On the night of February 20, 2024, police in Illinois responded to the Rivers Casino for a report of a man who was refusing to leave the property. The man repeatedly dismissed commands from both casino security and police to exit the premises and refused to provide identification. The situation escalated when he took a fighting stance and threatened the officer. After a final refusal to identify himself, he spat in the officer's face and then lunged at her with a clenched fist. He was arrested and charged with aggravated battery, resisting arrest, and criminal trespass. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. #crime #casino

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