Most Dangerous Nevada Prisoners Moving Closer To Las Vegas

It seems like everyone is moving to the Las Vegas area. Californians are moving here in droves and sure we like to complain, but it's not all that bad. Especially not bad when you consider that the most dangerous Nevada prisoners are about to relocate to just outside of the valley. Joy.

Yes, in what is the worst trade since Babe Ruth was sent to the New York Yankees for $100,000, the state of Nevada has decided to swap the designations of two prisons in the state. High Desert State Prison is going to become the state's maximum security prison, meanwhile Ely State Prison will become a medium security prison.

Moving sucks. You could break something. Moving hundreds of the most dangerous Nevada prisoners? You could break society. So they want to make sure to get this right. After all, High Desert State Prison is only around 25 miles from the border of the Las Vegas valley.

High Desert State Prison in Indian Springs will be taking in as many as 700 maximum security offenders, the worst of the worst. That's a massive bump up! Thankfully as part of the process, HDSP will be sending upwards of 1400 "less dangerous" prisoners up to Ely State Prison.

By doing this, the number of offenders at High Desert will be fewer, and therefore the staff will have a better ratio and be able to take better care (and keep better watch) of their prisoners.

God knows they'll need the help. Two years ago a guy broke out of the place using lotion and electricity to break out of big house and nearly escape on a bus to Mexico. Plus just this Tuesday someone got one fence away from breaking out. Not to mention all of the fights that have gone down at the venue.

Hello to our new neighbors. Please don't come by and ask for sugar. Thanks.

It's always interesting to see which cities are considered safe and dangerous in the US. It can also be helpful if you're planning a big move. Now, there's a new study out that pinpoints the most dangerous cities in America.

The new study comes from Noradarealestate.com. In it, they say, "From gang violence to high levels of property crime, these cities have earned their spots on the list." Yikes.

Before we get to the crime in each region of the country, let's look at some of the No. 1s in this study. According to Noradarealestate.com, the "FBI's most dangerous city" in the West is Stockton, California. In the Midwest, it's St. Louis, Missouri. Then, in the South, it's Baltimore, Maryland; and in the Northeast, it's Hartford, Connecticut. Noradarealestate.com notes that even though these cities are dangerous in the report, "each of these cities has also demonstrated resilience and a commitment to addressing these issues through various initiatives and collaborative efforts. By focusing on community engagement, comprehensive strategies, and investment in socio-economic development, these cities can work towards creating safer, more inclusive, and prosperous communities for all residents." So, it's not all dismal. There is definitely hope.

So, what's the most dangerous city in America? Detroit. "The violent crime index, encompassing homicides, robberies, and aggravated assaults, is alarmingly high," the study states. "The prevalence of guns and gang activity further exacerbates the issue, making Detroit a concerning place in terms of personal safety." That said, I love Detroit, and even though it's good to see which cities are trending up and down in terms of crime, remember that every city has its good and bad areas. So, don't write these towns off your list because of one study. Find the full study from Noradarealestate.com here.

Check out the most dangerous cities in America by region below, via the latest FBI data.

No. 1 on the FBI's list is Stockton, California, with a population of 308,348. Other cities in the top five include San Bernardino, California; Oakland, California; Anchorage, Alaska; and Pueblo, Colorado. Find the full FBI data here.

No. 1 on the FBI's list is Baltimore, Maryland. Other cities in the top five include Memphis, Tennessee; Little Rock, Arkansas; Nashville, Tennessee; and New Orleans, Louisiana. Find the full FBI data here.

No. 1 on the FBI's list is St. Louis, Missouri. Other cities in the top five include Kansas City, Missouri; Rockford, Illinois; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Find the full FBI data here.

No. 1 on the FBI's list is Hartford, Connecticut. Other cities in the top five include Buffalo, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Rochester, New York; and Bridgeport, Connecticut. Find the full FBI data here.