Former Las Vegas Officer Pleaded Guilty to Stalking
The 48-year-old former officer admitted to making death threats against victims between 2024 and 2026.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Law Enforcement
A 48-year-old former Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officer, Jason De La Garrigue, has pleaded guilty to aggravated stalking. De La Garrigue made repeated death threats to victims and their relatives while blaming them for his brother's suicide.
Why it matters
The case highlights the dangers of targeted harassment and the intersection of mental health crises with law enforcement conduct. It underscores how threats, particularly those involving firearms, draw direct intervention from federal authorities like the FBI.
Jason De La Garrigue entered a guilty plea on October 12, 2026, for charges related to an incident on April 10, 2026. A sentencing hearing is currently scheduled for January 11, 2027.
The players
Jason De La Garrigue
He is a 48-year-old former employee at Harry Reid International Airport and a retired member of the Metropolitan Police Department.
Metropolitan Police Department
This is the law enforcement agency where the defendant previously served before his retirement.
FBI National Threat Operations Center
This federal division is responsible for receiving and analyzing reports regarding potential violent threats across the country.
The details
De La Garrigue, who formerly worked at Harry Reid International Airport, admitted to sending photos of an AR-15 rifle and loaded magazines to victims. The FBI National Threat Operations Center was alerted after he made volatile phone calls to his targets while under the influence of alcohol.
Timeline
Threats against the victims began in 2024.
The defendant initiated a series of threatening calls on April 9, 2026.
The aggravated stalking incident occurred on April 10, 2026.
De La Garrigue entered his guilty plea on October 12, 2026.
The court is scheduled to conduct a sentencing hearing on January 11, 2027.
Legal Context
This case aligns with broader efforts to utilize the federal aggravated stalking statute to prosecute severe, targeted threats. It highlights how law enforcement agencies handle cases where harassment escalates to include imagery of firearms and explicit death threats.
Residents in the area may see increased awareness regarding the reporting of death threats to federal agencies like the FBI. The case emphasizes the availability of mental health and crisis resources for those struggling with trauma or alcohol abuse.
The takeaway
This case serves as a stark reminder of the serious legal consequences for making death threats against individuals. Those struggling with mental health or suicidal ideation are encouraged to use professional resources rather than acting on volatile impulses.
What happens next
Jason De La Garrigue is scheduled to appear in court for his sentencing hearing on January 11, 2027.
Further reading
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More information
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