On August 15, 2012 at approximately 2:00 PM Enid Police with assistance from the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office served four search warrants at four local bars. The Narcotics Division of the Enid Police Department, after receiving several citizen complaints, conducted a short undercover investigation of local bars having gaming machines that were being used for illegal gambling. A slot machine is any machine that may be played by inserting money or something of value and by playing that machine the person stands to win or lose whether by skill or chance such money or thing of value. The warrants were served at The Captain’s Quarters, 224 W. Broadway, BG’s 26th Street Bar, 802 N. 26th St., Ma & Pa’s, 408 N. Independence and Shooters Saloon, 1416 N. Grand Ave. Sgt. Eric Reddick said that 25 machines and approximately $7226.00 in cash were seized. “We have been to a couple of these bars for the same thing in the past. Nearly every machine was being played in one of the bars when we served the search warrant” said Sgt. Reddick. Sgt. Reddick advised that charges are being pursued as a result of this investigation.
Anyone having information that will lead to the arrest or prosecution of any crime is urged to call Crime Stoppers at (580) 233-6233. You can also text a tip from a cell phone by texting to 274637. Be sure to type “Enid” in the subject field. Tips can also be submitted via the internet by going to tipsoft.com. You can earn a reward up to $1,000.00. You will not be required to testify and will not be identified. Callers may also contact the Enid Police Department with information.
Sgt. Dustin Albright
Enid Police Department
301 W. Owen K. Garriott
580-616-7012
[email protected]
