Henderson, Nev. – (December 6, 2022) Today, the Henderson Police Department learned the Henderson City Attorney’s Office approved Misdemeanor Hit and Run charges for 47-year-old Gary Hargis, an officer with the Henderson Police Department.

On December 5, 2022, Hargis was issued a summons to appear in Henderson Municipal Court where he is scheduled to appear for the following charges:

1 count Duty to Stop at Accident with Attended Vehicle/Property
1 count Failure to Maintain Lane
1 count Failure to Give Information to Party at Vehicle Accident 

As this is a summons to appear, there is no corresponding booking photo.

Hargis was hired by the City of Henderson on August 28, 2000. He has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an administrative investigation.

The investigation remains open, and no further details will be released at this time.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to call the Henderson Police Department at 702-267-4911, 3-1-1, or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or visit Crime Stoppers website. Tips directly leading to a felony arrest, or an indictment processed through Crime Stoppers, may result in a cash reward.