Defendant in 'Reba' Dog Death Wants Trial Moved From Las Vegas Due to Media Buzz

Woman arrested for leaving dog outside in crate during extreme heat

(LAS VEGAS) — A Nevada woman was arrested after her dog was trapped outside in a crate and died due to the extreme heat, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. At approximately 2:02 p.m. on Saturday, police received a call for assistance from the Clark County Animal Protection Services in reference to “a dog who was deceased at a residence” in Las Vegas, police said in a statement on Sunday. Once on the scene, animal cruelty …

Defendant in 'Reba' dog death wants trial moved from Las Vegas due to media buzz

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A man accused of leaving a dog to die inside a sealed plastic tub in the summer heat wants his trial to happen outside of Las Vegas because of the intense media coverage, documents said. On July 26, 2024, Las Vegas Metro police officers found the English bulldog, later named “Reba,” in the 1100 block of East Twain Avenue next to a dumpster inside a tote that was taped shut. The temperature that night hovered around 110 degree…

Dog's death in Las Vegas heat renews focus on 'Reba's Law' as legislative session nears end

This case is unfolding just as lawmakers in Carson City are making a final push to pass "Reba's Law" before the legislative session ends.