Casino crime summary: Poker game loser allegedly beats other players
A man who lost a "poker game" at Delaware Park Casino was recently arrested after an "argument" with another player, according to Delaware State Police.
Tavon White, 28, of Newark, Del., was charged with second-degree assault and criminal misdemeanor on Friday morning at the Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington, Del. Mischief.
He got into an argument with the victim around 2:30 a.m. White allegedly punched another man in the face after an argument escalated into violence.
Serious injury
The victim suffered what state police described as "serious injuries." There was no information about wounds or injured body parts.
He was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Police did not have any details on the victim's current condition.
During the fight, a poker table was thrown to the ground, authorities said.
White was not injured in the fight. He is being held at the Howard R. Young Correctional Facility in Delaware. His bail was set at $10,500.
Horseshoe Casino Tourist Robbed
A man was robbed in the parking lot of Baltimore's Horseshoe Casino over the weekend.
The victim was in the stairwell on the second floor of the garage when he was attacked by two men.
The two then robbed him, Baltimore television station WBAL reported.
They were heavily armed, wearing masks and hoodies. " said the victim, who gave WBAL only his first name: Justin.
"They asked me to take everything out of my bag. I had no problem with that. Specifically, they took my car keys and wallet," Justin added. There was no information on how much cash was in the wallet at the time.
The robber also apparently tried to steal his car but for some reason couldn't figure out how to start the engine, WBAL reported. The two suspects decided to flee in another vehicle.
The victim immediately contacted casino security to report the robbery. They contacted the Baltimore Police Department.
Baltimore police continued their search for the robber this week. They talk to victims and look for physical evidence. They may also have viewed surveillance video from cameras in and nearby the garage.
Nothing is worth your life
In hindsight, the victim was thankful she was not injured.
"My first thought was, nothing in my pocket is worth my life," Justin told WBAL. "As long as I don't get shot, you can take anything. Do what you gotta do. Everything can be replaced - but not my life."
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Source: www.casino.org
