Las Vegas Police Face Multiple Investigations, Including Former Executive Director's Misappropriation of Hundreds of Thousands

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is currently facing multiple investigations involving its officers and various criminal activities. The former executive director of the LVMPD Foundation has pleaded not guilty to charges of misappropriating donations, allegedly diverting funds to a second nonprofit and taking hundreds of thousands of dollars for personal use. In a separate case, suspended Sergeant Kevin Menon is facing charges related to setting up illegal arrests on the Strip and possessing child sex abuse material. Menon was arrested on October 23, and his court appearance is pending. Additionally, a retired police sergeant has indicated plans to plead guilty to charges of attempted theft and oppression, stemming from allegations of stealing from massage parlors while on duty. The LVMPD is also investigating several commercial robberies, including incidents that occurred on September 6 and October 13, with reports indicating that suspects threatened employees with weapons during these crimes. Police are actively searching for suspects involved in these robberies as well.