2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Buffalo Run Casino Scheme Leads to Duo Robbing Trucker in Oklahoma
Two suspects were arrested Sunday in Oklahoma after one allegedly aimed an assault rifle at a man parked at a casino in a semi-truck. The other robbed him. The incident began when a blonde woman, Karla Lassen, 38, of Kansas, approached the...
Resorts World Catskills Casino Sees Stabbing in Lobby, Suspect on the Lam
An assailant reportedly stabbed someone in the lobby of Monticello, N.Y.’s Resorts World Catskills casino Monday afternoon. The suspect fled and remains on the loose after the 2 pm knifing. The wounded person was taken to the Garnet Health Medical Center Catskills...
Sacramento’s Capitol Casino Scene of Deadly Shooting, Suspect Tried to Rob Cardroom
A man who confronted an armed robber at Sacramento, Calif.’s Capitol Casino early Monday was shot dead by the gunman. The suspect was attempting to rob the cardroom prior to the shooting, initial news reports said. After wounding the victim, the suspect...
The Cosmopolitan Site of Hotel Room Rolex Theft, Suspect Arrested
A woman who allegedly stole a $35,000 watch from a man in a room at The Cosmopolitan was arrested last week. She also was charged in two separate, similar luxury watch theft cases. Deonna McCray, 32, of Los Angeles, was charged with...
FBI Agent Using Public Money to Gamble, Drink in Vegas Troubles Law Professors
The circumstances around an FBI agent allegedly using $13.5K in federal money to gamble at the Bellagio concerns two leading law professors. The case also comes as the FBI faces scrutiny for the unprecedented search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida residence....
Whitey Bulger’s Alleged Killers Indicted, Famed Crime Boss Was Linked to Vegas
Three were indicted Wednesday in connection with the 2018 prison death of notorious organized crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger. The gangster, who also acted as an FBI informant, was frail and wheelchair-bound when he was fatally beaten by a padlock stuffed inside...
Bellagio Is Site of $61K Chip Theft, Suspect Due in Las Vegas Court
A 28-year-old man is scheduled to appear in Las Vegas court today for allegedly stealing some $61,000 worth of casino chips. It took place at the Bellagio two months ago on the Strip. The suspect, Clayton Bollier, was spotted at Mandalay Bay...
Ex-FBI Agent Who Gambled With Public Money Receives Three Month Sentence
A former FBI agent who allegedly used $13.5K in federal government money to gamble at Las Vegas’ Bellagio casino was sentenced to three months in custody on Wednesday. The prosecutor and defense attorneys asked for probation with no prison time. US District...
Oregon Casino Shootout Leads To Wounded Robbery Suspect, Bystander
A gunman who tried to rob Oregon’s Wildhorse Casino and Resort on Wednesday was later shot in an exchange of gunfire with tribal police. A bystander was also wounded. Officers confronted the bandit as he fled from the casino at about 1:45...
Mississippi Casino Loser Allegedly Beat Girlfriend, Gets 15 Years in Prison
A man who allegedly attacked his girlfriend at a casino after suffering multiple gambling losses was sentenced to 15 years in prison this week. Christopher Neal McAlister, 45, of Hattiesburg, Miss., was sentenced to 45 years for the crime by Hancock County...
