'Missionary' arrested for trespassing at Coeur d'Alene Casino

The Coeur d'Alene Tribal Police needed some assistance in getting a 50-year-old self-described missionary off the grounds of the Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel Friday morning.

The police officer told a Kootenai County Sheriff's deputy that Kathryn Holbrook, originally from Alaska, was asked to leave the casino several times by security and refused.

According to an incident report, Holbrook was sitting on a couch in the lobby of the casino and was even offered free transportation if she agreed to leave.

When contacted by the deputy, Holbrook said she was homeless and was allowed to stay at the casino because it was public property.

The deputy informed her that she was incorrect and Holbrook still would not leave. She compared herself to Mother Teresa and Jesus and told the deputy she would file a lawsuit against the casino and the law enforcement officers for violating her rights.

Holbrook was taken into custody for violating Idaho trespassing laws. According to the report, she did not ask the deputy or casino security for any assistance in finding shelter.