An off-duty Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Officer accused of robbing a casino with his department-issued gun and suspected in two other robberies has been charged with federal crimes, officials announced Thursday.
Highlights
- Caleb Rogers, 33, has been charged with interference with commerce by robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.
- He was arrested Feb.
- 27 after reportedly robbing the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino at gunpoint and attempting to abscond with $78,898.
- Police said they seized from Rogers a black, drawstring bag with the cash inside, and a Ruger revolver with a serial number covered by a yellow sticker.
- The weapon belongs to the Las Vegas Metro department, and it was assigned to Rogers in a time span that includes the robberies, prosecutors said.
- He appeared in federal court Thursday but did not enter a plea.