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Las Vegas Police Officer Arrested for 'Kill List' Threats
Newly obtained report details FBI tip, alleged threats, and weapons seized in home search.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 11:41pm
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The seizure of firearms and ammunition from a Las Vegas police officer's home raises concerns about threats of violence from those in positions of authority.Las Vegas TodayA 47-year-old Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officer named Jason De La Garrigue was arrested on April 11 after investigators were alerted by an FBI tip about threats he allegedly made against multiple people in several states. The report says De La Garrigue repeatedly mentioned a 'kill list', used accurate personal information about targets and relatives, and widened the threats to include family members. Following the arrest, police searched De La Garrigue's home and reported seizing a Glock 27 handgun, an AR-style rifle, 16 loaded rifle magazines, boxes of ammunition, and several electronic devices.
Why it matters
This case highlights growing concerns about threats of violence from law enforcement officers, which can undermine public trust in the police force. It also raises questions about how to identify and address mental health issues that may be contributing to such behavior among those in positions of authority.
The details
According to the arrest report, a victim told investigators they received about 65 threatening calls in one day from a man later identified as De La Garrigue, who allegedly claimed to have AR-style rifles, large amounts of ammunition, and 'nothing to lose.' Investigators allege De La Garrigue repeatedly mentioned a 'kill list', used accurate personal information about targets and relatives, and widened the threats to include family members. The report says multiple people in different states reported a similar pattern of harassment over the last two to three years, with threats escalating from intimidation to explicit statements about killing specific individuals.
- On April 10, the FBI alerted investigators about the threats.
- On April 11, De La Garrigue was arrested.
- On April 14, De La Garrigue appeared in court, where a judge left previous bail set at $1 million.
- De La Garrigue is scheduled to return to court on July 28.
The players
Jason De La Garrigue
A 47-year-old officer with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department who was arrested for allegedly making threats against multiple people in several states.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
The law enforcement agency that employed De La Garrigue and is investigating the threats made by the officer.
What they’re saying
“We must take all threats of violence seriously, especially when they come from those entrusted to uphold the law.”
— Robert Jenkins, Las Vegas Resident
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on July 28 whether to keep De La Garrigue's bail set at $1 million.
The takeaway
This case highlights the need for better mental health support and oversight for law enforcement officers, as well as the importance of swift action to address any threats of violence from those in positions of authority.
