Suspect arrested in $350K Grand River Casino scam

  • Traffic moved over for a wide load that passed through Isabel and Timber Lake last week. The structure was reportedly on its way to McLaughlin or Fort Yates for use as an ambulance and emergency services building.
    Traffic moved over for a wide load that passed through Isabel and Timber Lake last week. The structure was reportedly on its way to McLaughlin or Fort Yates for use as an ambulance and emergency services building.
    A 44-year-old Omaha, NE, man is charged with grand theft after allegedly scamming a gaming worker at the Grand River Casino west of Mobridge out of $350,000. Roberto Orellana pleaded not guilty on May 7 and State 1st Circuit Judge Chris Giles denied changing the conditions of his bond at the request of federal authorities. If convicted, Orellana faces up to 15 years in prison and a $3...

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