Akron police bust illegal gambling den, 56-year-old woman arrested and charged

A 56-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday night and charged with running an illegal gambling house, according to a press release from Akron Police.

After an ongoing investigation, authorities executed a search warrant around 10:25 p.m. at a location in the 200 block of E. Market Street. During the search, officers seized nearly two dozen gambling machines, two handguns, electronics and more than $7,000 in cash.

A 51-year-old man was also detained but later released, police said.

A similar gambling den was busted by Akron police last week.

Additional arrests and charges are likely, according to the release. The investigation is ongoing.

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