LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The City of Las Vegas filed a motion Thursday to dismiss a federal lawsuit filed against it and officers in its marshals unit, according to U.S. District Court documents.
The complaint against the city, filed on behalf of Derek Myers in March 2025, accused the city of having “renegade city marshals” who conducted illegal traffic stops, searches, and arrests on property where they had no authority.
Myers was driving on I-11/US95 on Jan. 9, 2025, when he was pulled over by the two city marshals, Jason Brooks and Sergio Guzman, for alleged traffic violations. According to the lawsuit, he and his vehicle were searched without a warrant, and he was taken into custody for 17 hours. Myers is seeking $1 million in compensatory and punitive damages.
Lawsuit filed against Las Vegas city marshals for alleged ‘abuse of authority’
Myers was detained for suspicion of DUI after marshals observed him swerving, tailgating, speeding, and driving recklessly, court documents stated…