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'I'm Joe Lombardo': Nevada governor not ticketed after being pulled over in a traffic stop
By Jessica Hill, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 14, 2026
· 3 min read
Nevada's governor was pulled over by a Las Vegas police officer in May for allegedly failing to stop at a red light before making a right turn in his pickup truck. He wasn’t ticketed after identifying himself. “I’m Joe Lombardo,” he said as the officer arrived at the passenger-side window, police...
Key takeaway Lombardo was pulled over May 15 by an officer from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the agency Lombardo led as sheriff for eight years.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
For residents of Piney Point Village , the story of Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo's traffic stop may raise questions about how local law enforcement handles similar situations. In Harris County, where Piney Point is located, drivers who fail to stop at a red light before making a right turn can expect to be pulled over and potentially ticketed. The fact that Governor Lombardo was not ticketed after identifying himself has sparked debate about special treatment, but local law enforcement experts say it's not uncommon for officers to use discretion when dealing with minor violations. As Piney Point Village residents go about their daily commutes, they may wonder whether they would receive similar leniency if pulled over for a similar infraction. The incident serves as a reminder to follow traffic laws and appreciate the professionalism of local law enforcement officers who make decisions about when to issue citations.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Nevada's governor was pulled over by a Las Vegas police officer in May for allegedly failing to stop at a red light before making a right turn in his pickup truck. He wasn’t ticketed after identifying himself. “I’m Joe Lombardo,” he said as the officer arrived at the passenger-side window, police...
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