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In reply to the discussion: Bundy Ranch Supporter Talks About Shooting "Deserters" in the Back, Refers to Ranch as a Battlefield [View all]951-Riverside
(7,234 posts)59. Las Vegas Metro is kicking the ball around. They've made clear today they don't want to do anything
Metro Police say they investigating concerns a U.S. congressman raised about actions of militia members in northeast Clark County, but theyre not saying much more about the situation surrounding Bunkerville rancher Cliven Bundy and his armed supporters.
In a letter Sunday to Sheriff Doug Gillespie, Rep. Steve Horsford, D-Nev., wrote that his constituents were concerned about Bundy supporters carrying weapons near local churches, schools and elsewhere. Horsford, whose congressional district includes the area, also said militiamen had set up checkpoints on public roads and highways where drivers were stopped and asked to provide a proof of residency.
Metro Police Sgt. Jesse Roybal said today the department had received Horsfords letter, was aware of complaints and allegations and were investigating each report. As of this time, there are no criminal charges in any of these cases.
Pressed further, Roybal said police were trying to verify Horsfords claims but Roybal was not certain to what extent that investigation had gone.
Roybal added the sheriff was "in contact with multiple people in elected office" regarding the matter.
If someone does encounter the claimed checkpoints or people with guns near churches or schools, Roybal also said, "they need to report it to (Metro)."
Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak, who sits on Metro's Fiscal Affairs Committee, said he hadn't heard anything from Metro about Horsfords concerns.
"I trust the sheriff to handle this," Sisolak added.
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2014/apr/29/metro/
In a letter Sunday to Sheriff Doug Gillespie, Rep. Steve Horsford, D-Nev., wrote that his constituents were concerned about Bundy supporters carrying weapons near local churches, schools and elsewhere. Horsford, whose congressional district includes the area, also said militiamen had set up checkpoints on public roads and highways where drivers were stopped and asked to provide a proof of residency.
Metro Police Sgt. Jesse Roybal said today the department had received Horsfords letter, was aware of complaints and allegations and were investigating each report. As of this time, there are no criminal charges in any of these cases.
Pressed further, Roybal said police were trying to verify Horsfords claims but Roybal was not certain to what extent that investigation had gone.
Roybal added the sheriff was "in contact with multiple people in elected office" regarding the matter.
If someone does encounter the claimed checkpoints or people with guns near churches or schools, Roybal also said, "they need to report it to (Metro)."
Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak, who sits on Metro's Fiscal Affairs Committee, said he hadn't heard anything from Metro about Horsfords concerns.
"I trust the sheriff to handle this," Sisolak added.
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2014/apr/29/metro/
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Bundy Ranch Supporter Talks About Shooting "Deserters" in the Back, Refers to Ranch as a Battlefield [View all]
951-Riverside
Apr 2014
OP
Ryan, keep a watch on those hills. Jerry secure the perimeter. Booda Bear, you stay here and
FSogol
Apr 2014
#85
I am truly surprised that someone hasn't been killed or injured already in this fiasco.
Arkansas Granny
Apr 2014
#2
agree. this is a volatile group just looking for an excuse to blow up.
northoftheborder
Apr 2014
#29
Absolutely! If a bunch of Occupiers had the gall to set up a checkpoint anywhere in the country
Raksha
Apr 2014
#54
Ignorant shitheads, playing war games that sane people gave up after childhood.
Paladin
Apr 2014
#15
Idiot. Even on the battlefield it's a crime to shoot a deserter in the back. nt
pinboy3niner
Apr 2014
#16
And if they are really threatened it might turn into jonestown. I would not want to be living in
jwirr
Apr 2014
#25
from what I could gather, sounded like some of the Oathkeepers? decided to leave camp
Voice for Peace
Apr 2014
#43
They believed a CT rumor that the ranch was being targeted for a U.S. drone strike, lol
pinboy3niner
Apr 2014
#55
If this was OWS, they'd have gassed them and rolled APCs through their ranks a long time ago. /nt
Marr
Apr 2014
#32
the boys get to play, .... wild wild west, after all their western watchin'. nt
seabeyond
Apr 2014
#39
This will end badly when the militias start squabbling over whose "in charge". The "Oafkeepers" and
Erose999
Apr 2014
#40
Cool, terrorists have publicly posted a terrorist council meeting on Youtube.
MohRokTah
Apr 2014
#42
Las Vegas Metro is kicking the ball around. They've made clear today they don't want to do anything
951-Riverside
Apr 2014
#59
Law enforcement also needs to also confer the message that these checkpoints are illegal...
Earth_First
Apr 2014
#63
They also talk about stopping and escorting other groups away if "they come anywhere around here"...
951-Riverside
Apr 2014
#67