2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Las Vegas Cop In Rio Heist Now Faces Prior Casino Holdups In Federal Court
Caleb Rogers, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officer already arrested on state charges for robbing Rio Casino on Feb. 27, is to appear in federal court on Thursday. The federal hearing will be in connection with armed robberies at Nevada’s...
Las Vegas Deadly Violence Continues: One Fatally Shot, Six Wounded Thursday Night
A shooting took place near UNLV Thursday night, leaving one person dead. Two other victims were listed in critical condition, and four others suffered unspecified injuries from the violent incident. The unnamed victim, who was to later die, was transported to Sunrise...
Illegal Gambling, Prostitution, Drugs Allegedly Housed in Chicago Building
A recently demolished Chicago storefront was allegedly being used for illegal gaming, prostitution, and even had a possible methamphetamine lab there, a published report revealed this week. The North Western Avenue one-story building also was structurally unsound and dangerous, officials said. Several...
NASCAR Weekend in Las Vegas Kicks Off with Strip Hauler Parade
A caravan of 18-wheelers once again traveled on the Las Vegas Strip Thursday to launch the annual local NASCAR Weekend. Last year, it was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Known as the Hauler Parade, approximately 40 rigs took part. They carried...
Luck Changes: Iowa Man Wins at Casino After Botching Theft of Bank ATMs
Iowa men initially had back luck when they failed in an attempt to yank an ATM machine out of a bank wall using a chain attached to a stolen pickup truck, authorities said this week. But later that January day, their luck...
Las Vegas Hookah Lounge Murder Defendant Claims He Was Shot Six Times in Gunfire
The man accused in the Las Vegas hookah lounge deadly shooting claimed in court Thursday he was “shot six times” during the melee. He sat in a wheelchair when appearing before a judge. But it is unclear if he suffered significant wounds....
Uber Driver Commits Suicide, Was Charged With Sex Assault of Las Vegas Strip Passenger
Dawed Mekonene, 30, an Uber driver who was awaiting trial on allegations he sexually assaulted a woman he picked up on the Las Vegas Strip, has died, according to a published report. He succumbed from self-inflicted injuries at a jail, officials said....
Oksana Baiul Joins Other Las Vegas Residents to Show Unity with Ukraine
A series of heartfelt gestures and formal gatherings are underway in Southern Nevada to show solidarity for the people and government of Ukraine given the Russian attack. Famed ice skater Oksana Baiul is scheduled to appear at a 3 pm rally on...
Encore Boston Harbor May Unfairly Compete with Smaller Theaters for Big Name Shows
Independent theaters located near Encore Boston Harbor are concerned about entertainment competition from the casino or at a proposed entertainment complex located near the Everett, Mass. venue. They say it could hurt their bottom line. The gaming property has already sold tickets...
Las Vegas Suspect Arrested on Murder, Attempted Murder Counts for Dozen Shootings
A 44-year-old man was arrested on a murder charge Tuesday in connection with the weekend shooting death of one victim in a hookah lounge east of the Las Vegas Strip. Lee Frank Wilson was also reportedly charged with 12 counts of attempted...
