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In recent times, an unsettling pattern has emerged with numerous individuals responsible for a spree of crimes being released back into the community by lenient judges. Often, these offenders find themselves back on the streets only to quickly engage in criminal activities once again.
In response to this troubling trend, a senior law enforcement officer in Las Vegas has taken a stand. Faced with an order from Las Vegas Justice Court Judge Eric Goodman to release Joshua Sanchez-Lopez—a man with a staggering 35 arrests—Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill made a decisive move. Prioritizing public safety, Sheriff McMahill chose not to follow the release order, emphasizing his commitment to protecting the community.
Sheriff McMahill’s actions underscore his responsibility to safeguard the public, a duty he clearly takes seriously.
It’s perplexing that law enforcement recognizes the potential threat posed by such individuals, yet the judicial system sometimes fails to acknowledge this.
It’s reassuring to witness someone steadfastly fulfilling their obligations in this situation, although it appears Judge Goodman is not among those taking a firm stance.
The dispute began after Las Vegas Justice Court Judge Eric Goodman ordered Joshua Sanchez-Lopez released on electronic monitoring, a program that allows defendants to leave jail while wearing a GPS ankle bracelet, according to KLAS.
But law enforcement officials declined to release Sanchez-Lopez, arguing his criminal history makes him too dangerous to supervise in the community.
Sanchez-Lopez, 36, is a felon whose record includes 35 arrests and prior prison time for drug and involuntary manslaughter charges, according to records cited by KLAS.
This doesn’t seem like a goblin who should be running around loose, ankle monitor or not. And why is it that the cops see this, but not the judge?
When police declined to release him, Goodman ordered the department to comply and warned officials they could face contempt sanctions if they did not, the outlet reported.
“When someone has dozens of prior arrests and a history of violations, that raises serious concerns about whether they can safely be released into the community,” said David Moody, a retired LVMPD detective and state president of FOP in Nevada. “From a law enforcement perspective, public safety has to come first.”
It’s good to see someone in this matter is actually doing their job. That wouldn’t be Judge Goodman, in case you’re wondering.