According to a casino journalist, an arrest warrant was reissued for a wealthy individual from Massachusetts who did not attend court to face charges of writing two bad checks to the Bellagio amounting to $1.5 million.
The individual in question, Daniel Cosgrove Burrell, was supposed to appear before Judge Cynthia Cruz at the Las Vegas Justice Court, but failed to show up. A status check hearing has been scheduled for October 21.
Burrell’s attorney in Las Vegas, Andrew Fritz, declined to comment on the case. Court documents reveal that on February 12, 2023, Burrell wrote two checks to the Bellagio – one for $1 million and another for $500,000 – for cash and chips. It was later discovered that the account from which the checks were drawn had been closed.
In May of 2024, Clark County Deputy District Attorney Charles Thoman filed a three-count criminal complaint against Burrell for passing a check without sufficient funds with intent to defraud, obtaining money under false pretenses, and theft. After attempting to contact Burrell by certified mail and receiving no response, an arrest warrant was issued.
Burrell was eventually arrested in Nantucket, Massachusetts on September 20, shortly after his mansion was sold for $12.5 million in a foreclosure auction. Following a brief stint in the Nantucket Police Department jail, he was released on $10,000 bail.
The founder of The Burrell Group, a company based in Aspen, Colorado, Burrell is known to manage a diverse portfolio of holdings in various industries including real estate, natural resources, aviation, and medical colleges.
In addition to the charges he faces in Las Vegas, Pitkin County, Colorado, where Aspen is situated, also issued warrants for Burrell’s arrest for allegedly defaulting on over $75 million in bank loans. These loans were reportedly used for divorce payments, the purchase of a yacht, and luxury homes.
Burrell’s past involvement in politics includes serving as a senior adviser to former U.S. Sen. and Secretary of State John Kerry during his 2004 presidential campaign. He also held a position on the Domestic Policy Council from 2000 to 2001 under President Bill Clinton.
Media reports indicate that Burrell has been sued by multiple banks in recent years, with claims against him totaling more than $72 million. To resolve the matter in Pitkin County, an Aspen mansion owned by Burrell was sold in an online foreclosure auction earlier this year for $24.6 million.
For further information, readers are encouraged to contact Richard N. Velotta at rvelotta@reviewjournal.com or 702-477-3893. They can also follow @RickVelotta on X for updates and developments in the ongoing case.
