A joint traffic task force in Southern Nevada is reporting early results two months after its launch, with thousands of traffic stops already made in an effort to reduce fatalities on local roads.

The apparent friendly fire incident comes two weeks after Customs and Border Protection used a military laser to shoot down a kid’s birthday party balloon.

According to new figures shared Monday, the task force has now issued 3,992 citations and conducted 3,719 traffic stops since launching in December 2025. Among the citations issued, 2,518 were for ...