Illegal Gambling Machines Found In Sevier County Businesses
The Sevier County Sheriff’s office on Thursday announced that they have shut down several illegal gambling operations in the county. Sheriff Michael Hodges says an investigation was launched after numerous tips from concerned citizens were brought to the agency’s attention. On Thursday morning, several law enforcment agencies worked together and served search warrants at four businesses operating in Sevier County. The agencies involved in the opereation were the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville Police Departments, in cooperation with the Tennessee Department of Revenue. All total, law enforcement seized 10 illegal gambling machines along with approximately $4000.00 in cash.
The businesses that were included in the search warrants were:
• Jimmy’s Market– 3378 Wears Valley Road
• New Center Market–2659 Newport Highway…ou US 411
• White Star Market-705 Boyds Creek Highway
• Jimmy’s Market–2046 Chapman Highway
Eight citations were issued for Possession of a Gambling Device. Sheriff Hodges says the investigation into illegal gambling in Sevier County is continuing and additional charges are pending.
