1273 stories by Ed Silverstein
UMC Fatal Knifing Leads to Arrest, Jailed Suspect Refuses to Go to Court
A man who allegedly fatally stabbed one patient and injured another Thursday at University Medical Center (UMC) is now in jail, according to a published Las Vegas news report. The suspect was also a UMC patient. All three had psychiatric diagnoses and...
Las Vegas Abortion Clinics May See More Procedures, Out-of-State Patients
The US Supreme Court overturning Roe vs. Wade could be followed by many states restricting abortions, or possibly banning them. But Nevada will continue to provide abortions to local residents and visitors from nearby states, including residents of Arizona, Idaho, Texas, and...
Jackpot: Slots Player at North Dakota’s 4 Bears Casino Wins Over $1.6M
North Dakota’s 4 Bears Casino and Lodge recently paid out $1,668,961 on a slot machine. It was believed to be the second-largest payout ever in North Dakota. The winner was identified this week as Elton Spotted Horse from Mandaree, N.D. His win...
Las Vegas Psychiatric Patient Stabs Two Other UMC Patients, One Dies From Wounds
Two psychiatric patients were stabbed at Las Vegas’ University Medical Center (UMC) emergency department by a third patient early Thursday. One victim passed away. The other victim was injured and is expected to survive. The assailant had been in a room at...
Casino-Visiting Grandma Allegedly Steals Firearm During Michigan Home Invasion
A 57-year-old grandmother was sentenced to prison recently after she allegedly stole a loaded .22 caliber pistol from a Sherwood Township, Mich. residence. She also stole a pot filled with coins in the Dec. 22, 2020 home break-in, police said. Genoa Sigerfoos,...
Fremont Street Uber Pickup Leads to Bloody Attack on Vegas Driver – Video
A 55-year-old Uber XL driver suffered cuts and bruises on her head, neck, shoulders, and back early Sunday after several passengers in her van allegedly beat her. She picked up the passengers on Fremont Street. The incident began when the driver, Victoria...
Aria Casino Bar Meetup Leads to Theft of $90K in Chips, Drugging of Man
A woman was arrested this week on charges related to the theft of $90,000 worth of casino chips from a man. The two apparently met at the High Limit Lounge at Las Vegas’ Aria Casino. During the course of the night, she...
Off-Strip Las Vegas Fire Leads to Heavy Smoke, Flames
A vacant warehouse west of the Las Vegas Strip caught on fire early Wednesday, with firefighters facing heavy flames and smoke. The property is located near the Palms Casino Resort. The Bertsos Drive blaze was first reported at 8:25 am Wednesday. The...
Slot Machine Cash Boxes Stolen at Seven Las Vegas Restaurants
A Las Vegas man appeared at a court hearing this week for allegedly stealing cash boxes from slots at restaurants. Eric Christopher Johnson, 38, was indicted on 26 counts related to the thefts at seven Las Vegas restaurants, authorities said. The charges...
NYC Elderly Woman Gambled Away Much of $655K in Stolen Benefits, Prosecutor Reveals
A 77-year-old woman spent much of the approximately $655,000 she bilked from government agencies at casinos, prosecutors announced this week. The Bronx, N.Y., defendant will avoid prison for an elaborate plot that started in 1960. The loot was stolen by Carmen Soto...
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