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Police Enter Foxwoods Hotel Room Without Incident, Arrest One After Brief Restraint

Police called it an isolated unlawful restraint, not a hostage situation.

Overview

  • Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Police said an individual unlawfully restrained two people in a Fox Tower room before releasing them.
  • Officers gained access to the room early Monday afternoon without confrontation, and one person was taken into custody.
  • Tribal police led the response with assistance from Connecticut State Police and Ledyard Police, and the area was contained.
  • Officials urged against unverified reports and emphasized that initial claims of a hostage situation were incorrect.
  • Foxwoods said the property remained open and later resumed normal operations, and authorities released no additional details.