Las Vegas Man Arrested for Attempted Child Kidnapping, Police Say
By TheNevadaGlobeStaff, February 18, 2026 9:57 am
LAS VEGAS — A man was booked into the Clark County Detention Center after police say he tried to lure a juvenile into a vehicle Tuesday, court records and law enforcement sources show. Officers arrested 47-year-old Kendrick Weatherspoon after witnesses reported suspicious behavior and notified authorities. Las Vegas police say Weatherspoon allegedly attempted to engage the minor before the situation was interrupted by a nearby resident, who contacted dispatch. Detectives responded, took Weatherspoon into custody without incident and charged him with attempted kidnapping of a minor in the first degree. Police have not released further details pending ongoing investigation and possible additional charges. Community members are encouraged to report any related information.
Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal / FOX5 Vegas
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