2451 stories by Ed Silverstein
Woman Allegedly Chops Off Nevada Man’s Head After He Demands Sex Act
A 45-year-old woman was arrested this week on a murder charge after she allegedly decapitated her sometimes-boyfriend in a Henderson, Nev. residence. The man had ordered her to perform an unspecified sex act on him. She refused and then allegedly killed him....
Casino Visitor Allegedly Leaves 15 Dogs in Hot Car While Gambling
UPDATE: The owner of 15 dogs was living with the animals in her car, according to recent news reports. It was parked at a Gardena, Calif. casino. She said she was homeless. Her car was impounded and the dogs were sent to...
Main Street Station Attempted Murder Involved 30-40 Stab Wounds, Vegas Cops Reveal
A man walking to downtown Las Vegas’s Main Street Station parking facility was slashed repeatedly in the arms and abdomen on Sunday by another man. A dispute between the two led to the bloody conflict. The suspect stabbed the victim between 30...
Encore Boston Harbor Casino Theft: Cop Allegedly Steals Cash
A Boston police officer has been suspended for three months after allegedly stealing money from a wallet at the Encore Boston Harbor. She was off-duty at the time. Officer Rebecca Leo recently reached a settlement in the case for the Aug. 7,...
Maui’s Top Cop, Now in Spotlight, Previously Led Las Vegas Strip Command for LVMPD
Maui Police Chief John Pelletier, who has gotten national attention since the Hawaiian island was struck by a deadly wildfire last week, is no stranger to Las Vegas residents. Pelletier worked his way up to captain in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police...
Jackpot: 13th Is Lucky Day for Hard Rock Player, Wins $1M-Plus in Tampa
August 13 was a lucky day for a mystery player who won $1.25 million at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa. The unnamed visitor to the Florida gaming property was about to leave the casino for the day on...
Louisiana Margaritaville Casino Site of Apparent Racial Attack — Video
The identities of two individuals accused of assaulting a Black man in a Louisiana casino floor were revealed this week. During the confrontation, the women assaulted the victim, and a white man twice uttered a racial slur after he sat down at...
Las Vegas Continues to Support Maui Wildfire Victims
Las Vegas restaurants and other organizations are pressing on with their efforts to collect generous donations and assorted supplies for the victims of last week’s Maui wildfire. Much-needed bottled water, nonperishable food, clothes, diapers, and basic first-aid equipment are among the items...
Casino Crime Roundup: Caesars Palace Defendant to Plead Guilty
The man accused of holding a victim hostage in a Caesars Palace Las Vegas hotel room and tossing furnishings out of a window will plead guilty to reduced charges, according to the defendant’s attorney, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. Matthew Mannix, 35,...
Casino Crime Round Up: Minnesota TikTok Gambling Scheme Leads to Arrest
A Minnesota man was arrested this week after being accused of running an illicit gaming operation via TikTok where he made bets for others. Blake Carl Fitzgerald, 40, was charged Friday with three counts of running an illegal gambling operation. If convicted,...
