According to a Nevada sheriff, the man who fell from the 20th floor of Harveys Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino on Saturday seemingly died by suicide.
The individual has been identified as Daniel Tovar, 31, from Pomona, California, as stated by Douglas County Sheriff Dan Coverley on Monday. Coverley also informed Reno TV station KRNV that the fall was probably a suicide.
Tovar was pronounced dead at 2:50 p.m. Saturday, after sustaining life-threatening injuries from the fall at the Stateline, Nev. gaming facility.
His body fell close to the valet entrance of the casino. He was subsequently recognized through fingerprints and DNA, as reported by the Tahoe Daily Tribune.
Tovar had traveled by bus from Los Angeles to Stateline earlier that Saturday.
Officials did not disclose a motive for the suicide.
A national helpline exists for individuals who are facing suicidal thoughts. It’s the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.
Three individuals were apprehended in Tampa, Fla. on Monday, following a police investigation into an illegal gambling ring.
Sunday's operation resulted in the confiscation of computers, gambling records, over $12,000 in cash, and a semi-automatic firearm.
Authorities disclosed that the gaming den operated within the All Stars Tampa Domino Club.
Officers from the Tampa Police Department were first alerted to the unlawful gambling operation in December 2023. Covert officers monitored the gambling establishment.
According to police, guests at the establishment usually remained for three minutes and held paper receipts when departing.
The covert detectives infiltrated the establishment and placed six wagers on sports events. They featured a Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors NBA matchup.
Detectives provided evidence to local prosecutors, who managed to obtain a search warrant authorized by a judge.
The individuals suspected were identified as Marcelino Perez, aged 67; Charlie Parilla, aged 32; and Kendrick Franklin, aged 29.
Perez faced charges for conspiracy to engage in bookmaking, a RICO violation, and being an agent or employee operating a gambling house.
Franklin faced two charges for wagering on trial or skill contest outcomes, one charge for bookmaking, one for violating RICO, and one for being an agent or employee operating a gambling house.
Parilla faced four charges for wagering on the outcomes of a trial or skill contest, one count of bookmaking, a count for violating RICO, and a count for being an agent or employee of operating a gambling house.
The three men showed up in court on Monday. Bail was established at $52,650 for Perez, $57,650 for Franklin, and $62,650 for Parilla.
"This is more than just sports betting,” Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw said in a statement quoted by Tampa Bay TV station WTVT. “This is an illegal business that was set up.”
“The success of this [police] operation is a testament to the tireless work and attention to detail shown by our officers,” Bercaw added. “To anyone thinking about running an illegal gambling operation in Tampa, consider this [is] your warning.”
