2451 stories by Ed Silverstein
Las Vegas Crime Round Up: Homicide Arrest for Pedestrian Bridge Death
A man was arrested for murder this week for the July 15 killing of another man on a pedestrian bridge near 900 North Las Vegas Boulevard. The victim was identified as David Danzinger. Police said he had blood on his face and...
Palms Casino Resort Puppy Theft Leads to Massive Search in Las Vegas
Danny, a 10-week-old Pomeranian puppy, was stolen on June 28 from the Palms Casino Resort. He has not been seen since, and his co-owner, Gary Stout, has been searching for him daily. Stout is now offering a $1K reward for Danny's return,...
Ex-UFC Fighter Chael Sonnen Reaches Plea Deal on Las Vegas Hotel Assaults
One-time Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter Chael Sonnen recently agreed to a plea agreement where he will pay a $750 fine for allegedly assaulting several people. The violent incident occurred in 2021 at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas. The 46-year-old also...
NFL’s Alvin Kamara, Chris Lammons Get Plea Deal for Casino Assault
Two well-known professional football players will avoid jail time after they reached a plea agreement for an assault last year of a third man at a Las Vegas casino. Under the deal, New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara and Cincinnati Bengals...
Casino Crime Round Up: Nevada Casino Murder, Robbery Arrest
A Nevada man was booked over the weekend in connection with the robbery and murder of a victim in February at a hotel room at Elko, Nev.’s Maverick Casino. Talon S. Jones, 31, of Fernley, Nev., was arrested on Saturday on a...
Dog Dies After Being Left in Hot Car at Rhode Island Casino
A casino patron was arrested over the weekend after she allegedly left a dog for hours in a sweltering car parked at Rhode Island’s Bally's Twin River Lincoln casino. The dog perished while confined in the vehicle. Police were able to identify...
Nevada Casino Robbery Followed by Suspect Shooting at Officer, Cops Reveal
Two suspects robbed the C.O.D. Casino in Minden, Nev., early on Friday, police said. A short time later, one of the men allegedly shot at a deputy. The deputy was not injured, according to Nevada TV station KRNV. But an undetermined number...
Las Vegas Victim of Alleged Reckless Driver Was Much-Loved Casino Dealer
The woman who perished earlier this month in a deadly crash was identified this week as a gaming dealer at Palace Station Casino. Tinh Sequeira, 72, of Las Vegas, was on her way to work when a speeding car collided into her...
Las Vegas Cop Found Guilty in Three Casino Heists, Could Face Life in Prison
A Las Vegas jury deliberated for three hours on Friday before finding a police officer guilty of robbing three gaming properties. Caleb Rogers, 35, who is now on unpaid leave from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), was convicted on three...
Jackpot: Jesus C. Wins $10.5M on Slot at Cannery Casino
This summer has been very rewarding for players at several gaming properties. A Las Vegas local, known as “Jesus C.,” won $10.5M last week on a slot machine at Cannery Casino & Hotel in North Las Vegas. He hit the jackpot on...
