A commercial-grade fireworks explosion inside a Rivers Casino Pittsburgh bathroom resulted in a man being charged early Sunday morning.
Jeremy Allen Hartman faces several charges, including risking a catastrophe, arson, theft, criminal mischief, recklessly endangering another person, and receiving stolen property.
The incident began after Hartman allegedly tresed into a closed restaurant, attempting to steal bottles of alcohol.
Casino staff member injured
Hartman was taken into custody after security caught him in the restaurant. While being escorted into a holding area, he asked to use the bathroom.
In the bathroom, Hartman allegedly lit fireworks into a toilet. A casino staff member was injured from the explosion. The employee was treated and released by medical staff, KDKA/CBS News reported.
A vehicle ed to Hartman was discovered on the fifth floor of the casino’s parking garage. Pennsylvania State Police allegedly found more fireworks while searching the vehicle.
The Pittsburgh Police Bomb Squad and K-9 Unit then conducted a search of the vehicle and the casino, and no more fireworks were found.
events at Rivers
Authorities have deemed Rivers Casino Pittsburgh safe. The casino told CBS News that it is cooperating with police.
The property announced BetRivers Sportsbook. The schedule for the rest of the month:
- Friday, June 13: DJ Digital Dave
- Saturday, June 14: DJ NIN
- Friday, June 20: TJ the DJ
- Saturday, June 21: DJ Jan Jursa
- Friday, June 27: TJ the DJ
- Saturday, June 28: DJ Cake
It is also hosting a watch party for UFC 317, which features Topuria vs. Oliveira, on Saturday, June 28.
