2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Accused Indiana Casino Murderer Remains in Jail After Targeted Killing of Musician
A man is now behind bars for the March fatal shooting of a beloved performer in the parking garage at Caesars Southern Indiana casino. Antwaun Proctor, 20, was booked on murder, robbery, criminal mischief, auto theft, and obstruction of justice charges. As...
Alleged Las Vegas Cannibalistic Killer Competent to Stand Trial
The accused murderer who allegedly ate his victim’s eyeball and ear was ruled competent Friday to stand trial by a Las Vegas judge. The case against Colin Czech, 29, who was homeless at the time of his arrest, will be heading to...
Casino Crime Roundup: Arkansas Gambling Raids Lead to Nine Arrests, $9K Seized
A recent court-ordered search of an Arkansas grocery store and gas station resulted in nine arrests. Deputies also seized about $9,000 in cash, two firearms, suspected marijuana, and 14 gaming machines from the two locations in Earle, Ark. The businesses were identified...
Pennsylvania Board Fines Casino $125K After Young Guests Gamble
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) imposed a $125K fine on Wind Creek Bethlehem on Wednesday after almost a dozen visitors illegally entered the casino's gaming floor despite their ages. The penalty was imposed after 11 underage guests ranging from 18 to...
Casino Crime Round Up: Shots Fired at Luxor Complex in Las Vegas
A suspect who fired multiple bullets at the Luxor Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip was on the loose as of Wednesday. The unnamed person apparently got angry at resort-casino security guards for throwing him out of the complex, according...
Empty Mississippi Casino Property Could Provide Migrant Housing
The 22-acre property formerly holding Mississippi’s Harrah's Casino Tunica could become the new home for as many as 2,000 young migrants who entered the US from other countries. The housing would be for youngsters, ages 17 or younger, whose parents are living...
Three Gamblers Lose $24M Total at Las Vegas Casino
Three visitors lost a total of almost $24M at Resorts World Las Vegas over just a few years, according to the Nevada Current. Each of the trio is reportedly under investigation. One of the gamblers was identified as Damien LeForbes. He lost...
Casino Crime Roundup: Alleged Oklahoma Casino Shooter in Jail
The suspect accused in the weekend shooting of a man at Tulsa’s Osage Casino Hotel is now behind bars. Jonathan Shane Ford, 25, of Ponca City, Okla., was spotted Monday in a vehicle while on a local street in Tulsa. Officers assigned...
Ohio Casino Swatting Suspect Appears in Court for Threatening Calls
The teenager accused of being the mastermind behind a “swatting call” to Columbus, Ohio's Hollywood Casino appeared in federal court on Monday. Brayden Grace, 18, of Columbus, Ohio, was linked to the January 5 hoax call to the gaming property. Grace, or...
Florida Cops Raid Four Illegal Bolita Gambling Operations
Five suspects were arrested earlier this month after Florida officers searched four illicit gaming operations in Port St. Lucie. Each legitimate business ran illegal bolita games, police said. Bolita in Spanish is defined as “little ball.” The games are a form of...
