Beaumont PD raids game room, charges pending

Jan. 3, at 11 a.m., detectives with the Beaumont Police Department Special Services Division, Special Assignment Unit and SWAT were assisted by Beaumont Fire Department investigators in executing a search warrant at a game room located in the 8000 block of College St.

“This search warrant was a result of an investigation into promotion of gambling,” BPD reported. “After SWAT made entry and secured the location, SSD personnel searched the business and interviewed all patrons and suspects on scene.”

The search of the business reportedly yielded varied evidence of promotion of gambling and U.S. currency that is believed to be proceeds of the illegal gambling organization. In addition, a patron was found to be in possession of a handgun. No arrests were announced and pending charges will reportedly include engaging in organized criminal activity (promotion of gambling) and unlawful possession of firearm by a felon.