On Thursday, August 4, 2022, Detectives with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division performed two separate game room compliance checks. The first was at The Getaway Game Room located at 2610 North Main Street, Vidor, Orange County, Texas, The second was the Rose City Fuel Mart Game Room, which is at 23841 Interstate 10 in Rose City.
The Getaway Game Room
2610 N. Main, Vidor, Texas
While at The Getaway Game Room, law enforcement noticed the game room was out of compliance with several portions of the Orange County Gaming Regulations. After a complete investigation, over 15 violations were discovered. Orange County Health and Code Enforcement Deputy Director James Scales arrived and began the process of terminating this business operation indefinitely.
Orange County Emergency Services District #1 was also contacted due to the establishment being outside their fire code requirements.
Rose City Fuel Mart Game Room
23841 Interstate 10, Rose City, Texas
On Thursday, August 4, 2022, Detectives with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division were looking for a wanted fugitive at The Fuel Mart Game Room located at 23841 Interstate 10, Rose City, Orange County, Texas.
Once inside, law enforcement noticed the armed security guard as well as the on-duty clerk participating in Gambling Promotion and Keeping a Gambling Place, both state law violations.
Detectives contacted the Orange County Criminal Investigations Division to assist with evidence and contraband collection. During the investigation, numerous items of evidence were collected including an amount of U.S. currency, circuit boards, and other items. Rose City Marshal’s Office arrived and assisted with the investigation as well.
Numerous persons were identified who were illegally gambling and one misdemeanor warrant arrest was made.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Orange County District Attorney’s Office and the Rose City Marshal’s Office for working together to investigate this establishment for future civil and potentially criminal prosecution of the suspect(s). This investigation is ongoing for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity.
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