Sky River Casino Murder Suspect Apprehended
A man was taken into custody at Sky River Casino in Elk Grove, California, on Thursday for the alleged murder of his wife in 2023. Nathanuel McCowan, 49, from Oakland, Calif., was charged with the murder of Laketha McCowan. The arrest occurred on a warrant approved by the Alameda Superior Court just hours before he was apprehended. Nathanuel McCowan was then booked into the Santa Rita Jail. Police stated that the arrest took place without any incidents.
The fatal shooting of Laketha McCowan occurred on February 26, 2023, at the Edwards Avenue ramp off Interstate 580 in Oakland. She was found on the shoulder of the roadway and pronounced dead at the scene from a gunshot wound, according to the California Highway Patrol. The motive behind the killing remains unclear. The case has now been handed over to local prosecutors, and Nathanuel McCowan could potentially face a lengthy prison sentence if found guilty.
Armed Casino Visitor Sought
In a separate incident, authorities are actively searching for two men involved in a disturbance at Paradise Casino in Arizona. One of the individuals brandished a firearm during the altercation at the Yuma, Ariz. gaming establishment. The dispute unfolded around 4:30 a.m., leading to both men being asked to leave the premises. Although no shots were fired, the exact cause of the argument has not been disclosed. The Quechan Police Department is now handling the investigation.
Shooting Reported at Riverwalk Casino Garage
A possible shooting incident is currently under investigation at Riverwalk Casino Hotel’s parking garage in Mississippi. The event took place at approximately 7 a.m. last Saturday at the gaming property situated along the Mississippi River. Initial reports indicate that an unnamed employee was shot within the garage, as reported by the Vicksburg Daily News. The Vicksburg Police Department is actively looking into the case, although specific details are scarce at this time.
Man Accused of Stealing Casino Chips
Furthermore, a man recently appeared in court for allegedly stealing gambling chips from Hollywood Casino in Pennsylvania on December 8. Macy Wilson, 35, from Baltimore, Md., was accused of scooping up chips from a gambling table before fleeing through a bus exit at the Grantville location. After driving out of the casino’s parking garage, Wilson’s vehicle was discovered at an undisclosed hotel by Pennsylvania State Police. Upon investigation, Wilson was found with clothes matching those worn during the theft, as well as a voucher from the casino in his hotel room. Wilson confessed to the theft when questioned by State Police, admitting to stealing chips valued at $9,500. He now faces charges of robbery, theft, and receiving stolen property, with his bail set at $500K by Judge Dale Klein. Additionally, Wilson is being investigated for potential involvement in a larger criminal operation.
