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Karnes County sheriff’s deputies raided an alleged illegal game room in Kenedy on Wednesday, Nov. 4, and arrested Marisa Jaramillo, who authorities said was operating the establishment, according to SouthTexasNews.com. Jaramillo was booked into the Karnes County Jail on offenses under Chapter 47 of the Texas Penal Code.
Search warrant served on U.S. Highway 181 property
Deputies with the Karnes County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division and Criminal Investigations Division executed the search warrant at a property in the 3000 block of U.S. Highway 181. A Karnes County district judge signed the warrant after an undercover investigation meant to establish probable cause that the business was operating outside state and local laws.
Investigators arrested Jaramillo at the site. Sheriff’s officials said she has a history of prior arrests tied to illegal gaming operations in the area.
Sheriff’s office statement on game rooms
Sheriff Bailey reminded the public that commercial game rooms are prohibited under Texas state law and Karnes County local ordinances. The agency warned that anyone taking part in similar operations will face full prosecution.
In a statement issued after the arrest, the agency said: "Whether law enforcement agrees with these laws or not, each instance of illegal gambling will be investigated thoroughly, no matter how long it takes or how difficult these illegal gambling operations make it for law enforcement to obtain the probable cause needed to take action."
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Source: As reported by SouthTexasNews.com.
