Las Vegas has long been plagued by street takeovers that disrupt neighborhood peace. Metro Police have taken action by establishing a task force to address this issue. Neighbors often report these incidents but often give up due to long wait times when calling 3-1-1. This was the problem they aimed to solve during a crowded community meeting.
Problem Beyond Street Racing
Before the meeting, it was revealed that the problem goes beyond just street racing. Neighbors at the intersection of Lamb and Hacienda are fed up with reckless driving. One homeowner shared a terrifying experience when his house was rattled by about 15 rounds of bullets, with eight in the wall and five in the house, almost hitting his granddaughter and himself. However, Metro Police and county commissioner Jim Gibson were initially unaware of this as they were focused on one driver doing donuts based on a video and a complaint from mid-November.Community's Demands
Community members are hoping for effective solutions. One neighbor pushed back against Metro Police Captain Jeff Clark, stating that it's more than one driver causing the havoc. Captain Clark responded by offering his personal email and phone number, showing his commitment to finding those responsible. Metro Police can only act based on documented cases, and in the last 15 days, they had only one call for service related to this issue.Fixes Proposed
At Wednesday's meeting, the Clark County Public Works department suggested several fixes. Installing speed bumps and cushions, rumble strips, and performing pavement milling were among the suggestions. Pavement milling would make it difficult for drivers to do burnouts as it would damage their tires. This could potentially change the situation and make the area safer.The neighbor whose house was shot up by reckless drivers believes they choose that area because there are no cameras, no speed bumps, and nothing to slow them down. But with these proposed fixes, there is hope for a safer neighborhood.Copyright 2024 KVVU. All rights reserved.
