Jeffco Sheriff's Office Raids Bingo Halls
Agents hit two places at once, searching for illegal bingo machines in Jefferson County. Sheriff's Deputies, along with the District Attorney's Office, raided two bingo halls in the county just after 5 p.m. Thursday. Agents executed search warrants at both Bingo Bingo in Birmingham, just off Lakeshore, and Pinson Bingo on Center Point Parkway.More than a hundred machines in all were seized from both locations. Both facilities were reportedly under investigation for operating illegal gambling devices. They're also under fire for allegedly not operating as a true charity. Under a constitutional amendment, places that offer bingo must give the proceeds to charities.
So far, no arrests have been made, but deputies do say charges will be filed soon.