hannah brook is with safe nest- the largest domestic violence shelter in nevada... she says police officers are held to a higher standard and while we don't happened... brook says it's likely the abuse was going on for awhile... hannah brook/safe nest usually when it gets to this point where the police have been called to arrest someone it's been going on for quite awhile.. many times domestic violence will start with simple verbal abuse emotional abuse and that's something to look out for and it will eventually escalate. it's a crime of control. she says the strangulation charge is key... it used to be easy for abusers to plead down to misdemeanors with domestic abuse charges.. but new laws make that more difficult... and they face serving time. hannah brook/safe nest it forces the courts to really take a look and hold the perpetrator accountable for their actions transparent nevada shows last year officer burt made more than 130- thousand dollars in pay and benefits. metro says he has been relieved of duty without pay pending judicial and internal investigations..

hannah brook is with safe nest- the in nevada... she says police officers are held to a higher standard and while we don't have any details on the victim or what happened... brook says it's likely the abuse was going on for awhile... hannah brook/safe nest usually when it gets to this point where the police have been called to arrest someone it's been going on for quite awhile.. many violence will start with simple verbal abuse emotional abuse and that's something to look out for and it will eventually escalate. it's a crime of control. strangulation charge is key... it used to be easy for abusers to plead down to misdemeanors with domestic abuse charges.. but new laws make that more difficult... and they face serving time. hannah brook/safe nest it forces the courts to really take a look and hold the perpetrator accountable for their actions transparent nevada shows last year officer burt made more than 130-thousand dollars in pay and benefits. metro says he has been relieved of duty without pay pending judicial and internal burt ha

hannah brook is with safe nest- the largest domestic violence shelter in nevada... she says police officers are held to a higher standard and while we don't have any details on the victim or what happened... brook says it's likely the abuse was going on for awhile... hannah brook/safe nest usually when it gets to this point where the police have been called to quite awhile.. many times domestic violence will start with simple verbal abuse emotional abuse and that's something to look out for and it will eventually escalate. it's a crime of control. she says the strangulation charge is key... it used to be easy for abusers to plead down to misdemeanors with domestic abuse charges.. but new laws make that more difficult... and they face serving time. hannah brook/safe nest it forces the courts to really take a look and hold the perpetrator accountable for their actions transparent nevada shows last year officer burt made more than 130-thousand dollars in pay and benefits. metro says he has been relieved of duty without pay pending judicial and internal investigations..

((vanessa murphy)) hannah brook works at safe nest - a not for profit focused on domestic violence issues. we showed brook not one but two arrest reports for domestic violence charges for metro police officer james burt.....a ten year veteran at the department. the latest arrest from january 11th....which reveals burt was also in trouble in 2011. ((brook: when an officer is involved, because they're a police officer, they're obviously held to a higher standard.)) ((vanessa murphy)) battery domestic violence and strangulation, and kidnapping for an incident on monday with a woman he's dati. in 2011 - he faced similar charges after accusations he hurt another woman he was in a relationship with.... according to records, the charges were later dropped because he fulfilled court requirements including counseling and community service. brook says it appears burt may need counseling again. ((brook: hopefully he can eventually get help and he can stop the cycle that he has unfortunately started at this time.)) ((vanessa murphy)) taking a closer look at reports from both arrests - accusations are

((vanessa murphy)) hannah brook works at safe nest - a not for profit focused on domestic violence issues. we showed brook not one but two arrest reports for domestic violence charges for metro ten year veteran at the department. the latest arrest from january 11th....which reveals burt was also in trouble in 2011. ((brook: when an officer is involved, because they're a police officer, they're obviously held to a higher standard.)) ((vanessa murphy)) burt faces felony charges for battery domestic violence and strangulation, and kidnapping for an incident on monday with a woman he's dating. in 2011 - he faced similar charges after accusations he hurt another woman he was in a relationship with.... according to records, the charges were later dropped because he fulfilled court requirements including counseling and community service. brook says it appears burt may need counseling again. ((brook: hopefully he can eventually get help and he can stop the cycle that he has unfortunately started at this time.)) ((vanessa murphy)) taking a closer look at reports are similar. he's accused of saying

we spoke with hannah brook from who says the case is very troubling. ((hannah brook/safe nest: it's very upsetting that he obviously showed that he had a history of it butt to ((hopefully because this gentleman is in the public eye, then he'll be scrutinized and he'll be held accountable in a more serious manner. )) ((brian loftus)) burt is currently behind bars.. and is not being paid while metro investigates his case./// ((kirsten joyce)) > maryland upgrades. area businesses made it known earlier this week... that they think the stretch of the road needs some work done. yesterday, local developers met with representatives from u-n-l-v... dicussing the changes in the area. some of the proposed upgrades include... a light rail running along maryland parkway... and added housing for students on campus: (( david frommer- unlv executive dir. of planning construction - the have activity here, i think it creates a more vibrant neighborhood. so student housing is a key part of that as well as other housing. housing for other members of the community, faculty

hannah brook is with safe nest, the largest domestic violence shelter in nevada. she says the strangulation charge is key because it used to be easy for abusers to plead down to misdemeanors with domestic abuse charges... but new laws are making that more difficult. "it forces the courts to really take a look and hold the perpetrator accountable for their actions." without pay pending the outcome of the investigation... he has been on the force since september 2005. we don't have any details on the victim or what exactly happened... but brook says it's likely the abuse was going on for awhile. if you or someone you know may be in an abusive relationship you're urged to contact safe nest for help right away. police need your help finding a man and woman accused in a string of robberies in the west part of the valley. take a good look. metro says they robbed two different stores on january 5th and 9th. police say the man pointed a handgun at the employees before they took cash and personal items from the victims. they are looking for a hispanic man in his 20's about

hannah brook/safe nest it's very unfortunate because it shows that domestic violence can happen between anyone regardless of career choice or economic stature. usually when it gets to this point where the police have been called to arrest someone it's been going on for quite awhile.. many times domestic violence will start with simple verbal abuse emotional abuse and that's something to look it's a crime of control. metro says burt has been relieved of duty without pay--pending judicial and internal investigations.. if you or someone you know may be in an abusive relationship you are urged to contact 'safe nest' for help... right away. a former metro officer is indicted on charges of violating a woman's civil rights while trying to arrest her. the justice department says "richard thomas scavone" used excessive force during the arrest, then falsified a report about it. this happened on january 6th, 2015. metro says the incident was captured on body camera. scavone is accused of grabbing the victim around her neck and throwing her to the ground. he faces up to 30 years in prison, if convi

we spoke with hannah brook from safe nest.. who says the case is very troubling. ((hannah brook/safe nest: it's very upsetting that he obviously it butt to ((hopefully because this gentleman is in the public eye, then he'll be scrutinized and he'll be held accountable in a more serious manner. )) ((brian loftus)) burt is currently behind bars.. and is not being paid while metro investigates his case./// ((brian loftus)) > there are three lucky powerball jackpot winners. but even though you didn't win the billion and a half dollar prize, don't toss your ticket! especially if you bought it at primm! a one million dollar ticket winner was sold at state line. that makes.. 2 million dollar winners there... in a week. the other.. was sold on saturday./// quick check on your commute left shoulder blocked on northbound 95. expect some delays getting to downtown. accident in the southwest at rainbow and hacienda. this is right by spring valley hospital. you can use jones and durango as alternates, especially if you're < > < ((sherry swensk)) good morning on this chilly thu

hannah brook/safe nest it's very unfortunate because it shows that domestic violence can happen between anyone regardless of career choice or economic stature. usually when it gets to this point where the police have been called to arrest someone it's been going on for quite awhile.. many violence will start with simple verbal abuse emotional abuse and that's something to look out for and it will eventually escalate. metro says burt has been relieved of duty without