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Ex-Las Vegas Cop Sentenced to 12 Years for $165K Casino Heists
crime2 years ago

Ex-Las Vegas Cop Sentenced to 12 Years for $165K Casino Heists

Caleb M. Rogers, a former Las Vegas police officer, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for robbing three casinos, including one where he brandished his service firearm. Rogers, who was low on funds due to a gambling addiction, stole over $160,000 from the Red Rock, Aliante, and Rio casinos between November 2021 and February 2022. He was found guilty of three counts of robbery and one count of brandishing a firearm, and was ordered to pay over $85,000 in restitution. Rogers was captured on security cameras during the heists and was eventually tackled by security personnel at the Rio casino.

"Las Vegas Police Officer Faces Life Sentence for Casino Heists"
crime2 years ago

"Las Vegas Police Officer Faces Life Sentence for Casino Heists"

A Las Vegas police officer, Caleb Rogers, has been found guilty on all counts of stealing nearly $165,000 during a series of casino heists, including one where he used a loaded department-issued weapon. Rogers, who faces a potential life sentence, will be sentenced in October. The jury reached a verdict after three hours of deliberation. Rogers' younger brother testified against him, providing details of their involvement in the first heist. Prosecutors portrayed Rogers as a gambling addict who used his law enforcement knowledge to carry out the robberies. Casino employees testified about the lasting impact of their encounters with the robber. Rogers' lawyer plans to appeal the conviction.