Children fall from vehicle in Vegas; 2 arrested

LAS VEGAS—Police say two women have been arrested on suspicion of child endangerment after three children fell from a moving vehicle in Las Vegas.
Police say 1-year-old twins were taken to University Medical Center after falling from the vehicle on Sunday.
One of the twins was in critical condition Monday. The other was being held for observation.
A 3-year-old boy who fell from the vehicle had a cut above his eye. He was treated and released. His mother, 28-year-old Nancy Lopez, was arrested.
The twins' mother, 19-year-old Vanessa Ramirez, also was arrested.
Jail records say Ramirez and Lopez are due in court Tuesday on seven counts each of child endangerment.
Police say Lopez was driving the vehicle and that it was carrying 10 people.


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N. Las Vegas police plan increased DUI patrols

LAS VEGAS—North Las Vegas police say they will spend Sunday looking for drunken drivers.
Police announced Wednesday that they'll conduct a saturation patrol in a few major areas in North Las Vegas on Sunday, the day after Halloween.
Officers will conduct traffic stops and look for drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The extra patrols are being funded by a grant from the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety.
The patrols will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.



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