A man was taken into custody after reportedly colliding with four cars on Sunday at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Iowa. 

Thomas Richard Nolte, 33, from Ellsworth, Minn., was charged with second offense for operating under the influence, reckless driving, and fleeing the scene of an accident, as reported by NwestIowa.com, a local news outlet. 

His truck collided with a tour bus and three private cars, all four of which were stationary. Overall damage amounted to approximately $6,000. 

He was operating a Dodge Ram 1500 truck. Nobody was hurt. 

 

Visitor Strikes Canadian Casino Employee 

A drunken patron at Rivers Casino & Entertainment Centre in Canada punched a staff member in the face on Sunday. 

The man was instructed to exit the Fort McMurray, Alberta casino for shouting at employees. According to the police, he then struck the worker with his fist. 

The individual seemed to be intoxicated, as reported by Fort McMurray Today, a regional news source. 

The employee was not badly hurt. 

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Wood Buffalo are looking for the suspect. 

He has white skin, short hair, and is likely in his mid to late thirties. He had on a black hoodie and blue joggers. 

 

Thief of Gaming Chips Wanted 

The robbery occurred in the parking structure at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City in March 2023. 

Reed and the victim initially encountered each other on the casino floor. The individual had secured $20K during a game of poker. Reed informed his targeted victim that he required a lift after failing to catch a public bus. The victim consented, and they both entered the garage. 

Reed struck the man on the head with a wine bottle. He sustained injuries that were not specified. Reed then took $10K and personal belongings from the victim. 

During the court session, State Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Wilson reduced the sum Reed is required to pay since he was unable to afford the stolen sum of $10,000, as reported by NJ.com, a local news source. 

In May, Reed was convicted of robbery, aggravated assault, theft, and weapon-related charges. According to the report, he might have received a 10-year prison sentence. 

If Reed finishes his probationary period successfully, the charges on his criminal record will be removed. 

Reed's situation was referred to a recovery court, a program designed for convicts dealing with substance addiction. He was freed from detention in December.