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Date: 07-14-2023
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Case Number: 2:22-cr-00064
Judge: Andrew P. Gordon
Court: United States District Court for the District of Nevada (Clark County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States Attorney’s Office in Las Vegas
Defendant's Attorney: Richard J. Pocker
Description: Las Vegas, Nevada criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with robbing three casinos and stealing approximately $164,000 in total.
Caleb Mitchell Rogers (33) was found guilty of three counts of interference with commerce by robbery and one count of brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.
According to court documents and evidence presented during the four-day trial, Rogers stole approximately $73,810 from a casino in the western part of Las Vegas on November 12, 2021. A few months later, on January 6, 2022, he robbed a casino in North Las Vegas of approximately $11,500. In both robberies, he walked directly to the casino’s cashier cage and demanded money from the cashiers.
The third robbery occurred on February 27, 2022, in which Rogers ran toward two casino employees in the sportsbook area and yelled: “Get away from the money. I’ve got a gun. I will shoot you!” Rogers climbed over the counter and shoved one of the employees to the floor, before grabbing approximately $78,898 and placing it into a bag. Rogers fled when the employees triggered an alarm. As Rogers ran toward the parking garage, a casino security officer tackled him. Rogers drew a .357 caliber revolver and, with his finger on the trigger, threatened: “I’m going to shoot you!” Security officers were able to disarm Rogers and restrain him until LVMPD officers arrived. The officers arrested Rogers and seized his firearm. Checking the revolver’s serial number, officers learned that it belonged to the LVMPD.
The statutory maximum penalty is 20 years in prison for each count of interference with commerce by robbery, and life imprisonment for brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.
United States Attorney Jason M. Frierson for the District of Nevada and Special Agent in Charge Spencer L. Evans for the FBI made the announcement.
This case was investigated by the FBI and the LVMPD. Assistant United States Attorneys Dan Cowhig and David Kiebler are prosecuting the case.
18:1951 - Interference with Commerce by Robbery
(1-3)
18:924(c)(1)(A)(ii) - Brandishing a Firearm During and In Relation to a Crime of Violence
(4)
Outcome: 07/14/2023 98 MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Jury Trial as to Caleb Mitchell Rogers held on 7/14/2023 before Judge Andrew P. Gordon. Crtrm Administrator: M. Johansen; AUSA: Daniel Cowhig and David Kiebler; Def Counsel: Richard Pocker; Court Reporter/Recorder: Paige Christian; Time of Hearing: 9:35 a.m. - 12:52 p.m.; Courtroom: 6C; Day 5 of the trial. The defendant is present. (see attached minutes of proceedings) The defendant is remanded to custody. Sentencing and disposition set for 10/12/2023 at 09:00 AM in LV Courtroom 6C before Judge Andrew P. Gordon. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MAJ) (Entered: 07/14/2023)
07/14/2023 99 JURY INSTRUCTIONS as to Caleb Mitchell Rogers (CJS) (Entered: 07/14/2023)
07/14/2023 102 REDACTED JURY VERDICT (CJS) (Entered: 07/14/2023)
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