The Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) reports they served four search and seizure warrants on Monday, May 8, 2017, 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
According to the SCSO, evidence was recovered pertaining to Arkansas Code, Title 5 – Criminal Offenses, Subchapter 6 – Offenses Against Public Health, Safety, or Welfare, Chapter 66 Gambling. 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 stated, “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.