(WNY News Now) – A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officer, Caleb Mitchell Rogers, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison and three years of supervised release for his involvement in three casino robberies, resulting in the theft of approximately $164,000. This verdict follows a jury conviction in July 2023, which found Rogers guilty of multiple charges, including brandishing a firearm during the crimes.
Las Vegas – Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officer Caleb Mitchell Rogers, aged 33, was handed a 12-year prison sentence and a three-year supervised release by United States District Judge Andrew P. Gordon. Rogers had been found guilty by a jury in July 2023 after a four-day trial, where he faced multiple charges, including three counts of interference with commerce by robbery and one count of brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.
Court documents reveal that Rogers executed three separate casino robberies, commencing in November 2021. His first heist took place on November 12, 2021, at a casino located in the western part of Las Vegas. During this robbery, Rogers absconded with a staggering $73,810. In a subsequent incident on January 6, 2022, he targeted a North Las Vegas casino, making off with approximately $11,500. In both instances, Rogers entered the casinos and confronted cashiers, explicitly demanding money.
The most violent and audacious of the three robberies occurred on February 27, 2022, when Rogers stormed a casino’s sportsbook area. He threatened two casino employees, yelling, “Get away from the money. I’ve got a gun. I will shoot you!” Rogers proceeded to leap over the counter, shoving one employee to the floor, and then snatched around $78,898, placing it into a bag. However, when the alarmed employees triggered a response, Rogers attempted to flee towards the parking garage. A casino security officer intervened and tackled Rogers. In a chilling moment, Rogers brandished a .357 caliber revolver, placing his finger on the trigger, and threatened to shoot the security officer. Fortunately, other security officers managed to disarm Rogers and restrain him until LVMPD officers arrived on the scene. Rogers was subsequently arrested, and his firearm was confiscated. It was determined that the weapon belonged to the LVMPD, adding another layer of intrigue to the case.
United States Attorney Jason M. Frierson for the District of Nevada and Special Agent in Charge Spencer L. Evans for the FBI jointly made the announcement regarding Rogers’ sentencing.
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