2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
California’s Sky River Casino Lot Is Site of Brother Allegedly Stabbing Brother
A man was arrested on Thursday night after he repeatedly slashed his 50-year-old brother outside of California’s Sky River Casino, authorities said. The injuries are not life-threatening. Mahendra Singh, 51, of Sacramento, Calif., and his unnamed brother got into a dispute while...
Sapphire Las Vegas Strip Club Patrolled By 4.4-Ton Robot for CES Weekend
A 4.4-ton robot will act as a bouncer/security guard this weekend at Las Vegas's Sapphire Gentlemen's Club. Its presence at the strip club coincides with CES 2023 now underway in Las Vegas. Called “Mech ‘The Bot’ Johnson,” it is placed at the...
Harry Reid Airport Abandoned Puppy Called Penny Gets New Home
A nine-week-old puppy was apparently abandoned on Tuesday at Harry Reid International Airport. Her name is Penny, and she now has a new home. Personnel found her near a departure gate. She reportedly was found inside an animal carrier. Penny was turned...
Nine Gambling Machines, Cash Seized in Ohio Gambling Raids
Four retail stores, their staffs, and owners were charged this week in Trumbull County, Ohio as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal gambling. The undercover operation led to 15 suspects getting cited after the businesses were searched on Wednesday. Cash and...
Valley Forge Casino Security Guard Charged After Cash Stolen
A 61-year-old security guard has been charged after $200 was swiped at Pennsylvania’s Valley Forge Casino Resort. She reportedly faces theft and receiving stolen property counts. The money was left in an envelope last month by an unnamed 34-year-old Coatesville, Pa. resident....
Off-Strip Stabbing Leads to Murder Charge for 15-Year-Old in Las Vegas
A 15-year-old boy was arrested for murder this week after he allegedly slashed his mother’s boyfriend on Monday in Las Vegas. As of Wednesday, the teen was incarcerated awaiting a court appearance. The victim, who was described as being in his 40s,...
Missouri Casino Player is Pistol-Whipped, Shot in Front of St. Louis Residence
A St. Louis, Mo., woman was pistol-whipped and shot in front of her house as her husband tried to protect her early Wednesday morning. The couple had just returned from an evening at a local casino. The violent attack was part of...
El Cortez Casino Guard’s Death Leads to Prison Sentence in Las Vegas
The man who shoved a security guard at the El Cortez Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas was sentenced Wednesday to at least 28 months in prison, news reports said. The 2021 incident led to the guard’s death. The maximum the...
Las Vegas Strip Shooting Leaves One Victim Dead, Shooter at Large
One man has died after an argument escalated into a shooting west of The Strat Hotel, Casino & SkyPod, located on the Las Vegas Strip on Tuesday night. It is believed to be an isolated crime. The deadly shooting occurred in the...
Intoxicated Driver in Downtown Vegas ‘Freaked Out’ After Fatalities, Authorities Reveal
The driver accused of killing two pedestrians from New Mexico who were visiting downtown Las Vegas admitted she “freaked out” after the recent DUI-linked collision, according to news reports. The defendant, Mykael Terrell, 28, of Las Vegas appeared in court on Wednesday....
