A man was arrested in Oklahoma following allegations of kidnapping a woman from Newcastle Casino and committing sexual assault. Kevin Alando Martin faces multiple charges including kidnapping, human trafficking, and forcible sodomy.

The incident unfolded when the victim, found naked and frightened, contacted Oklahoma City police on Monday. Officers located her at NW 22nd Street and North May Avenue, approximately 24 miles from the casino. The suspect surrendered to police upon their arrival and was held on a $50,000 bond.

Court records reveal Martin had a previous human trafficking charge from April involving a teenage victim in an unrelated case.

In separate casino-related crime news, Nebraska mental health therapist Pamela J. Helem, 69, received five years' probation for Medicaid fraud. She had billed Medicaid for patient treatment while actually gambling at a Council Bluffs, Iowa casino.

The court ordered Helem to:

• Pay $60,000 in restitution to Medicaid
• Undergo gambling addiction assessment
• Avoid all gambling establishments
• Complete community service

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has filed an additional lawsuit against Helem for Medicaid fraud. She faces up to two years in prison if she violates probation terms.

Related Articles

Previous Articles