Former Metro Officer Pleaded Guilty to Stalking
The 48-year-old former officer faces sentencing in January for threats made against victims.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Law Enforcement
A former Metropolitan Police Department officer who worked at Harry Reid International Airport has pleaded guilty to aggravated stalking. Jason De La Garrigue admitted to making repeated death threats against victims and their relatives while drinking between 2024 and spring 2026.
Why it matters
The case highlights a prolonged period of intimidation targeting private citizens, which federal authorities at the FBI National Threat Operations Center eventually investigated. De La Garrigue cited his brother's suicide as his motivation for the targeted harassment.
The 48-year-old defendant entered his plea following a federal investigation into threats that escalated through April 2026. Sentencing for the former officer is currently set for early 2027.
The players
Jason De La Garrigue
A 48-year-old former Metropolitan Police Department officer who worked at Harry Reid International Airport.
Metropolitan Police Department
The local law enforcement agency where the defendant was formerly employed.
FBI National Threat Operations Center
The federal agency that received and processed reports regarding the death threats.
The details
De La Garrigue, who previously served with the Metropolitan Police Department, sent photographs of an AR-15 rifle and loaded magazines to victims during his campaign of harassment. Prosecutors noted that the calls to victims and their families often occurred while the defendant was intoxicated. Since April 2026, the former officer has been undergoing treatment for alcohol abuse and mental health issues.
Timeline
Threats began in 2024.
The defendant began calling victims while drinking on April 9, 2026.
The aggravated stalking incident occurred on April 10, 2026.
De La Garrigue pleaded guilty on October 12, 2026.
The sentencing hearing is scheduled for January 11, 2027.
Beyond the Strip
The defendant's actions were motivated by the suicide of his brother, a tragedy that often serves as a focal point for mental health intervention efforts in the valley. Resources like the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline remain available for those experiencing similar emotional distress.
Residents seeking mental health or crisis support can reach out to the Lifeline network for confidential assistance. The 988 phone number provides direct access to trained counselors for those navigating personal crises.
The takeaway
The court's final determination regarding the defendant's sentencing will conclude the matter in January. Residents should continue to report credible threats of violence to federal or local authorities as appropriate.
What happens next
The defendant is scheduled for a sentencing hearing on January 11, 2027.
Further reading
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More information
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