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Updated: Wednesday, 09 Mar 2011, 6:27 PM EST
Published : Wednesday, 09 Mar 2011, 6:27 PM EST

Posted by: Eli George

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) - A 33-year-old Niagara Falls man has been indicted for bringing a gun into the Seneca Niagara Casino.

The U.S. District Attorney's office says Mashama Hill was indicted for being a felon in possession of a firearm. On February 13th, Hill allegedly became upset with other casino patrons at a card table. He threatened to leave and return with a gun and was later spotted by security returning to the casino in different clothing. After stopping Hill, security personnel say they found a loaded firearm.

If found guilty, the charges carries a maximum sentence of ten years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both.

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