MGM Springfield Fined For Multiple Underage Violations
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has levied thousands of dollars worth of fines to MGM Springfield for failing to prevent underage gambling inside the facility.
The Commission issued an $18,000 fine to the casino for repeated violations after failing to protect and prevent underage gamblers from placing wages, being in the gaming area, and consuming alcohol on the premise.
According to the Commission, On Dec. 25, 2020, Dec. 31, 2020, and Wednesday, Jan. 20, there were three incidents involving minors at the MGM Springfield. In each of the instances, people under the age of 21 were able t…
Maryland Woman Drinking In Lopatcong Strip Mall Lot Busted With Unprescribed Xanax, Pot
A Maryland woman ticketed for drinking in her car in the parking lot of a Lopatcong Township strip mall was also found with unprescribed Xanax pills, authorities said.
Lopatcong police responded to a report of two people smoking marijuana in a vehicle at the Stryker’s Crossing strip mall on May 20 around 7:30 p.m., authorities said in a release.
The vehicle’s passenger, identified as Chemika T. Brown, 43, of Capital Heights, Maryland, had 13 Xanax pills which she did not have a prescription for, and approximately 20 grams of marijuana and three pipes, authorities said.
Brown was arrested a…
Man Allegedly Allowed Minors To Drink At Large Party In Wilton, Police Say
A 59-year-old man was arrested after allegedly allowing minors to drink during a large party in the area.
Patrick Cropper, 59, of Wilton, was arrested on Friday, Dec. 20, when Wilton Police officers were dispatched to the area of Sturges Ridge Road for a report of a suspicious vehicle, police said.
When officers arrived on the scene, they found that a party was taking place and when they approached the residence, a large group of people were seen running into an adjacent property, Wilton Police said.
An investigation revealed that a large party involving minors was taking place on the prop…
