LSP arrest 5 for operating an illegal poker room in Baton Rouge
LSP arrest 5 for operating an illegal poker room in Baton Rouge By Austin Kemker | February 25, 2021 at 5:51 PM CST - Updated February 25 at 7:25 PM
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Five men were arrested Wednesday, Feb. 24 for violating the stateâs gambling laws.
According to the Louisiana State Police Wayne Neyland, Jack Hardesty, John Brewster, Ryan Westmooreland and Darren Ortego were operating and actively recruiting members to participate in illegal poker games while making a profit.
The men were reportedly operating the poker den out of the 5th Street Social club near George OâNeal and Jones Creek Rd.