A Las Vegas man has been arrested in association with several violent rapes of local prostitutes, and authorities are seeking help in locating other possible victims. Police say 29-year-old Denver Baoec-Ascuncion was arrested earlier this month after multiple women came forward recounting recent incidents of kidnapping and sexual assault. 8 News Now reports that the 28-year-old Las Vegas man faces multiple counts , and there may be other victims. Two separate prostitutes between December 20th and January 7th reportedly told police that Ascuncion picked them up and forced them into sexual acts. Both alleged victims claimed that the Las Vegas man used a firearm to threaten them. Non-virtual sex work (i.e., physical prostitution) is a dangerous line of work, especially in large cities like Las Vegas -- where rates of non-virtual sex work have increased by 50% in recent years. Prostitutes -- especially street walkers -- are often victims of violent crime and robberies. It's fortunat...
Have you seen this missing girl? Las Vegas teen Jennaleah Reyes Hin disappeared from her family residence on December 30th in Henderson. The 17-year-old girl was reportedly "distraught" when she fled from her family home. Now it's been several days and a search is underway for the teen.
Fox 5 News reports that 17-year-old Jennaleah Reyes Hin was involved in some kind of altercation with loved ones at her home when she left in a distraught state.
"You won't have to worry about me anymore," she said before fleeing her home.
Henderson police are looking for the girl, along with her family who are concerned that she might be in danger. So far, she has been completely unreachable by loved ones.
If you've seen this missing teenager, please call 911.
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