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.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2024 at 3:41 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
The two suspects accused of animal cruelty felony crimes connected to the death of Reba the Bulldog have been indicted by a grand jury.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2024 at 12:46 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
Las Vegas Metro police are looking for a wanted person near Charleston Boulevard.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2024 at 2:08 AM PST
|By Brittany Defran
New details on a family disturbance incident that occured in the Inspirada neighborhood in Henderson.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2024 at 12:55 AM PST
|By Brittany Defran
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has revoked the gaming license of former president and Chief Operating Officer of MGM Grand and Resorts World Las Vegas, Scott Sibella.
Updated: Dec. 18, 2024 at 7:52 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
Court documents reveal details of central valley domestic dispute that led to a deadly shooting.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 10:18 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
A U.S. District Court jury unanimously decided to award Kirstin Blaise Lobato $34 million in a lawsuit against Las Vegas Metro Police.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 3:44 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
On Sunday, Dec. 8, police responded to a welfare check that was requested by 26-year-old Cesar Reyes II family. The family reportedly discovered a suicide note in California.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 1:28 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has announced he is looking to run for Governor in the next election cycle.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2024 at 2:40 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
Clark County is asking for residents input regarding their housing concerns and obstacles they have faced seeking affordable housing.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2024 at 1:50 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
Las Vegas Metro Police held a “DUI Blitz” initiative over the weekend in an effort to keep people safe on Valley roads.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2024 at 7:46 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
Nevada Department of Public safety have reported a deadly crash in Moapa Valley.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2024 at 3:13 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
A court order has requested 20 Nevada State Prison inmates including Deobra Redden to receive tuberculosis testing.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2024 at 3:58 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
Las Vegas Metro Police are looking for the driver who ran on foot after hitting a pedestrian in an east valley crash.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2024 at 1:50 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran and Jaclyn Schultz
Las Vegas Fire and Rescue are investigating a large plume of smoke coming from a structure located on Tam Drive.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2024 at 9:44 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
Las Vegas Metro Police has partnered with Liberty Baptist Church to celebrate the holiday season with their annual Christmas Experience.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2024 at 8:32 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
The Las vegas Ballpark is now accepting submissions from singers interested in singing the National Anthem during the Aviators 2025 season.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2024 at 7:09 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
A Las Vegas District Court Judge could dismiss all criminal charges against Margaret Rudin, also known as the Black Widow.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2024 at 6:01 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
A Clark County School District employee was arrested off campus and faces multiple sex crime charges involving a minor, an arrest report shows.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2024 at 4:44 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
The Henderson Police Department have shared the results of their “Click It or Ticket” road safety initiative.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2024 at 10:55 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
Las Vegas Metro Police is investigating a west valley crash that left two pedestrians hospitalized.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2024 at 6:19 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
A physical education teacher for Clark County School District has been arrested in connection to reports of a sexual assault with a minor.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2024 at 11:17 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
Las Vegas Metro Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting near North Las Vegas Boulevard.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2024 at 10:12 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
Nevada State Police is set to honor the lives of two Troopers killed by a drunk driver.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2024 at 9:15 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
Las Vegas Metro police are investigating a fatal pedestrian east valley crash.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2024 at 7:38 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
A trailer carrying chickpeas burned in Death Valley National Park.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2024 at 8:23 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
Las Vegas Metro Police are investigating an east valley crash Thursday evening.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2024 at 4:50 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
According to HPD, the collision occurred on Wednesday, Nov. 27 just before noon in the shopping center of West Warm Springs Road.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2024 at 4:04 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
According to LVMPD two vehicles were involved in a crash just before 1 p.m. at the intersection of Koval and Westchester.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2024 at 9:25 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
Las Vegas Metro Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash Wednesday evening.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2024 at 5:35 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
Human rights activists in Las Vegas have organized a rally and candlelight vigil in honor of Brandon Durham.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2024 at 4:44 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
The Southern Nevada Health District announced the first flu related death in Clark County.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2024 at 3:58 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran and Victoria Saha
Animal Protection Services were dispatched to a Las Vegas neighborhood were multiple dogs were found running loose.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 4:57 PM PST
|By Kim Passoth and Brittany Defran
Governor Joe Lombardo has requested the Clark County School District implement a corrective action plan and appoint a compliance monitor.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 7:06 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
Las Vegas Metro police are looking for a man with warrants for his arrest.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 6:10 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
Las Vegas Police is looking for a man accused of stealing from a store near Washington Avenue.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 5:15 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
Las Vegas Metro Police have arrested a volunteer Palo Verde High School coach for inappropriate contact with a minor.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 2:58 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
A family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Excalibur after one person died due to a poolside incident.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 7:15 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
Las Vegas Metro Police are investigating a central valley crash that left one person injured Thursday evening.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 5:45 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
Today marks 44 years since a deadly fire ripped through the MGM Grand.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 4:48 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
The North Las Vegas City Council candidate will not seek a recount, although the margin between his opponent is slim.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 3:35 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
FOX5 obtained the arrest report for Cedric Hasan, the man linked to over 30 burglaries in Las Vegas. Hasan was also arrested in early Nov. for allegedly stealing in the north valley.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 3:02 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has certified the economic impact of the second annual F1 Grand Prix in Sin City.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 2:47 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
A Las Vegas Metro police sergeant facing child porn charges has pleaded not guilty.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2024 at 6:30 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
The Stretch for Change Foundation has announced a planned rally to march along Fremont for Brandon Durham.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2024 at 3:22 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
Las Vegas police are investigating a deadly stabbing that happened Tuesday morning.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2024 at 2:38 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
Officials announced emergency preparedness efforts are underway over the Las Vegas Strip ahead of the second annual Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2024 at 6:49 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
FOX5 obtained court documents that revealed new details about the moments leading to an officer shooting and killing Brandon Durham.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2024 at 3:56 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
Las Vegas Metro Police have shared an update on the crash involving a pedestrian in early August.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2024 at 2:29 PM PST
|By Brittany Defran
FOX5 reached out across the valley to understand the rules and regulations for using political signs before and after Election Day.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2024 at 11:52 AM PST
|By Brittany Defran
A Las Vegas couple has filed a lawsuit against the company Pfizer for one of their birth control products, which they believe causes brain cancer.