A 45-year-old man was arrested this month after he allegedly vandalized an elevator at Pennsylvania’s Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.
The unnamed Harrisburg, Pa. resident lost money while wagering and became angry during the Dec. 9 visit to the gaming property.
He walked into the elevator and then repeatedly kicked the elevator doors. The elevator got stuck between floors.
He was trapped and needed to be rescued by Grantville, Pa. firefighters, according to Pennsylvania TV station WHTM.
His charges weren’t immediately released by authorities.
Banned Casino Visitor Ransacks Jeep
A guest was given a lifetime ban at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh and then allegedly broke into a vehicle at the property and stole several items.
On Dec. 9, Christopher Motta, 27, of Pittsburgh, was banned permanently from the gaming property in connection with a prior theft, according to Pennsylvania TV station WPXI.
Motta and a second person were ordered to leave the casino floor. Officials led them to a lobby.
Rather than leave the complex, the duo walked over to the fourth floor of the casino’s parking garage.
Motta spotted a silver Jeep Grand Cherokee. He looked inside.
He attempted to pull his jacket over his face, but surveillance cameras caught him breaking into the vehicle, authorities said.
He ransacked the inside of the Jeep and swiped several items, police added. They included a loaded firearm.
Officers approached him in the garage, and Motta attempted to hide the stolen items by placing them under another vehicle.
State Police officers ordered him to halt before he walked toward a car belonging to his accomplice.
Motta began to run on toward a nearby street. Officers eventually apprehended him.
Police found the loaded gun, a holster and other items stolen from the Jeep while searching the fourth floor of the parking garage.
Motta was charged with possession of a firearm, firearms not to be carried without a license, theft from motor vehicle, theft by unlawful taking, tampering with/fabricating physical evidence, receiving stolen property, evading arrest or detention on foot, and disorderly conduct, according to WPXI.
His case was turned over to local prosecutors.
Pedestrian Struck Near Casino
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle early Monday near the Encore Boston Harbor casino.
The victim was seriously injured in the 3 a.m. collision, according to local police. It appears the person was rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment.
Police didn’t release the victim’s name, but confirmed the person suffered life-threatening injuries, according to local news reports.
The vehicle sped off after striking the pedestrian. Police continued to search for the vehicle later on Monday morning. No arrests had been made.
Traffic near the collision was rerouted as officers investigated the crash. It took place close to Dexter and Alford streets in Charlestown, Mass., near the Everett town line.
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