POLICE: OUTSIDE PAID AGITATORS CAUSING RIOTS IN LAS VEGAS

May 31, 2020

Rob Lauer Political Reporter

Last night, protests turned violent in Las Vegas in a few rare moments as Las Vegas Metro Police battled raging emotions from scores of people downtown. A Police cruiser was burned and an EZ Pawn Store was looted. Several Police were injured taking rocks to their face and losing teeth. Police responded making dozens of arrests.

Last night, around 1 a.m., I had a chance to speak with a few Police Officers who confirmed that many of those arrested for violence over the last couple of days were outside agitators. They observed protesters peacefully speaking out and then they noticed people injecting themselves into the crowds and causing violence.

A couple of years ago a group called “Crowds on Demand” was advertising on Craigslist for

From the Craigslist Ad:

“Crowds on Demand, a Los Angeles-based Public Relations firm specializing in innovative events, is looking for enthusiastic participants in the Las Vegas area. Our events include everything from rallies to protests to corporate PR stunts. The biggest qualification is enthusiasm, a “can-do” spirit. Pay will vary by event but typically ranges from $15-20 per hour plus reimbursements for gas/parking/public transit.”  For more information about us, please visit www.crowdsondemand.com

Crowds on Demand was started by Adam Swart, a bay area liberal who once worked for AOL and Jerry Brown as recently as 2010.

“Before starting Crowds on Demand, Adam worked as a Reporter for AOL’s Patch sites, in product management positions at various Bay Area start-up companies, and as a political organizer for campaigns including Jerry Brown’s successful election as Governor of California in 2010.”