US EditionJudge Rules in Favor of Las Vegas Police in Dispute over Jail Release
The sheriff challenges a judge’s order to release a repeat offender with 35 arrests, citing public safety and authority to decide electronic monitoring eligibility.
- A March 9, 2026, filing asks the Nevada Supreme Court to stop a Justice Court order and warns of contempt sanctions, after Justice Court Judge Eric Goodman ordered compliance.
- The petition cites a Feb. 5, 2026 Justice Court order directing LVMPD to release the defendant by 5 p.m. the next day, while LVMPD says it received no notice of the hearing.
- Metro officials note they refused release because Joshua Sanchez-Lopez, 36, defendant, has 35 arrests, prior convictions including involuntary manslaughter, and past monitoring violations.
- In a March 13 order, District Court Judge Erika Mendoza ruled LVMPD and the sheriff have authority over program participation, the Nevada Supreme Court has not scheduled a hearing, and the case returns March 19; Metro's electronic monitoring program oversees about 450 defendants.
- On Monday, Governor Joe Lombardo supported Sheriff McMahill, while Metro officials say public safety is key, and Westbrook disputed their legal interpretation.
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Vegas sheriff refuses judge’s order to free 35-arrest repeat offender — court clash heads to top | Fox Wilmington WSFX-TV
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for March 16 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Las Vegas sheriff is refusing to release a repeat offender with 35 arrests despite a judge’s order, sparking a legal showdown now headed to the Nevada Supreme Court over who decides if a suspect is too dangerous to leave jail. The dispute began after Las Vegas Jus…
Vegas sheriff refuses judge’s order to free 35-arrest repeat offender — court clash heads to top
Las Vegas sheriff refuses judge order to release repeat offender Joshua Sanchez-Lopez on electronic monitoring, sparking Nevada Supreme Court case over jail release authority.
Las Vegas Cops Refuse to Release Violent Repeat Offender, Defying Judge’s Order › American Greatness
Las Vegas Metro police are refusing to release a violent repeat offender, in defiance of a local judge’s order. The career criminal, 36-year-old Joshua Sanchez-Lopez, […] Source
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