Class action lawsuit claims Las Vegas city marshals made unlawful arrests
A recent class action lawsuit has been filed against the City of Las Vegas and its peace officers, accusing them of carrying out “unlawful arrests” that fall outside their legal jurisdiction. This lawsuit, which was submitted to the US District Court, alleges that city marshals engaged in a “systemic pattern of unconstitutional and unlawful conduct.”
The lawsuit further asserts that these officers repeatedly and intentionally pulled over, searched, detained, and arrested individuals outside of their designated jurisdiction. The 16-page legal document, brought forth by attorney Adam Breeden on behalf of Derek Myers, centers around an incident that occurred on January 9. Myers claims that he was stopped by marshals on I-11 near Craig Road for alleged speeding and tailing too closely. During the encounter, the marshals purportedly conducted searches of Myers and his vehicle without a warrant, administered a flawed DUI test, and proceeded to place him under arrest. Following his arrest, Myers found himself detained in jail for 17 hours before ultimately being released. Notably, no criminal charges were brought against Myers in connection with this incident.
The lawsuit specifically aims to secure over $1 million in damages for battery, false arrest, and the infringement of Myers’ 4th and 14th Amendment rights. These violations pertain to the unlawful search and seizure and false imprisonment of Myers. Despite efforts to obtain a response from the city, FOX5 has yet to receive a comment on this matter.
In summary, this legal action sheds light on what appears to be prevalent misconduct on the part of Las Vegas city marshals. The accusations of operating beyond their legal boundaries and engaging in unconstitutional behavior have sparked a significant legal challenge seeking accountability and justice for those affected. The outcome of this lawsuit stands to have far-reaching implications for law enforcement practices and accountability in the city of Las Vegas.