Violent Attack At Hollywood Casino Slot Machine: Joliet Police Arrest

JOLIET — It's rare for the Joliet Police Department to respond to crimes of violence at the Hollywood Casino off Route 6, but that's what happened early Friday night, resulting in the eventual arrest of 51-year-old Plainfield resident Gary Lobello. Lobello was later released on a notice to appear at the Will County Courthouse on charges of battery.

Joliet police spokesman Dwayne English said at 7:40 p.m., officers responded to Hollywood Casino at 777 Hollywood Boulevard for a report of a battery.

A 67-year-old man was playing a slot machine, and police said it's believed he walked away to use an ATM, leaving his player’s card in the machine. He returned to find a woman using the machine, and an argument ensued between them.

It was later learned that the woman at the machine was Lobello’s wife, according to police.

"It is alleged that Lobello approached the male, grabbed him by his jacket, and threw him to the ground," English said.

After hurting his 67-year-old victim, Lobello, along with his wife, then left the casino, according to police.

Lobello was taken into custody without incident at his residence in the 17000 block of South Richmond Road in Plainfield.