2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Las Vegas Comic Survives Hawaiian Deadly Wildfire – Report
A Las Vegas-based performer visiting Maui was able to escape to Honolulu this week after a wildfire struck the western portion of the devasted Hawaiian island. Comedian/hypnotist Don Barnhart was on the island paradise for a show when the deadly fire ignited...
Paris Las Vegas Suspect Nabbed After Restroom Explosions, Fire
A homeless man is facing charges after authorities investigated a restroom fire at the Paris Las Vegas on Monday. The suspect, Kenny Terry, was arrested on charges of arson and making false statements to police charges. Terry was released from jail after...
Henry Ruggs, Ex-Raiders Player, Apologizes for Fatal DUI Before Controversial Sentence
Former NFL Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III asked for forgiveness this week before he was sentenced for his role in a deadly crash in Las Vegas. Under a plea deal, Ruggs will spend at least three years, and perhaps as many...
Jackpot: Wynn Las Vegas Slot Player Wins $1.6M
A lucky visitor to the Wynn Las Vegas won more than $1.6M last Friday on a slot machine. The mystery player who resides in Florida was visiting Las Vegas and decided to stop in the Las Vegas Strip casino. The exact payout...
Harry Reid Airport Teen Discovery Leads to Sex Trafficking Charge
A man accused of sex trafficking a runaway girl in Las Vegas is scheduled to appear in local court on Thursday. Vincent Grayson, 50, is facing charges of sex trafficking a child under 18, kidnapping a minor, and child abuse/neglect. The teen...
Casino Crime Roundup: Man Allegedly Threatens Stabbings at Montana Casino
A man was arrested on Saturday after he allegedly brandished a knife and threatened to stab people at a Montana casino. Tyler Jay Walter, 38, was charged with assault with a weapon and tampering with evidence. He entered the unnamed casino on...
Gaming Regulators Warn Casinos About Scam Where Workers Steal Cash
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) recently issued stern warnings to casinos about an ongoing scam targeting casino workers. The nefarious scheme involves calls made to cash cage employees. The caller poses as a top...
Las Vegas Crime Round Up: Paris Las Vegas $50K In Fire Damage
Clark County Fire Department crews quickly extinguished a bathroom wall fire at the Paris Las Vegas on Monday morning. That led to smoky conditions in part of the Las Vegas Strip property, according to social media posts. Firefighters were alerted about the...
Jackpot: $546K Won on New York Casino Slot Machine
A lucky woman in upstate New York hit a $546,389 payout recently at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino. Lisa Hargraves of Bath won the jackpot at the Salamanca, N.Y. casino on July 29 while playing a Wheel of Fortune Ultimate Sevens slot....
York Fire Now 93% Contained, Hot Spots Possible
The massive wildfire extending from California into Nevada was about 93% contained as of early this week, according to a recent update. Called the York Fire, it involved 93,078 acres in the two states, a federal website, Inciweb, reported on Monday. That...
