Las Vegas officer Dylon Carden arrested for home invasion, burglary

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Officer Dylon Carden was arrested over the weekend on charges of home invasion and burglary. The arrest stemmed from an incident where Carden allegedly attempted to force entry into a coworker's home where his wife was staying. Witnesses reported Carden trying to access the home through windows and doors before successfully kicking in the front door. Carden, who has been with the department since 2023, is assigned to the Community Safety Division, Bolden Area Command. Following his arrest, he was booked into the North Las Vegas Community Correctional Center and has been suspended without pay pending further investigation. This case highlights ongoing issues related to personal conduct among law enforcement officers.