05/18/2026
It's time for our elected Sheriff's to stand behind the oath they took. This man is absolutely upholding his oath by standing up to the courts. Lawrence County deserves this type of servant and I humbly ask for your vote November 3rd, 2026 so I can serve our people the right way.
A Las Vegas sheriff is defying a court order to release a career criminal with 35 prior arrests, sparking a legal standoff over public safety and judicial authority.
Sheriff Kevin McMahill refused to release 36 year old Joshua Sanchez-Lopez after a judge granted him house arrest for a grand larceny charge in early 2026.
The suspect has a lengthy criminal record in Las Vegas, Nevada, including a conviction for involuntary mansla*ghter.
McMahill argued that the suspect poses an unreasonable risk to the community and has a history of cut ankle monitors.
In a previous incident, Sanchez-Lopez allegedly posted a photo of his discarded electronic monitor on social media after fleeing from police.
The sheriff’s department filed a petition with the Nevada Supreme Court to clarify who has the final word on inmate releases.
The suspect's defense attorney maintains that the sheriff is overstepping his legal bounds by ignoring a judge's directive.
As of May 2026, the Nevada Supreme Court is reviewing the case to determine if law enforcement can legally block court ordered releases.
Sanchez-Lopez remains in custody while the high court weighs the balance between defendant rights and executive authority.
The ruling is expected to set a major precedent for the Nevada justice system.
