Silver Slipper Casino Hotel guest Mark Charron, 47, of Wisconsin, alleges he was wrongfully arrested and mistreated by casino staff and Hancock County deputies after a March 17, 2025, confrontation over a camper he claims did not belong to him. Charron’s lawsuit accuses the casino of “malicious breach of contract” and negligence in employee training, while accusing Sheriff’s Deputy Allen Weaver and Hancock County of “reckless disregard” for his rights. The casino and county deny wrongdoing, insisting Charron refused to leave the premises after being asked to move the vehicle from a parking lot.

The incident began when casino employees allegedly rousted Charron from his hotel room at 12:30 a.m., demanding he relocate the camper. Charron, who says he was asleep, denied ownership and returned to bed. Employees returned within 30 seconds, escalating tensions. Deputy Weaver arrived, citing Mississippi’s trespass law, which allows charges if a business asks someone to leave and they refuse. Charron argues he complied but was still detained. Body camera footage shows Weaver insisting Charron was “trespassed” despite his protests, while Charron maintains the camper was unrelated to his stay.

Charron’s lawsuit highlights contradictions: he claims the camper was parked in the casino’s lot but not his property, and that deputies ignored his explanations. The sheriff’s office counters that Charron’s refusal to vacate the premises justified the arrest, which was later dismissed. The case was transferred to federal court, where Judge Sul Ozerden oversees claims of constitutional violations and excessive force, including allegations that Charron was “slammed against” Weaver’s patrol car—a detail disputed by police video.

This dispute underscores tensions between hospitality businesses and law enforcement over guest rights and trespass protocols. Legal experts note Mississippi’s trespass statutes could shield businesses if employees properly enforce removal orders. Charron seeks compensatory and punitive damages, legal fees, and a jury trial. The case may set precedents for how casinos handle guest disputes and interact with local law enforcement.