Person apprehended following bomb scare at Finger Lakes Gaming & Race Track facility
A 34-year-old man named Jose Luis Torres-Berrios was arrested at the Finger Lakes Gaming Casino on August 2, 2025, following a disturbing threat made towards the casino.
The incident began when casino security attempted to remove Torres-Berrios from the bar area. In response, he allegedly stated that he would return to his residence, construct several explosives, and use them to destroy the casino and harm people inside.
The arrest was made by the Ontario County Sheriff's Office, who located and arrested Torres-Berrios at the scene. He was charged with making a terroristic threat and is currently being held in Ontario County Jail pending arraignment in CAP Court.
The threat was allegedly made following a verbal altercation at the casino bar on August 2 around 9:16 p.m. After the arrest, Torres-Berrios was transported to the Ontario County Jail.
The arrest of Torres-Berrios serves as a reminder of the zero-tolerance policy that casinos have towards threats of violence. It is essential for the safety and well-being of all patrons and employees that such threats are taken seriously and investigated thoroughly.
[1] Ontario County Sheriff's Office press release, August 3, 2025. [2] Finger Lakes Gaming Casino statement, August 3, 2025. [3] Ontario County Jail records, August 3, 2025. [4] CAP Court records, August 3, 2025.
- The incident at Finger Lakes Gaming Casino, involving Jose Luis Torres-Berrios, was originally reported as general news but soon evolved into a crime-and-justice story as Torres-Berrios faced terroristic threat charges.
- Despite the incident causing concern and downturn in casino-and-gambling activities temporarily, Finger Lakes Gaming Casino stressed the importance of maintaining a zero-tolerance policy towards threats of violence for the safety and well-being of all patrons and employees.
