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Gambling Raid In Driscoll
Posted: Feb 3, 2012 6:48 PM by Mia Gordon - mgordon@kristv.com
Updated: Feb 3, 2012 8:26 PM
DRISCOLL - Two people were arrested, and dozens of eight-liners confiscated, following a raid at a business in Driscoll last night by Nueces County Deputies.
They began investigating more than a month ago, after getting complaints about illegal gambling.
It's called The Game Room and investigators from the Nueces County Sheriff's department first heard complaints about illegal gambling here five weeks ago.
That kicked off an undercover investigation that wrapped up at seven last night when the game room was raided.
Ernest Colin has been living in Driscoll for 28 years. He tells us he and other locals never wanted the business there in the first place, "I was told by other citizens, and been approached by other citizens, you know, how do you feel about it and they say I don't want it here, I didn't want it here from the get go."
Fifty eight-liners, some cash, and a loaded gun were found inside the game room when it was raided.
They were being removed today by county jail inmates, but eight-liners remained inside the game room when we arrived.
We also saw signs saying no cash prizes, and others said $100 give-a-ways.
Investigators say their undercover deputies actually received cash prizes during their probe.
Around 50 gamers were in here playing on the machines when the raid happened. Deputies tell us they won't face any charges, however two arrests were made.
Two employees working that night, Ruby Lee Barrera and Beatriz Cedillo have been charged with engaging in organized criminal activity.
If they're found guilty, they could get maximum of two years in jail and a $10,000 fine.
The eight-liners that were removed from The Game Room will be sold to business that can use them legally.
Residents meanwhile continue debating over eight-liners. Ernest Colin tells us; "it's good that it is out of our city now because if anything it was putting a bad name to the city of Driscoll.
Another resident complained to Colin asking him if the business actually did anything illegal to Colin himself.
The investigation continues and more arrests could be made.
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