Payton Anthony Talbott is a professional MMA fighter from Nevada, of African American and Choctaw descent. Raised in Reno, he has a background in football, wrestling, and music, playing multiple instruments. Talbott holds a psychology degree and competes in the bantamweight division, with a professional record of 10 wins and 1 loss.
Las Vegas, Nevada’s Donald Newton arrested in Stanton, California
Donald Newton, 46, from Las Vegas, was arrested for allegedly trafficking a 16-year-old girl. Bail is set at $500,000. He was apprehended after police responded to a motel incident where the girl was found safe. Charges include human trafficking, firearm possession, and pimping, among others.
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Henderson, Nevada’s Russell Phay breaks into Ty Warner’s Montecito, California home
Russell Maxwell Phay, a U.S. Army veteran from Nevada, has a criminal history including a 2013 jail sentence for violating a protection order and a 2017 assault charge. In May 2025, he allegedly broke into a residence in Montecito, injuring Linda Malek-Aslanian. Phay faces charges including burglary and kidnapping, with bail set at $100,000.
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Son of Sparks, Nevada’s Karen Barreras arrested in Alhambra, California
Karen Lee Barreras, a 74-year-old educator from Sparks, Nevada, has died. She had a significant career in Catholic education and was involved with the National Catholic Educational Association. Her son, Robert, an emergency management official, has been charged with her murder after allegedly abusing his position of trust. Bail is set at $2 million.
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Cheryl Vauk biography: 13 things about Reno, Nevada woman
Who is Cheryl Vauk? Cheryl Lynn Vauk is an American woman from Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, United States. On Valentine's Day in 2025, she parked next to Janet Chavez at the parking lot of a McDonald's in Reno. Born and raised in California, USA, Chavez works a second job as a delivery driver for DoorDash. … Continue reading Cheryl Vauk biography: 13 things about Reno, Nevada woman
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13 things about Las Vegas, Nevada’s Lorenzo Fertitta Sr.
Lorenzo Joseph Fertitta Sr., a Las Vegas-born businessman and philanthropist, is known for his role as CEO of the UFC and co-founder of Zuffa, LLC. He graduated from the University of San Diego and NYU Stern. Fertitta is also notable for his substantial political donations and investment in philanthropy.
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Sakari Harnden biography: 10 things about Las Vegas, Nevada woman
Sakari Jiana Soleen Harnden, a Las Vegas resident, faces serious charges including conspiracy to commit murder related to the death of fellow sex worker Marayna Rodgers. After a complex timeline involving relationships and alleged criminal activity with notable figures, she and her former boyfriend Chance Comanche have pleaded not guilty. Her trial is set for March 2025.
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Las Vegas, Nevada’s Mykalai Kontilai ordered to pay $6.1 million in restitution
Mykalai Kontilai, formerly Michael Contile, defrauded investors out of $23 million through misleading claims about his company, Collector’s Coffee Inc. He misappropriated $6.1 million for personal use. Investigated by the SEC, he fled to Russia but was arrested in Germany in 2023. In 2024, he pleaded guilty to wire fraud and received a 51-month prison sentence.
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Las Vegas, Nevada cops arrest Alfred Irby, Calvin Bufford, William Reeves, 11 others
The Clark County sheriff, Kevin McMahill, oversees the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. From October 28 to November 1, 2024, LVMPD conducted a Halloween Sex Offender Compliance Check, contacting 878 offenders. Eight arrests were made for violations, with six more for failing to register, aided by various local and federal agencies.
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Breda, Netherlands’ Reinier de Ridder to fight Gerald Meerschaert at ‘UFC Fight Night 247’ in Nevada
Reinier "The Dutch Knight" de Ridder, 34, of Breda, Netherlands has signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which is based in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, United States. The Dutch mixed martial artist will make his promotional debut at "UFC Fight Night 247" at the UFC Apex in Enterprise, Las Vegas Valley, Clark County on … Continue reading Breda, Netherlands’ Reinier de Ridder to fight Gerald Meerschaert at ‘UFC Fight Night 247’ in Nevada
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