Rapid City Authorities Wrapping Up Casino Crimes

Rapid City Authorities Wrapping Up Casino Crimes

Rapid City, South Dakota has recently been contending with a slew of crimes related to casinos. In six days time, four casinos had been robbed by men with blades, ranging from knives to a sword.

Two men have now been arrested in conjunction with these robberies. Further charges are expected, according to police, and other leads are being investigated.

On Monday the first arrest was made. Daniel Gillen, a 50 year old resident of Rapid City, apprehended. Joshua Bourne, 23, was then arrested on Wednesday in Box Elder, SD.

Bourne and GIllen have both been charged due to the first robbery, the robber of Joker’s Casino on November 14th.

The charges include first degree robbery, as well as two counts of conspiracy to commit robbery in the first degree. Additionally, Bourne was charged with witness tampering.

Gillen has also been charged with charges related to the synthesis of methamphetamine.

According to the Chief of Police, Steve Allender, citizens should not try to be heroic. “These are thugs that need to be stopped. That’s all that matters today. We need citizens to keep their eyes open, to stay calm, and not be a hero. We don’t need anyone hurt trying to apprehend these guys. We’re working around the clock to take calls and act on the leads.”