LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A former Las Vegas Metro Police Department sergeant who is currently under investigation is facing new charges.
Sergeant Kevin Menon was arrested on Wednesday morning before his initial courtroom appearance on two new counts of child pornography.
Channel 13's Jaewon Jung was planning to cover the initial arraignment for his indictment by a Clark County grand jury on Oct. 10 on charges of oppression, subornation of perjury and battery on a protected person for orchestrating arrests on the Las Vegas Strip when we heard from Attorney Dominic Gentile in the courtroom that Sgt. Menon was arrested.
When Jaewon asked Gentile, he said 'no comment.'
My colleague @JhovaniNews heard from attorney Dominic Gentile in the courtroom that Sgt. Kevin Menon was arrested downstairs before his arraignment this morning.When I asked Gentile, he said no comment. I asked if there’s anything he could say, he became standoffish. @KTNV
— Jaewon Jung (@jaewonnews) October 23, 2024
Here is bodycam footage showing Sgt. Menon's suspected arrest tactics
Channel 13's Jaewon Jung is currently outside of Menon's house where she says Metro is taking pictures and looking around. Police wouldn't confirm to her if a search warrant is being served but streets are blocked off.
Metro investigators have been on scene since this morning. They appear to be searching the house of Sergeant Kevin Menon, arrested this morning on child porn charges.@KTNV pic.twitter.com/ayPENeE7JF
— Jaewon Jung (@jaewonnews) October 23, 2024
Menon's wife was seen picking up her dog and leaving the home, appearing emotional.
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Menon will be due in court on Thursday, Oct. 24. Channel 13 will have you covered.
Sgt. Kevin Menon booked on child porn charges at CCDC. Looks like he’s due in court tomorrow morning.@KTNV pic.twitter.com/Ljt6TKrsle
— Jaewon Jung (@jaewonnews) October 23, 2024
He has been employed at LVMPD since 2014. He was assigned to the Tourist Safety Division.
In September, he was placed on leave without pay.
This is a developing story, stick with KTNV for more updates.
