looks nice as well. Some haze still possible but cooler conditions with i 6 degrees below normal in the low 90s. Now lets send it over to Mauricio Marin live near the strip with how people in the the strip with how people in the valley are being affected by this haze. Mauricio Marin we just now start seeing the mountains to the west. But for most of the day from the middle of town it was hard to see because of smu in effect right now is for the smoke coming from wildfires in california. The county air quality dparment says potentially increased levels of ozone and smoke can make it dangerous for some people to be outside for a long period of time. So theyre urging people with breathing or heart problems. As well as Young Children and Senior Citizens to limit
Dave Courvoisier years in the making. But today the nevada board of education approved a preliminary plan to reorganize the Clark County School district. This plan takes the control that the Central District Office Currently has and gives it to principals, teachers and parents. Basically. Each ccsd school will be its own precinct. With the help of teachers and parents, principals will decide on the budget, instruction and staffing. Week. And if thats approved. The proposal is expected to become law for the 2018 2019 school year. Denise Valdez a woman is dead. After a crash in the southeastern part of the valley. The intersection at russell road and boulder highway has been shut down as police investigate. Were told an elderly woman was killed when the red van she was in hit a power box. That knocked out electricity to the area. Nv energy is working to restore power. The crash is also making it tough for people to get to Sam Boyd Stadium for tonights a 25million dollar ecosanctuary mean