Boston Harbor Casino Robbery: Officer Accused of Swiping Money
A police officer in Boston has been suspended for three months after being accused of stealing money from a wallet at the Encore Boston Harbor casino. The incident occurred whilst she was off-duty.
Recently, Officer Rebecca Leo reached a settlement in connection to the event that happened on August 7th, 2022, at the Everett, Mass. gambling venue, as per the news shared by NBC Boston. She was found to have engaged in misconduct unfit for an officer and larceny, worth less than $250.
The exact figure of the stolen cash isn't known yet. However, the charges suggest it's under $250. A patron misplaced the wallet, which Leo spotted. She's then alleged to have taken the cash from within the wallet before handing it over to the authorities.
Leo's suspension is set for 90 days, starting on July 3rd and ending on October 1st. During this period, she won't receive any pay, and upon her return to work, she'll be subjected to a probationary period for three years.
Prior to her suspension, Leo was part of the city's Bureau of Administration and Technology.
Police Officers and the Casino
This isn't the first time officers from the Boston Police Department have been in the spotlight for their dealings with the casino.
In January, the Boston Herald published an article stating that Everett police officers were earning hefty amounts of overtime by working at the Encore casino. Two patrol officers garnered over $315,000 in salaries, while another pair earned more than $200,000.
The Encore Boston Harbor is dubbed as a significant contributor to the overtime pay, the Boston Herald noted, citing Everett City Councilor Stephanie Martins.
"A lot of the times, the officers do choose to still work regular shifts and pick up the overtime... at the casino," Martins said. "They want to make as much as they can. They fully embrace those hours."
Laundered Funds
In 2017, a Boston police officer was accused of stealing approximately $2,000 from an evidence room situated in the Hyde Park neighborhood. Afterward, he supposedly attempted to launder the money at Plainridge Park Casino.
He put the cash into slot machines at the Massachusetts gambling establishment before picking up different currencies from the casino.
The officer was charged with larceny and money laundering, as per the report from the Massachusetts Attorney General, Maura Healey. The outcome of the case remains unknown.
The funds were stolen during a robbery and were marked with red dye released during the heist.
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Source: www.casino.org
