A Utah man found himself in cold water literally and then in hot water figuratively but could be in the running for the worst liar award after playing with the sprinklers and fire alarms at the Rainbow Casino Friday night.
A soaking wet Bennett Price, 23, of Salt Lake City was arrested by WWPD officers after being captured by casino security.
According to witnesses and video surveillance, Bennett Price, 23, of Salt Lake City damaged photographs mounted on the walls in the hallways of the hotel before going to a stairwell.
According to police reports, employees said Price had tampered with a water valve that began spraying water, soaking Price and flooding the stairwell.
Price reportedly left the area and was found on the hotel grounds by employees. Price had removed his shirt but was still wet
Price could not explain how he got wet. He also denied any involvement with the damaged photographs.
Firefighters responded and assessed the scene. Hotel guests were allowed to remain in their rooms, said WWPD Sergeant David Wiskerchen said.
Price was then arrested for tampering with a fire apparatus and injury to personal property. His bail was listed at $3,000 which he made the next day.
