LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Metropolis of Las Vegas filed a movement Thursday to dismiss a federal lawsuit filed in opposition to it and officers in its marshals unit, in keeping with U.S. District Courtroom paperwork.
The grievance in opposition to town, filed on behalf of Derek Myers in March 2025, accused town of getting “renegade city marshals” who carried out unlawful visitors stops, searches, and arrests on property the place they’d no authority.
Myers was driving on I-11/US95 on Jan. 9, 2025, when he was pulled over by the 2 metropolis marshals, Jason Brooks and Sergio Guzman, for alleged visitors violations. Based on the lawsuit, he and his automobile have been searched with no warrant, and he was taken into custody for 17 hours. Myers is searching for $1 million in compensatory and punitive damages.
Lawsuit filed in opposition to Las Vegas metropolis marshals for alleged ‘abuse of authority’
Myers was detained for suspicion of DUI after marshals noticed him swerving, tailgating, rushing, and driving recklessly, court docket paperwork said.
“This case is under review by the city attorney’s office, but we do anticipate charges will be filed,” in keeping with Jace Radke, Metropolis of Las Vegas media relations supervisor.
“The Myers lawsuit aims to hinder the enforcement of Nevada’s public safety laws by city marshals, who are category 1 peace officers in this state,” Radke added.
Based on the movement, peace officers do have the authorized authority to conduct a visitors cease to forestall somebody from endangering the general public with reckless driving.
Paperwork state the crux of Myers’ case is predicated on the marshals not having the authorized authority for pulling him over, and since the arrest was authorized, there aren’t any constitutional violations, and the lawsuit needs to be dismissed.
