A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department sergeant finds himself on the other side of the law after being arrested and facing a series of charges, including battery and multiple counts of oppression under the color of office—one which included the use of force—a situation bringing to light concerns about police conduct within the force responsible for tourist safety in the city's bustling convention center area.
Sgt. Kevin Menon, 42, was detained and booked into the Clark County Detention Center yesterday, these events stem from allegations that spurred a months-long investigation by the Metro’s internal affairs bureau, an investigation that is ongoing, according to authorities, and during which he has been on paid leave since May, but suspended of his police powers—a condition of his employment that has remained in place even as the inquiry into his actions progressed.
The charges against Menon, as reported by Review Journal, include "oppression under the color of office," which according to state law, involves a law enforcement officer acting outside the bounds of legality and with malice while performing their duties, it covers acts such as the unlawful detention of individuals or the malicious handling of property, and when such acts involve physical force or the threat thereof, the charge escalates to a felony.
Moreover, the sergeant is accused of "subornation of perjury," which involves pressuring or inducing another individual to commit perjury, is considered a felony, a reminder of the gravity of truth and law in the justice system, as per the statute. Menon's initial court appearance was scheduled for today, details regarding the outcomes of this initial court proceeding weren't immediately available as the story continues to develop; FOX5 Vegas contributed to this report with initial insights into the investigation and charges faced by Menon.
