2 charged, equipment and money seized after Norfolk vape lounge busted for illegal gambling activity
Norfolk Police Department
and last updated 2021-03-04 16:59:37-05
Around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, investigators executed a search warrant at the Lucky Vape Lounge located at 1202 E. Little Creek Road after receiving reports of illegal gambling and suspicious behavior happening at the business.
As a result of the investigation, two people have been charged and detectives seized multiple illegal gaming stations, computers and about $1,600.
Ann P. Baker, 53, of Portsmouth and Major J. Riley III, 64, of Chesapeake were charged with possessing an illegal gambling device. Riley III was also charged with carrying a concealed weapon.
Updated: 4:47 PM EST March 4, 2021
NORFOLK, Va. Norfolk police have broken up an illegal gambling operation at a vape shop after uncovering the illegal enterprise at a local vape shop.
Investigators were sent to the Lucky Vape Lounge on E. Little Creek Road Wednesday morning after reports surfaced that some unlawful activity was taking place there.
They executed a search warrant at the business and found multiple illegal gaming stations, computers and around $1,600.
Credit: Norfolk Police Department
All the items and cash were seized and two people were taken into custody.
Ann P. Barker, 53, and Major J. Riley III, 64, were arrested and charged with possessing an illegal gambling device. Riley was also charged with carrying a concealed weapon.