Joliet IL February 21 2023

A man at Harrah’s Casino in Joliet, Ill. was arrested Thursday after he allegedly repeatedly punched security guards and struggled with police officers.

Michael Knowles, 34, of New Lenox, Ill., was charged with aggravated battery and obstructing a police officer, according to Patch. He was booked at the Will County Jail and was eventually released from custody.

The incident began at about 11:30 p.m. when guards prevented Knowles from walking onto the gaming floor because he allegedly was intoxicated.

The guards tried to force Knowles to leave the casino.

But Knowles allegedly punched one of the guards in the chest several times.

Local police were called. The officers also got into a struggle with the suspect before eventually taking
him into custody.

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