Casino Crime Roundup: Fireworks-Linked Wildfire Under Investigation

Posted on: July 8, 2024, 07:51h. 

Last updated on: July 9, 2024, 09:53h.

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The cause of a wildfire remains under investigation after a brush fire started during Saturday night’s fireworks show near Arizona’s BlueWater Resort and Casino.

It appears the fire began after sparks from the fireworks display led to three small fires at about 9:18 p.m. on Saturday, according to Havasunews.com.

Winds soon forced the small fires to spread to 150 acres of land located on the California side of the Colorado River in San Bernardino County.

The wildfire also threatened California’s Bermuda Palms neighborhood. The blaze was stopped before it could damage a building.

As the weekend continued, firefighters battled the wildfire. By Sunday night, it was about 20% contained.

Responding crews came from multiple departments, including the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, San Bernardino, Buckskin, Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT), CRIT Wildland, Parker, Contract Heavy Equipment, and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office.

BlueWater Resort and Casino is owned and operated by the Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT). It features a 30,000-square-foot gaming floor with over 450 slot machines and eight gaming tables. A 200-room hotel is located at the complex, which also houses four restaurants, two bars, and an entertainment room.

St. Louis Casino Lot Shooting

A man was injured Sunday night after a shooting at a parking lot at Horseshoe St. Louis in Missouri.

The unnamed victim is 42-years-old. The wounded man was located next to his car.

He was shot several times and was transported to a local hospital where he was listed in critical condition. He couldn’t speak to officers due to his serious wounds.

Police didn’t detail his injuries and it’s unclear if he underwent surgery.

It appears the suspect was a solitary man driving a white car. A search for the suspect continues.

Pedestrian Dies Near Casino

A woman was killed after being struck by a car on Thursday near Nebraska’s Rosebud Casino.

Police didn’t specify her injuries and the victim wasn’t identified, according to News Channel Nebraska.

It was unclear if the motorist was charged or if he/she had been at the gaming property.

The Valentine, Neb. casino is operated by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and has 250 slot machines along with a variety of table games, including Ultimate Texas Hold’em and blackjack. The complex also houses a restaurant and bar, and a 60-room hotel and entertainment center.