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Man accused of harming elderly person in Pahrump has been arrested in Las Vegas

Pahrump law enforcement looking for man accused of abusing elderly person
Posted at 3:13 PM, Apr 04, 2024
and last updated 2024-04-13 15:59:00-04

April 11 - The Nye County Sheriff's office said Simmons was arrested by Las Vegas police on Thursday.

Josh Simmons arrest

April 4 - The Nye County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man accused of hurting an elderly person in Pahrump.

According to law enforcement, Josh Simmons is wanted in connection with a "violent crime against an elderly person", which happened on March 30, 2024.

He is 45 years old and is described as being 5'9" and 280 pounds with brown hair and eyes.

Nye County officials said he is known to drive a white International Prostar+ semi-truck and a grey Dodge 3500 pickup truck, possibly with Utah license plates.

Anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts is urged to notify the Nye County Sheriff’s Office at 775-751-7000, option #5. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers of Nevada online or at (702) 385-5555.