05/08/2017 SALINE COUNTY GAME ROOMS RAIDED |
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SALINE COUNTY GAME ROOMS RAIDED On Monday, May 8, 2017, four (4) search and seizure warrants were executed at various gaming rooms in Saline County. The locations were: Chicot Game Room 14124 Chicot Road Just for Fun Game Room 14014 Chicot Road Penny Place Game Room 19630 Arch Street Teana’s Game Room 14305 Chicot Road Evidence pertaining to Arkansas Code, Title 5 – Criminal Offenses, Subchapter 6 – Offenses Against Public Health, Safety, or Welfare, Chapter 66 Gambling was recovered. United States currency, numerous documents and several gaming machines were seized during this operation. The issuance of the search and seizure warrants was a result of a collaborative investigation conducted by the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, Little Rock Police Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Sheriff Rodney Wright’s commented, “This type of gaming is considered illegal in the State of Arkansas and after fielding several complaints from local residents, the Saline County Sheriff’s Office acted accordingly. The Sheriff’s Office will continue to follow up on all citizen complaints to keep our community safe.” This investigation is ongoing.
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