Police and prosecutors say the DNA of a jailed elected official angered by past and upcoming newspaper stories was found beneath the fingernails of a Las Vegas investigative reporter who fought for his life while being stabbed to death outside his home last week.
Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo speaks at a news conference on the arrest of Clark County Public Administrator Robert"Rob" Telles, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Las Vegas. Telles was arrested Wednesday in the fatal stabbing of Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German, whose investigations of the official's work preceded his primary loss in June.
Earlier Thursday, police officials described Telles’ arrest late Wednesday after a brief police standoff at his home. “Every murder is tragic. But the killing of a journalist is particularly troublesome,” Lombardo said. A murder weapon has not been found, but Lombardo said police have “distorted” video that shows the attack. He said investigators were attempting to enhance it.
“We’re shocked, saddened and angry about his death,” the statement said. “Jeff was committed to seeking justice for others and would appreciate the hard work by local police and journalists in pursuing his killer. We look forward to seeing justice done in this case.”Glenn Cook, executive editor of the Review-Journal, said the newsroom had mixed emotions following Telles' arrest.
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