2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Multiple Drivers Around Las Vegas Strip Frightened by Gun-Toting Man: Crime Round Up
An unnamed man eventually was caught Saturday after he allegedly aimed a firearm at several motorists on or near the Las Vegas Strip. The suspect was seen pointing the gun at different vehicles in different locations, according to police reports. He then...
Fake Gaming Chips Passed at Vegas Casinos Lead to Arrest
A 54-year-old man was apprehended by police recently on some 14 charges linked to the use of fraudulent gambling chips at at least three Las Vegas gaming properties. Earlier this month, Gratis Woolen, Jr., was arrested for burglary, possession of unlawful instruments,...
Nevada Couple Who Hoarded Animals Avoid Jail Sentence … So Far
The two elderly Nevada residents arrested after almost 150 abused animals were found in their home, car, and hotel room have been sentenced for some of the incidents. About a third of the animals have died. Carolyn Luke, 72, and Timothy Miller,...
Accused Stateline Casino Murderer Pleads Guilty in Court
The California resident who fatally shot a man at Nevada's Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe recently entered a guilty plea in the 2023 murder case, according to a news report. Edgar Delgado, 25, pleaded guilty this week to first-degree murder...
Casino Crime Roundup: Deadly Shooting at Nugget Casino Was Justified
The recent fatal shooting in a parking garage at Sparks, Nev.’s Nugget Casino Resort was justified, police announced on Thursday. That likely means that no charges will be lodged against the shooter, Nicholas Gaylon. Based on initial details released by Sparks police,...
Embattled New Hampshire Casino is Not Yet Sold, State Must Approve New Owner
Concord Casino has yet to be acquired by another owner as the deadline for the New Hampshire property’s sale is just a few months away. In January, the charitable casino’s owner, Andy Sanborn, was to start looking for a buyer to take...
Mississippi Defendant Pleads Guilty Following Deadly Shooting at Casino
A 19-year-old man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a single charge linked to a deadly shooting at the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort in D’Iberville, Miss. Karmelo Cortez Morris Derks of Mobile, Ala., agreed to the guilty plea in federal court for transporting...
Thief Who Allegedly Stole Elvis Jacket from Casino Nabbed by Florida Cops
A 50-year-old man was apprehended this past weekend for allegedly stealing a jacket -- once owned by Elvis Presley -- from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino last year. Christopher Owen, 50, of Pompano Beach, Fla., was charged Saturday with grand...
South Carolina, Florida Gambling Raids Lead to Arrests, Cash Seized
Ten suspects were charged and more than $15K was confiscated following an Irmo, South Carolina raid on a poker game earlier this month. A police search of a Friarsgate Center office led to the arrests. Each suspect is scheduled to appear in...
Jackpot: Caesars Palace Player Wins $536K in Three Hours
Caesars Palace Las Vegas continues to see visitors getting paid out successive jackpots over just a few hours. Most recently, a mystery player won four jackpots totaling $536,830 over three hours on Saturday. The money was paid out to the lucky player...
