Two arrested at Mount Airy Casino after allegedly snorting cocaine on casino floor
Pennsylvania State Police arrested two people at Mount Airy Casino Resort after gaming enforcement officers observed them allegedly snorting a white powdery substance.
State police say two people were taken into custody at the Mount Airy Casino Resort in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, after gaming enforcement officers observed what appeared to be drug use on the casino floor earlier this month.
The incident occurred on January 8, 2026, at approximately 8:10 p.m., when surveillance and casino gaming enforcement personnel noticed individuals repeatedly inhaling a white powdery substance while sitting among patrons on the casino floor.
Police Identify Suspects and Substance
Pennsylvania State Police identified the suspects as 64-year-old Fadi Wahbeh of Whitehall, Pennsylvania , and 44-year-old Johanna Padilla of Paterson, New Jersey. Authorities say that one of the individuals admitted the substance was cocaine, and additional suspected drugs were found during the investigation.
Both individuals were promptly taken into custody by state police. Wahbeh was issued a citation, while Padilla was processed and later released, according to law-enforcement officials.
Casino Enforcement and Public Safety
The Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Gaming Enforcement handled the investigation with support from casino surveillance teams. Casinos are required to observe strict regulatory and public-safety standards, including maintaining a safe environment for patrons and employees.
Mount Airy Casino Resort is one of Pennsylvania’s larger gaming facilities, featuring hundreds of slot machines, table games, and a full resort, making incidents like this relatively rare but closely monitored under state gaming regulations.
Legal Consequences and Casino Policy
Possession and use of cocaine are criminal offenses in Pennsylvania, and law-enforcement presence in casinos is meant to deter illegal behavior and ensure compliance with state laws and gaming-control requirements.
Depending on prosecution and local statutes, drug-related offenses can result in fines, criminal records and possible exclusion from casino property.
Surveillance footage and testimony from casino enforcement will likely play a role if prosecutors decide to pursue charges beyond the citation and release.
Conclusion: Swift Action by Authorities
The swift action by Pennsylvania gaming enforcement and state police underscores the importance of maintaining lawful and safe casino environments.
With the suspects identified and taken into custody following observed drug use on the gaming floor, authorities continue to enforce the intersection of gambling regulation and broader criminal law to protect patrons and uphold standards within licensed facilities.
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