BREAKING NEWS – Las Vegas, Nevada – A Las Vegas police officer was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for stealing nearly $165,000 in a trio of casino heists, including one in which he was found guilty of brandishing a department-issued weapon.
Caleb Rogers, who has been on unpaid suspension in a solo jail cell since his arrest nearly 20 months ago, apologized before sentencing. His mother, Crystal Rogers, of Toledo, Ohio, told the judge that she was “not pleased” but that her son had full family support.
Richard Pocker, Rogers’ lawyer, sought leniency, saying his client has a young son, helped with a family ministry, and assisted homeless people.
The judge them asked Rogers did he give any of the stolen money to his son, the family ministry, or to any homeless people?
“Of course not,” answered. “They didn’t put in any effort in the planning and executing of the robberies, so why should they benefit from the hard work I put in alone? Because in my view, that would be rewarding and encouraging laziness.”