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.