Summary
- In Texas, law enforcement in Marshall and Harrison Counties successfully coordinated raids on seven businesses.
- A crackdown on illegal gambling led to the arrest of several individuals and the seizure of dozens of illicit gambling machines.
- The police remain alert and are committed to combating illegal gambling.
- Pony Express Truck Stop, located at 304 Interstate 20 East in Marshall, Texas
- Poplar Store, located at 1001 Poplar Street, Marshall, Texas
- Skill Games located at 5206 FM 968 in Longview, Texas
- Grab & Go, located at 4204 U.S. Highway 59 in Marshall, TX
- Wanda's is located at 15229 FM 968 in Longview, TX.
- Valero, located at 6135 U.S. Highway 80 in Longview, Texas
- Wildcat Grocery, located at 13863 FM 450 in Harleton, Texas
In mid-May, law enforcement officials in Marshall, Texas, carried out a search warrant at the Fina gas station located at 1601 W. Grand Ave. They discovered and confiscated 10 illegal gambling machines as well as illegal THC products. In another related incident last week, police organized a coordinated crackdown on illegal gambling operations, raiding multiple locations and arresting several suspects.
70 illegal gambling devices found and seized
On Saturday, the Marshall Police Department announced the execution of an operation targeting illegal gambling activities throughout Marshall and Harrison County. The operation involved executing seven search warrants, sanctioned by 71st District Judge Brad Morin. Consequently, law enforcement searched several businesses. According to the Marshall Police Department, these raids led to the discovery and confiscation of illegal gambling machines. In total, 70 unlawful gambling devices were seized. Additionally, methamphetamine was found during the operation. Several individuals were arrested, but the investigation into the illegal gambling operations remains ongoing. Beyond gambling-related charges, the suspects are likely to face drug-related charges as well. The police have not disclosed the exact number of suspects or the specific charges they may encounter.
The raids come after an extensive investigation into illegal gambling
Addressing illegal gambling remains a top priority for law enforcement in Texas. The law enforcement agencies across Marshall and Harrison County, together with the District Attorney’s Office, stand united in their message: illegal game rooms are not acceptable, states the message from the Marshall Police Department. These establishments threaten public safety, and we are committed to holding lawbreakers accountable, the statement continues. According to the announcement, search warrants were issued following a thorough investigation targeting businesses operating illegal gambling devices. The execution of search warrants and the successful shutdown of these illegal gambling operations resulted from the collaboration among the Marshall Police Department's Patrol and Criminal Investigations Division, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations Division, the Fire Marshal’s Office, and the Harrison County District Attorney’s Office.
