Judge denies motion to dismiss felony charge against former Mesquite police chief

By: Dana Gentry

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: September 9, 2026

Words: 352

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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A preliminary hearing is scheduled Nov. 4 in the criminal case against former Mesquite Police Chief MaQuade Chesley, who is accused of one felony count of secretly recording a conversation in Mesquite City Hall.

Chesley is the second public official prosecuted by Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson for the alleged offense in the last year.

Henderson City Councilwoman Carrie Cox, who is seeking reelection, faces trial in October for allegedly recording her …

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