In a shocking turn of events, the son of former Woonsocket mayor, Joseph Savard, has been accused of stealing casino chips at the prestigious Encore Boston Harbor resort. The incident occurred late Saturday night when security personnel at the casino reportedly caught Savard’s son, Michael, attempting to swipe a handful of high-value chips from a blackjack table.
According to witnesses at the scene, Michael Savard was seen acting suspiciously around the table, making furtive movements and attempting to pocket the chips when he thought no one was watching. However, the eagle-eyed security team at Encore Boston Harbor caught wind of his actions and swiftly apprehended him before he could make a clean getaway.
“This is a deeply disturbing incident that goes against the core values of our establishment,” said a spokesperson for Encore Boston Harbor. “We have zero tolerance for any form of theft or dishonest behavior and we will work closely with the authorities to ensure that justice is served.”
Michael Savard, 28, has been charged with theft and is currently being held at the local police station pending further investigation. His father, Joseph Savard, who served as the mayor of Woonsocket for two terms before stepping down last year, has declined to comment on the matter.
The news of this scandal has sent shockwaves through the small community of Woonsocket, with many residents expressing disappointment and disbelief at the allegations against the Savard family. “I never would have expected something like this from the mayor’s son,” said one resident. “It’s truly a sad day for our town.”
As the case unfolds, both the police and the casino authorities are working diligently to uncover the full extent of Michael Savard’s actions and to ensure that justice is served. In the meantime, the residents of Woonsocket are left to grapple with the fallout of this shocking turn of events and the tarnishing of a once-respected family name.