On July 11, Caesars Palace was subject to a standoff situation caused by 36-year-old Matthew Mannix. Now, the culprit has received his sentence. 

Up to Two Years Prison Sentence and a Casino Ban on The Vegas Strip

Mannix could spend the following two years in prison, according to the sentence between 19 and 48 months that he received for his role in the incident. The arrestee was completely banned from entering any casino on the Vegas Strip. He will also have to pay restitution of around $55,000 for the damage caused to the hotel room where he barricaded himself together with his girlfriend. 

Mannix then proceeded to smash the room’s window and throw out different furniture items. The broken glass pieces, a chair and a desk crashed into the rooftops of the building below and landed on a pool deck, causing the fearful guests to scatter. However, no serious injuries were reported at the time.

According to his attorney, Mannix was hallucinating at the time of the violent incident after having spent the past days consuming drugs. Investigators at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department also reported that both Mannix and the woman looked to be “under the influence of narcotics and experiencing drug-induced paranoia” during the standoff.

Threats of Violence

Police reports revealed that Mannix announced he was ready to physically confront police officers at the scene, threatening to shoot the officers and cut out his girlfriend’s tongue. A report from Las Vegas TV station KVVU spoke about Mannix threatening to be under the possession of “a magazine full of rounds” and that he was planning on pulling the trigger.

Later on, it was found that the suspect did not have a firearm on him. His girlfriend handed over a folding knife to the police after Mannix surrendered after a SWAT team broke into the hotel room.

Mannix was taken into custody and he remained in jail in Las Vegas on a bail set at $750,000. Later on, Mannix also came forward about his long addiction to a series of narcotics a few days later. His attorney, David Roger, listed over 10 illegal drugs and a number of prescription medications that Mannix had claimed to have taken in the past.

Mannix Could Have Faced a More Serious Punishment 

In August, Mannix ended his trial over the spectacular standoff by pleading guilty to a misdemeanor negligence charge and severe property damage. This convinced the prosecution to give up the more severe charges of first-degree kidnapping, coercion with a deadly weapon, and kidnapping against the suspect. 

Accordingly, the culprit was facing a prison sentence of between one and five years in Colorado, his home state. Provided Mannix would not have taken the plea deal, he could have served a life sentence in Nevada.

In our August article that followed the latest developments related to the story, we also mentioned the fact that Mannix could have faced a fine of up to $12,000. His transfer to Colorado was announced on September 28

Expressing Remorse and Rehabilitation 

Mannix expressed remorse and regret for what he had done while expressing his clear intentions to overcome his drug addiction problem.

Clark County District Court Judge Crystal Eller decided to reject prosecutor Max Anderson’s request to send Mannix up to five years in prison, arguing that the 19 months to 48 months sentence would instead allow Mannix to complete a substance abuse recovery program in prison. 

It is uncertain whether Mannix would be serving his sentence in Colorado or Nevada. Attorney David Roger said that he was expecting the authorities in Colorado to take custody of his client and resolve the case against him there.

At the moment, Mannix is undergoing treatment with drugs for bipolar disorders and schizophrenia, according to his attorney. Roger also said that Mannix’s family had already paid the restitution amount owed to Caesars Palace for the property damage.

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In July, the Caesars Palace property on the Vegas Strip became the site of a standoff situation. A month later, the culprit accepted a plea deal, putting an end to the drama.

Last month, Matthew Mannix, barricaded himself and a woman he was with in a hotel room and proceeded to wreck havoc. Videos of the incident show Mannix throwing furniture out of the window of a room in which he allegedly held the woman hostage for six hours.

According to reports, the culprit even warned that he was prepared to fight back against police officers, although it was later found out that he didn’t possess a gun.

A SWAT team eventually broke into the room, taking the suspect into custody. The woman was later identified as Mannix’s girlfriend.

Authorities later learned that Mannix and his girlfriend were were under the influence of drugs. A few days later Mannix himself admitted that he was addicted to a number of narcotics and has struggled with his addiction for years.

Mannix Pleads Guilty

A month later, Mannix, who was on a trial over the standoff, agreed on a plea deal, resulting in the more severe charges getting dropped by the prosecution. While Mannix will not be charged with kidnapping and coercion, he pleaded guilty to causing severe property damage and a misdemeanor negligence charge.

Mannix now risks a prison sentence of between one and five years in his home state of Colorado. He may also be required to pay fines of up to $12,000. For reference, if Mannix hadn’t accepted the plea deal, he might have had to serve a life sentence in Nevada.

Mannix’s remorse and regret for his actions were mentioned by the defense, which claimed that the man has serious intentions to overcome his severe drug addiction.

The Caesars Palace arrestee is expected to be transferred to Colorado on September 28. Once there, he will face another trial related to a kidnapping case.

In other news, the police in Minnesota recently busted an illegal TikTok gambling scheme whereby people would wager through a proxy in the state. The culprits streamed their experience on TikTok, asking their customers to select a slot to play, the size of the bet and the number of bets.

In Ontario, on the other hand, the police just broke a cheating scheme at Pickering Casino Resort. This led to the arrests of four people who now face fines.

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An intense hour-long standoff at the iconic Caesars Palace resort on the Las Vegas Strip came to a dramatic end on July 11, as law enforcement authorities arrested a man and successfully rescued a woman who had been held hostage. 

Chaos Erupts at Caesars Palace as Hostage Situation Unfolds

The standoff began around 9:15 am when hotel security at Caesars Palace received a report of a domestic disturbance. Witnesses observed the man forcefully pulling the woman into a hotel room. Las Vegas police swiftly responded to the scene and established a perimeter around the area.

Throughout the standoff, the man resorted to throwing large objects out of the room’s window, causing concern and chaos among bystanders, particularly those in the pool area. Guests were shocked as furniture, including a coffee maker, a hairdryer, and a desk bureau, plummeted from the 21st-floor window.

Las Vegas police worked diligently to ensure the safety of the hostage, maintaining communication with her throughout the ordeal. Eventually, a SWAT team was able to breach the hotel room and apprehend the suspect. The woman was swiftly escorted to safety and did not appear to have suffered any injuries.

The exact details regarding the suspect’s motives and the nature of the relationship between him and the hostage remain unclear. Authorities have not confirmed whether the suspect was armed or if any firearms were found in the room.

Caesars Entertainment Commends Police Response to Security Incident

In a statement, Caesars Entertainment, the owner of the casino, commended the efforts of the Las Vegas police and their security teams. They referred to the incident as a “security incident inside a guest room” that had been successfully resolved.

The incident brought back chilling memories of the tragic mass shooting that occurred in Las Vegas in 2017, where 58 people lost their lives. A new FBI report suggests that the 2017 Las Vegas shooting may have been motivated by the shooter’s frustration with how casinos treated him. 

Stephen Paddock, the gunman, was an avid high roller who grew increasingly discontented with the casinos’ policies of rewarding high rollers with luxurious experiences. This frustration, coupled with his fascination with the Oklahoma City bombing, may have contributed to his decision to carry out the deadly attack.

However, in the current case, law enforcement acted swiftly and decisively to bring the standoff to a peaceful resolution. As the investigation continues, guests and visitors at Caesars Palace are gradually returning to normalcy, with the casino operating as usual. The authorities remain vigilant, ensuring the safety of all guests and conducting a thorough investigation into the incident at the resort.

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