GrimyTimes has documented 102 federal criminal cases in Nevada. Below is a comprehensive breakdown by crime type and recent notable cases.
Last updated: March 30, 2026
Crime Type Breakdown
| Crime Type | Cases | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 92 | 90.2% |
| Drug Trafficking | 4 | 3.9% |
| Sex Crimes | 2 | 2.0% |
| White Collar Crime | 1 | 1.0% |
Recent Federal Cases in Nevada
- William Alan Barragan Diaz, Child Sex Abuse Material, Nevada 2024 (2026-03-25)
- Alfredo Covarrubias-Jimenez, Illegally Reentering the Country, Las … (2026-03-21)
- John Doe Charged with Threatening a United States Senator, Nevada, … (2023-11-17)
- Nevada Man Sentenced for Firearms Possession as a Felon, Illinois, … (2023-11-10)
- Sarah M. Johnson, COVID-19 Loan Fraud, Las Vegas NV, 2023 (2023-09-03)
- Nevada Lawyer Accused of $460M Ponzi Scheme (2023-08-21)
- Nevada’s Crime Wave: 2023 (2023-07-01)
- Jason Roon, Meth and Ghost Gun Trafficking, Las Vegas NV, 2023 (2023-06-15)
- Nevada’s Crime Trends in 2022: A Year of Rising Concerns (2022-07-01)
- Nevada’s Crime Plunge in 2021: A Glimmer of Hope Amidst Pandemic Woes (2021-07-01)
- Crime in Nevada 2020: A Year of Turmoil (2020-07-01)
- Crime Rates in Nevada 2019: A Glimpse into the Silver State’s Turbulent Year (2019-07-01)
- Crime in Nevada 2018: Violent Crime Rates on the Rise (2018-07-01)
- Nevada 2017: Crime Rates on the Rise Amid National Trends (2017-07-01)
- Nevada Crime Trends in 2016: Law and Disorder on the Strip (2016-07-01)
Federal Law Enforcement in Nevada
Federal criminal cases in Nevada are prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and investigated by agencies including the FBI, DEA, ATF, IRS Criminal Investigation, and the U.S. Marshals Service. Cases documented here represent publicly reported federal prosecutions from Department of Justice press releases and federal court records.
FEDERAL CASES