TPD Continues to Investigate Illegal Gambling Establishments
October 22, 2019
In April 2019, after receiving numerous citizen complaints regarding illegal gambling, the Tallahassee Police Department took part in a joint operation with the Leon County Sheriff’s Office to investigate suspected gambling establishments/internet cafés/arcades. Armed robberies occurred at two of the establishments in the same month with a firearm being discharged inside the building. Six search warrants were subsequently served and the establishments closed.
Investigators assigned to TPD’s Special Investigations Section have continued to investigate illegal gambling establishments and internet cafés/arcades. During the month of October 2019, TPD arrested ten (10) people in connection with gambling and keeping a gambling house. These arrests were made at 1350 Mahan Drive Unit C4 and 2720 Blair Stone Road Unit C. Two .40 caliber handguns were seized from the location on Blair Stone Road. One firearm had been previously reported stolen to TPD in 2017.
Investigators are asking anyone with information about illegal gambling establishments/internet cafés to contact them at (850) 891-4200. To remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at (850) 574-TIPS.
Arrested:
Kierricka K. Smith Age 26
Charges:
Giving False Name or False Identification by Person Arrested or Lawfully Detained pursuant to Florida Statute 901.36(1).
Keeping a Gambling House pursuant to Florida Statute 849.01.
Arrested:
Decasta M. Gatlin Age 48
Charge:
Gambling pursuant to Florida Statute 849.08.
Arrested:
Eddie Houston Age 71
Charge:
Gambling pursuant to Florida Statute 849.08.
Arrested:
Katrice Lindsey Age 30
Charge:
Keeping a Gambling House pursuant to Florida Statute 849.01.
Arrested:
Jonny Jones Age 41
Charge:
Keeping a Gambling House pursuant to Florida Statute 849.01.
Arrested:
Latrelle Fields Age 47
Charge:
Keeping a Gambling House pursuant to Florida Statute 849.01.
Arrested:
Vincent Chambliss Age 57
Charge:
Gambling pursuant to Florida Statute 849.08.
Arrested:
Jessie Southward Age 44
Charge:
Gambling pursuant to Florida Statute 849.08.
Arrested:
Annette Newbold Age 55
Charge:
Gambling pursuant to Florida Statute 849.08.
Arrested:
Maria Powell Age 50
Charge:
Gambling pursuant to Florida Statute 849.08.
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