Copied from the Triangle Poker Journal
NEWPORT, TN - Five people were arrested today in Cocke County TN on gambling charges following an undercover investigation and raid in May on an illegal gaming hall.
A Cocke County grand jury returned indictments against the five Tuesday. More indictments are expected.
Lee Emory Almany, William Glen Almany, Penny Louise Gates and Rhonda Crum, all of Newport, were each charged with multiple counts of gambling promotion. Jason Powell Grooms of Hartford was charged with one count.
State troopers, Newport police and TBI agents on May 21st raided the Sportman's Cafe in Newport. Authorities said they found about 50 people engaged in an illegal poker tournament. Cash, guns and assorted gambling paraphernalia were seized.
Copied from the Triangle Poker Journal
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