The Kern County Sheriff’s Office received several reports of an illegal internet casino in the area of N. Chester Ave. and Manor St. Deputies conducted an investigation and found the casino was being operated out of an industrial building in the 4600-block of Ashworth Rd. On May 27, 2020, at 7:00pm, deputies served a search warrant at the location. They detained 16 people who were inside the business. As a result of the search of the premises, deputies located one stolen vehicle, one stolen .357 revolver, one .40 cal handgun, approximately 1-1/2 ounces of methamphetamine and five illegal gaming machines.
Jose Gonzalez (51-year-old) was arrested for being a felon in possession of a handgun, felon in possession of ammunition and possession of stolen property. He was booked into the Central Receiving Facility. Charges will be submitted to the District Attorney’s Office for the other subjects who were located inside the business.
