Brittany Defran
Digital Content Producer
Brittany Defran joins the FOX5 team from Shreveport, Louisiana, where she launched a digital newscast using new technology.
During her two years in Louisiana, she worked closely with the digital and news departments to share stories that impacted residents and mattered to the community.
Brittany studied at Florida State University.
With four years of experience in the Digital and TV news industry, she is excited to report stories that will positively impact Valley residents.
When she's not in the Newsroom, Brittany enjoys walking her mini-golden-doodle Milo, spending time outdoors, and connecting with family.
The death of Officer Roscow is not only sending waves here in the Valley, but has also received national response.
Las Vegas Metro police are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian near Decatur Boulevard and west Bell Drive are closed in all directions.
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford to join 11 other Attorneys General for a lawsuit against DOGE.
Clark County is set to host events in celebration of Black History month throughout February.
The Weekend is set to stop in Las Vegas for his North America ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ tour.
North Las Vegas police officers responded to reports of a person with a handgun near Lone Mountain and Camino Al Norte.
A possible pipe bomb was spotted and caused a road closure, according to Nye County Sheriff’s office.
On Tuesday afternoon near Lone Mountain and Camino Al Norte officers responded to reports of a person with a handgun. There was an exchange in gunfire. An officer and the suspect died due to their injuries.
According to HFD a small outside fire was ignited in an area that was connected to a Henderson home.
According to LVMPD on Jan. 25 around 6 p.m. police responded to a call at the Westgate Hotel after a man discovered his car with a broken window and about 40 firearms stolen from inside.
Officers responded to reports of a shooting on Dec. 23 around 3 p.m. near the Nucleus Plaza Shopping Mall.
Several FBI senior officials are reportedly being forced to resign or retire to avoid being fired, according to several reports.
According to NSP on Jan. 15 LVMPD requested the Nevada Highway Patrol Traffic Homicide Units' assistance to investigate a fatal crash that happened near Lamb Boulevard and Stewart Avenue.
On Jan. 25 police received reports of a woman suffering from a stab wounds after her three children found her covered in blood and facetimes their grandmother.
Court documents reveal new details in the moments leading up to and following a deadly shooting in Las Vegas.
Henderson Police is investigating a crash that left four people injured in Henderson.
According to CCSD 25-year-old Kurt Tumbagahan turned himself in following an investigation and a summon for his arrest.
Las Vegas Metro police are investigating a deadly north Valley crash involving a pedestrian.
Las Vegas police shared new details and video showing the moment an off-duty police officer fatally shot a man fighting a woman.
LVMPD says two motorcyclists were hit by several cars near Blue Diamond and Hualpai Monday evening.
According to NSP just after 6:30 a.m. a Trooper responded to a call and was first on the scene to help a mother deliver her baby.
Davis is facing murder charges related to the death of Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas.
According to the city manager on Jan. 21 MaQuade Chesley’s employment as chief of police was terminated.
LVMPD report on Jan. 24 around 2:37 p.m. an SUV collided with a pedestrian near east Karen and Paradise.
According to CCFD on Jan. 24 just after 7 p.m. multiple callers reported a house fire near Craig and Lamb.
Boulder City police are investigating a shooting on 6th Street and Avenue I Friday morning.
According to LVMPD the collision occurred on Jan. 6 around 7:30 p.m. near East Tropicana Avenue east of the South Nellis Boulevard intersection.
On Jan. 20 a Las Vegas Metro Police officer responded to reports of a suspicious person at the Starbucks located at 3755 Spring Mountain Rd. Las Vegas.
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino has revealed the details of a $300 million remodel and new NETFLIX BITES dining experience.
Court documents reveal Deobra Redden was serving a prison sentence of up to 65 years.
Court documents reveal on Jan. 8, Kayan Hung Corredor was arrested and booked into Clark County Detention Center. Hung faces 18 felony charges for acting as a Medical Practitioner and performing health care procedures without a license and obtaining possession of a dangerous drug without a prescription.
LVMPD report the person driving a Nissan Maxima on Jan. 19 who allegedly hit someone waking in the crosswalk on Eastern Avenue, south of Owens Avenue and left the scene was located on Monday.
Las Vegas Metro Police Sex Offender Apprehension unit have arrested Denver Baoec-Asuncion, who is accused of kidnapping and sexual assault.
Jose Soriano was extradited to Las Vegas after getting arrested for the second time in Virginia.
According to NDOC on Jan. 15, 43-year-old Michael Dorotiak died at University Medical Center in Las Vegas.
According to LVMPD, the robbery took place on Oct. 14 around 1:40 p.m. at a business located in the area of East Charleston Boulevard and Fremont Street.
There is an outpouring of support from Southern Nevada is growing. The Rotary International District 5300 is among those collecting essential items for those impacted by the devastation.
Nevada State Police responded to the incident on Tuesday, Jan. 7 around 7:30 p.m. near the area of Galleria Drive on IR11 northbound and the on-ramp entrance.
The Las Vegas Aces are partnering with the Los Angeles Sparks to collect and distribute donations to those impacted by the wildfires.
Las Vegas resorts and hotels are offering discounts to those fleeing the California fires.
According to court documents, on Dec. 27, the Las Vegas Community Impact Initiative was made aware of the death. Officials suspected it was an overdose.
According to NLVPD on Monday, Jan 6 just before 4 p.m. police responded to the Webb Avenue and Stocker Street area.
City of Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley posted to X extending a heartfelt message to the victims impacted by the California wildfires.
NLVFD responded to a structure fire on Tuesday, Jan. 7 near Clayton and Washburn where a 92-year-old woman was found in critical condition.
Las Vegas police are expected to provide additional details into the Cybertruck explosion investigation Tuesday.
Nevada Lt. Governor Stavros Anthony has announced the formation of a task force to protect women’s sports.
A woman with dementia is missing in North Las Vegas.
Police reported to the crash just before 8 p.m. at the intersection of Paradise and Naples.
LVMPD responded to reports of a crash a little after 7 p.m. at the intersection of McLeod and Flamingo.
National Park Services has announced scheduled burn sites in the Lake Mead Recreation Area.
