A Clark County grand jury has indicted Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) Sgt. Kevin Menon on 28 new charges related to illegal surveillance, prosecutors announced. The accusations involve recording private images of individuals without consent, further intensifying the legal battle surrounding the officer.
During a hearing on Friday, prosecutor Christopher Hamner revealed that Menon allegedly placed hidden cameras inside bathrooms, capturing unauthorized footage. Authorities discovered these recordings in November, leading to new charges against the officer, who was already facing multiple criminal cases.
According to prosecutors, Menon set up two surveillance devices in his home in September, placing one inside a vent directed toward a toilet. Hamner played video evidence in court, showing Menon installing the hidden camera himself.
Police later found 96 recordings of women using the restroom, further strengthening the case against him. Investigators also uncovered internet searches on Menon’s devices, allegedly proving an interest in illicit images of teenagers, which prosecutors described as a “sickness” and a “fetish.”
Citing concerns for public safety, Hamner urged Clark County District Court Chief Judge Jerry Wiese to set Menon’s bail at $1 million. The judge, however, issued a warrant for his arrest, setting bail at $56,000.
Menon was not present in court on Friday, and authorities are now seeking to take him into custody once again. His previous release on bond, despite ongoing criminal proceedings, has drawn criticism.
Menon first came under legal scrutiny when prosecutors accused him of abusing his authority on the Las Vegas Strip. He allegedly created false scenarios that led to the wrongful detention of individuals, primarily Black men. Body camera footage reportedly captured Menon, dressed in plain clothes, directing uniformed officers during these incidents.
In a separate case, police found child sexual abuse material on Menon’s electronic devices. This discovery led to additional felony charges related to child exploitation. He was arrested on August 30 and later indicted on 13 charges for abuse of power and four felony sex crime charges.
Menon’s defense team argues that he is being targeted for attempting to expose alleged racism within the police department. He remains out on bond for his prior cases, but his employment status has changed. Initially placed on paid leave, the LVMPD has since stopped paying him.
His attorneys have also sought to disqualify the judge handling his case, citing abuse allegations from the judge’s daughter. However, the judge has stated that he is unaware of any active investigations regarding those claims.
Menon is set to stand trial for his first case on March 31, with a hearing scheduled for April 3 regarding the motion to disqualify the judge. His legal troubles continue to mount as the prosecution pushes for stricter consequences.
