Search warrants served at 2 "internet cafes" after investigation reveals illegal gaming/bookmaking at locations 
DATE/TIME: July 25, 2018
INCIDENT: PC 337A, Illegal Gaming/Bookmaking
LOCATION: 25254 West Main Street, Diamond Net Cafe
25621 West Main Street, FuNet Cafe
SUMMARY:
On Wednesday, July 25, 2018, deputies and detectives from the Barstow Sheriff’s Station served two search warrants at two “internet cafes” on West Main Street in the unincorporated area of Barstow. The search warrants were authored as a result of an ongoing investigation into allegations of illegal gambling taking place at the cafes.
Various single- and multi-player gaming tables, machines, computers and documents related to illegal gambling were seized from the businesses. The seizures included a large quantity of money believed to be profits from the illegal gambling. Four subjects believed to be operating the cafes were questioned and released. The case will be forwarded to the District Attorney’s office for review.
California’s state gambling laws prohibit the operations of such businesses. Convictions of these felony crimes can be punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 and/or a year in state prison.
Anyone with information regarding these incidents or on other possible gambling enterprises is urged to contact the Barstow Sheriff’s Station at 760/256-4838. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective J Parks
Station: Barstow Sheriff’s Station
Phone Number: (760) 256-4838
Case Number: 081801037, 081801038
John McMahon, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Barstow Sheriff's Department
225 E Mountain View St
Barstow, CA 92311
Contact
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