UPDATE – Search warrants target illegal gambling – Video
The Summit County Sheriff’s Office served search warrants at multiple locations including a house on North Van Buren Avenue as part of a multi-jurisdictional operation. No other information is available at this time. Updates will be posted as information becomes available.
UPDATE: The Barberton operation was part of a multi-county effort coordinated through the Lorain County Prosecutor’s Office targeting illegal gambling. No other information was released by the prosecutor’s office due to the ongoing investigation.
Sheriff’s offices in Summit, Erie, Ottawa, Stark, Wayne, Portage counties were involved in serving the warrants as well as 20 other agencies including the Barberton Police Department. The Ohio Casino Control Commission and the Ohio Department of Taxation Criminal Investigations Division were also involved.
Perhaps they couldn’t see through several miles of hills,trees,houses,buildings,etc.inquiring minds wanna know??? Perhaps
Sir please keep your speed down.doin 65 in a 50 is not acceptable.and if you’re still sick I can help you out with a doctor.even has real antibiotics!
Got in trouble once for using my slingshot on a glass house.boy those rock would shoot right through both sides!!! Anyways my great gandfather bought his entire wardrobe at the Moneypenny & Brown clothiers on Tusc back in the day.great store he said
At the bottom of your paragraph you should have said check yourself before you wreck yourself.I just came up with that.
Beginners luck. My momma said that to some guy she had at our house once.Then he left.I still don’t know what she meant by that
That’s so awesome.you have the same name as my pet squirrel Timmy.You guys probly have a lot in common.
Very wise R2! But you don’t have hands.what gives?
I went to last year’s comic con and met several real life stormtroopers!! It was the greatest time ever.even got their autographs!!
Don’t ever drink and drive.you could spill your beer so easy with all those potholes out there.geez some people
You said Vegas nights haha.I say that when the guy I work with bends over.I say quarter slots too
Gosh I love Kenny.Tommy’s my favorite!! Everybody just thought he was stupid n he just started whoopin some tail and nobody thought he was stupid after that.
I gotta che-vette for sale if you’re lookin to buy? It’s an 88.good shape.just let me know
Fat guys go down in doylestown? How much?
I tried that once a few times.My head wouldn’t fit. Guess I’m not a LIBERAL!! Ahhh!!! Wink,wink
Hey now we ain’t no hillbillies!! It’s flat where we live.so shut up
Sir if you’re still sick you should go see a doctor.take care now
I did that once a couple times but he bit me.you wanna talk about pain.
Geez that’s a funny last name! Like snuffalufugus
Or a squirrel.squirrels are better than a mouse.they can get up high and watch.especially the drone flying squirrels.What if you were an ELEPHANT watching him? No wait he’d prolly see ya
I think I want me some of that illegal cable.how much does it cost a month?
My momma told me that a bunch of times once.
Know what I hate? Being called late to dinner! Pisses me offf! Dammit mom.
Geez this just sounds fun with all the wagons and the horses and stuff. Kinda like cowboys and injuns
What kinda sic are we talkin bout? Yall ain’t turning into zombies out there are ya? I seen this on the TV. It’s happening.
You watch that show too? They just some good ole boys.never doin no harm.One of my favorites too.I like drivin fast and doin all the jumps n stuff.and that uncle Jesse!! I wrote a letter to Daisy once 5 times.That was the first time I got in trouble
Whoa! Um sir I got in some trouble once several times for doin somethin like that to my ex girlfriend.they called it stalking though.I don’t get it!
Hey does anybody remember that one time?
Redpeppers is now open! They serve a really nice cut of beef w/side of Au jus de ratturd that is really good! Pretty much servin-it-up just like old times!
Don’t know but my pet squirrel Timmy sure did.He hijacked one of those drones from lake Ann and flew it out there and got him some reefers.He came home sooo stoned he damn near ate everything in the house.geez Timmy I said.You coulda at least shared with pops!
Stfu why don’t u get a life .
Did medway find the large pot grow on black diamond yet?
I love reading all these comments. Omg. It wouldn’t be this way if people actually had to leave their real names. It’s a cop-out to leave annonymous comments. Nobody has to own anything these days even their mouths. Wow
Might need to rethink that. And I’m no sweetheart big mouth.
By the way it’s public record that he paid CASH for that home in Doylestown. No job but paid cash. Alot of cash. Big summer party. No job. The money comes from somewhere. Common sense people! Going down soon.
If you ever want to hire a business manager or an accountant I know people.
Learning through past Doylestown acceptance it is NO WONDER why we are scheptical of welcoming outsiders. We are a closed community that DOES NOT welcome outsiders. You had several chances. Also we pay our dues.
He thinks buy putting them in others names wont come back to get him. Wow Mr. Gamble you are so stupid. When it comes to prison or spilling the beans I bet the pot of beans will be overflowing. It’s just a matter of time until they take EVERYTHING and hopefully your home because you make Doylestown sick.
Has nothing to do with putting food on the table. Most jobs do. That place was opened with untaxed money people. Doesn’t it seem odd the man doesn’t work???????? Stupidity at its finest.
Not sure about the jealousy part but I am sure about the kids part. He is about the worse father you could have. He always thinks of himself before his kids. He comes first at all times and what ever whore he has hanging on his arm at the time. The one he has now, if she thinks he is not cheating on her she is sadly mistaken. He will see when he gets older that his kids will remember that he never put them first or cared enough to understand that showing off his money for others but when it comes to them he never has any. Sorry for him oh no I’m not.
Seeing that he’s not part of this story above I’d talk to a lawyer about defamation/libel.
All of a sudden you don’t own the bar Gamble? Maybe you just put it in a brother’s name so you won’t lose it. Going down.
Why would my brothers bar be closed, you really need to get a grip, two different people bro!
You fans on his bandwagon are blind. The way he did his now exwife is more than enough to show how honest he does things. Yep all around good guy and role model. smh Jump off now because the wagon is about to lose a wheel.
Did a Kent Police Officer get arrested?
What about all the bars who have his machines? Someone needs to pull those also.
I can jump on anywhere I want. U sure are a fan of the criminal. Stay tuned. He’s being sued by numerous people and other things. You will definitely rest your words.
Watched a uhaul at his place in Norton have a nice video to send forward.
Oh me to this is great!! He can go back to installing illegal cable again. LMAO!!!
Well jump right in Ridiculous. When are all of you going to understand Mr Gamble as you call him was not in what happen last week. But just keep on talking if that gives you comfort. But, I guess all of you would like to hear your dad called names and accused of things you are only assuming…. you know what assuming gets you. If they get caught so be it but it is really only their business. Name calling is not needed. Grow up.
Not too many people worry about u gamble. U buy your friends. No one is jealous. U are a joke in your toy truck that a kid would drive. U like u more than most.
Has nothing to do with balls dipshit. Once again your bully personality shines like your red face. Grow up dude.
Have another beer gsmble
U seriously think your family would be in danger? He might carry a gun in his pants but he hides behind it and who he knows. He’s no tough guy. Just pretends to be. And I agree. That nasty bar he’s opened I wouldn’t eat at free or drink at free.
I don’t think Love It is jealous or spends too much time thinking about this. What I think he/she means is must people that have a little money do not flaunt it for attention. All of these men did that. Shows they were new at it. Not used to it. And let’s be honest here. They all are still hiding things in other places. And regarding the comment about Mr. Gamble’s children, he doesn’t care what he posts so why should anyone else. I doubt he is dad of the year.
Joe white, your not very smart!
Well they got the good “Ole Boys”! Now lets sit back and watch which one turns out to help the prosecution!
Haters going to hate
Gamble’s pub employs a lot of people and puts food on the table for their family. It’s an honest family run business that I’m happy to see in town
So are these places closed? Is Gambles bar closed? Is State street tires closed? Is concrete business closed? Is Sisson’s closed? Is Red Pepper closed?
His name is Steve Polychronopolous!
No sorry none here. But you are rude uncaring and must not have children or loved ones of your own. So put a plug in it take care of yourself with your nose in you own business.
I’m sure it is paid for. Wonder how. Hmmm
U must be one that reaps the benefits of his illegal activities. Enjoy for now.
Love it why do you care so much about what he does. Does he not invite you. One other thing do you realize he has children that has nothing to do with this and love their dad. Why do you want to keep humiliating them with your jealousy. Why don’t you keep your mouth shut since obviously you don’t know what your talking about and their are others involved and your hurting them.
I used to drive by your home daily on my way home from work… always admiring the beautiful home and vechicles in the drive!!! Good luck sir, hoping all goes well
Thanks for thinking of me, must be miserable worrying about me all the time!
Wish you had the balls to leave your name though!!!!
You wanna bet!
Shits booked and paid for loser, I love the fact I’m on your mind though sweetheart!!!
Sinless if your so perfect why are you still on earth
Looks like he won’t be taking 19 people to Vegas this year.
Love these comments. Jim Gamble is a fat piece of trash who barely worked before he got into the illegal gambling ring. Now he doesn’t work at all. He is a bully. I hope he goes down and loses everything. Karma is great.
truth of it all
yes the places are legal, but tax evasion isn’t
you can’t own millions in cars and equipment without paying taxes
get your facts straight and stop the stupid arguments, I was there, you were not
enough said
“they don’t have room” you mean for 400lb plus people, lol
Awe it’s late on a Friday night. Drunk again huh? Go get another DUI
Oh yes he is
I’d love to be a mouse watching Jim Gamble who all has automobiles in their names he paid for? We will be coming to get them soon.
Blow it out of your ass bitches! Put your name behind your mothh!
Gimme a rock
Are you saying the police worked their and watched the illegal activity? Paying out in cash is easy to spot and is against the law. I know you are not saying the police looked the other way.
The secret service was involved in the raids.
Manafort will be out in 75+ on good behavior!! Everyone else shove a living snake up their az!!
The hardrock doesn’t pay its employees without taking out required taxes, they did ( illegal ) the hardrock reports all of its gross revenue and pays taxes on it, they have not ( illegal). The hardrock does not give kickbacks to cities that allow them to operate they have (illegal). The hardrock is able to pay out in cash, these places were not but did ( illegal ) The hardrock did not have to launder money, they did (illegal). Do you realize banks were raided also? Hard to report $50,000 in income and put hundreds of thousands in the bank.
Akron will envelope both your sorry as hillbilly towns in no time!! Mark my words,Doylesburg,Barbertucky
All non radom chip machines have revenue counters on them. Hope they were not unhooked and taxes were paid on gross revenue and employee taxes were paid.
How much you lose?
These people will possibly be charged with tax evasion and money laundering. Manafort is facing the same charges with a possible 300 + years in prison. Barberton and Norton were compicit in these gambling houses because they were collecting a fee per machine each month.
Same goes for Ohio lottery .Oohhhh the temptations!!! At least they use that cash for public schools.Ain’t dat right?
My mom lives in one of his rental property does anyone know if she should put her rent in escrow he since he’s in jail he never got his rent
if he took his business out of Doylestown how would you pay to have the light bulb replaced in your traffic light? you should be glad anyone would take a chance on your town
He isn’t involved in this raid stuff so how about sticking to the ones that are
Karma looks like it’s working perfectly
Well aren’t you just the perfect little person. Go ahead and judge…karma has a sneaky way of catching up to you. The person you are referring to is not perfect but at least he is willing to take a chance on that so called downtown Doylestown.
Yes I’m proud of working 65 years. Working! Not scamming people. Jealous? Believe me I’m embarrassed to have someone in our town that treats and acts of this way. Have a nice day I’m sure I’ll see you when this investigation is on the news and be watching as they take you away.
That’s the last place I’ll visit after reading your reviews and town chatter. I’m not putting my family in danger buy telling you Jim Gamble my name go back to Barberton where you belong.
Doylestown sick u are just a jealous miserable bum that probably lost your wife to a real man that made her back shake. Go take ur chump change retirement check and buy a hooker that will lie to you and make u feel like half a Man!
You have your head up your ass, if you used your real name people would know who the loser is but you coward behind your comments and once again have no idea what your talking about! Stop in the bar and let me buy you a drink!
I’ve only had a speeding ticket in 50 years. My glass house will hold up perfectly. I pay my taxes and my business taxes.
The folks in Barberton perhaps did not see what transpired in Clinton…and are perhaps unaware. Ed’s partner in crime was also taken down, that very same day.
Shellie…. You need to STFU already. How many posts are you going to comment this on for attention??!! You’re pathetic. Go drink another!
None of the people that got raided will do any time in prison. They don’t have room as it is and they will just lose the stuff they purchased with the so called illegal gambling money. And pay some fines and be put on probation. So I ask you…is it worth all the time and effort and tax payers dollars to go through all of this. I highly doubt it!
Well said!
The old saying is …Don’t throw stones if you live in a glass house. Doylestown sick needs to make sure their closet is clean before trying to throw crap at others. The guy you are talking about is doing it the right way wether you agree or not. So stick to the real thieves…Moneypenny and Brown!
The people who frequent these places do so of their own free will, if they want to piss away their money then that’s their choice , but it’s stupid to act like someone is stealing from them , they are the ones being irresponsible with their money , I’m in no way defending these gaming halls at all , in fact I feel it’s wrong all the way around as far as gambling , it’s a true waste , but if people weren’t going to them we wouldn’t have these problems , it’s truly a matter of the heart , people are sick and need a healer , but they also for sure need to stop wasting their money and use it to help someone in need or family or something like that , just saying
We don’t need his dirty money in Doylestown get him out of here. Stealing and cheating people out of thousands of dollars is finally coming back to get you. Maybe you will learn how to respect your neighbors after spending a few years to think about it. He would never be able to open a business up in our town without scamming thousands out money. He can go around and talk like he did nothing wrong while we sit back and wait for him to be taking away.
When are they coming to Doylestown? This fat guy needs to do down also!!
sheesh! snitching much? didn’t your mom tell you no one likes a tattle-tail? you’re acting like you saw someone getting robbed or murdered, which then you should call definitely call the police. i’d even be ok if you told because they were selling drugs.
Be patient. Ed Brown will overcome adversity, illegal prosecution, filthy women, and dirty drinking water in Barberton to once again be back on top of the gambling industry. ED BROWN for mayor!
Let him without out sin cast the first stone
Its about damn time,running around Barberton with Big lifted Ford trucks,Hellcats,Corvettes what did they think was gonna happen? Most of you talking about how good a guy Ed was how much cash did he give you? See you guys in the Federal Penitentiary.
“Those are all I’m Stark county” *spellcheck
His milky touch.Damn I’m sad.You don’t even know.
He never let me call him daddy.he still my heroes!!
Stay off of my thread trash. She probly gave u heroes too.
How do I be know this.I got the herp.Meth whore my momma.Kid my half brother.He ain’t never give me none that $$ Crackron Out yo!!!
Ed brown still a piece of shit, kid with a meth whore that has herpes. His poor wife need a real man now the police got all his $$ and toys. He be fishing off the dock now. The boat set sail
I wonder what the people who run the casinos are driving and the casinos
Me is the smartest person in the world
Damn when’s that vette getting auctioned off?
The machines are still at sisson
Which ones got raided
Someone should have listened to more Kenny Rogers.
Wow you threw it right out there. He is the kingpin. Who is protecting him? Or is he playing the other side like when they busted the Vegas nights? He is in these places day and night. How in the world do they not know that?
It amazes me that the biggest crook, the biggest illegal gambler of the area once again escapes prosecution…Moneypenny supplies the machines, works on the machines and is a so called silent partner with some of these places…how is the Narc avoiding the authorities? Hmmm
Very well said…towns made money on these places…
Christine my comment below the name caller was for you
Your right…when they closed Canton for couple weeks it hurt the pizza places ..doughnuts…all places these game rooms ordered food from everyday. Trickles down
Marissa…kinda like Ross huh…lol
The bigger guys pay others to put businesses in their name…specially gambling…
Ya they bustef them all. So if you dont know what your talikng about dont talk abot it. Ed is a goid guy he will have all his stuff back. .
You know i knew the guy on van buren that got raied and siezed all his cars trucks and what ever else. And his bussiness at red pepper steak house. Got him for tax invasion! Thats hard to believe i use to date him Ed is a good guy! Thinking of you Ed!
Do things the right way and you will have no problems on your hands. Come raid my home anytime. I have nothing to hide, bury, or lock up.
There were a number of places in Stark County raided a couple weeks ago.
these stormtroopers are getting bolder every day. pretty soon they will be raiding all our homes
These establishments are LEGAL. If you do not run them proper they become ILLEGAL.
Why don’t you delete the comment about Tree. I know the owners and you have it completely wrong. How about just delete the comment?
Very true…like even the pizza places that these places order from all time hurt…ones in Canton were hurting without the gambling places..it All trickles down
Now Marissa…sounds like Ross places..lol
Apparently you don’t own a map or know what county or juristiction the places you listed are in, try having a little more sense and learn to read before you comment…. Those are all I’m Stark county which is listed in the article as well! You mad or nah?
You’re kidding right?? The Hard Rock does it LEGALLY!!!! This has been a long time coming. You don’t put a gambling place in an old Lawsons and expect it to be on the up and up.
Beginners luck
Waiting for this to happen. It was just a matter of time now looks like you will pay the crime.
Nothing wrong with Gameroom. The people who frequent enjoys themselves with their own time and money. Ask thecthousands ofvthem if it’s your bus what they spend it on. But it’s ok to go to hard rock ? There is your hello. You can play. But only where we say you can ? Do you want to be told you can only go to this grocery store or to this drugstore or you’re only allowed to buy your gas from the big giant companies . The government tells you you are allowed to go here and you are allowed to do it but only here because we say so . You will not spend your money where you want to you will spend it where we tell you we are allowed to . And what will be done with the $4 million they probably seized from a dozen people. Oh sorry let me count that again it was only 1 million yeah that’s it 1 million .
Huh.?
Sorry I’m a complete idiot.I keep my head up my sphincter a lot!!!!Big time!!!!
I’m a complete dipshit!!Sorry!!
I think the most entertaining part of this is reading these comments. Inaccurate and people jump to conclusions without having facts. So many officials involved and I’m positive these has been a lengthy investigation! Obviously not legit at all and if you think they purchased all these toys being legit your a fool! Honestly who would be dumb enough to even walk into one of these gambling establishments? And whom ever said Barberton tree service was involved is an idiot and should probably check yourself before running your mouth !
For sure it wasn’t! FEDS should have been involved and they would uncover a lot of interesting facts
I wonder if the sheriffs office knows about their gambling parlors in Jackson township(club 1857), Win zone on rt.62 in plain township. Copper Mine on Barber rd and a few others in Norton and Barberton. Also gambling parlors in Florida and North Carolina. If the sheriffs office did their job correctly and didn’t screw things up they would have shut these locations down. IRS, secret service and Ohio casino people should have been on site! Made millions in the past years! Interstate money laundering. RICO!!! Suave.
Why would I give my name to an uneducated low-life like you?
Exactly. Uncle Sam wants his cut. I hate all the taxes I pay but prefer being broke to prison!
U are an idiot. Legitimate business owners? U have no sense. Must be a customer of the parlors.
Do u people think this raid wasn’t well planned and thought out? These people are guilty as hell. No more bags of money being stashed under their bed. This bust was long overdue.
Right
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You people are ridiculous. These are legitimate business owners of gambling parlors and whatever other business they decide to open. It brings money to our city and gives people something to do besides sit in a bar or play pool. You should support the things people do to help our community.
Oh ok.wouldn’t wish your plight on any living creature.T1-11
My …my…Jealousy is a disease get well soon
Old sissons building too.
Agreed with you till you gotta run your trap about race.get over yourself T1-11
So post your name ME.
You should edit or delete this incorrect comment – it is false they do not own or have any business dealings with Barberton Tree.
At red pepper steak house now. Get them boys!
About time.
So they show you their tax returns and report all of their earnings to you just because you know them? Odd bunch of people over in Barberton.
Ha Ha!
They want their cut.
They don’t own barberton tree.duh
Some of you dont even know what your talking about…we are talking about someones livelihood these same businesses employed barberton police norton police brought money to our small town and they turn around and do this…this is messed up… i know some of the guys personally and doubt that they did or are involved in anything illegal crooked town with terrible management gambling casinos are the least of our worries
They dont own barberton tree the Lucks do
That’s the browns house. Not immigrants.
they raided a house on Glenn. prolly met there
I tried looking up the property owner on the summit county site but it won’t load on my iPad. I worked with some shady people from that area that obviously had some side gambling going on so I won’t be surprised if I recognize the names when released.
Got to know when to walk away, as Kenny would say.
UNLUCKY GAMBLERS
There were 6 sheriff’s in the big dirt lot of the cardinal rubber company on Wooster Rd. Wonder it it was related
Oh wow! Thanks for the update! Local news is awful at reporting anything not related to the Browns or La Bron
shut up we coming with a flat bed. lololololololol
yep, at least 3 raids in Barberton right now.
From another comment it sounds like they won’t have their nice toys anymore.
Been watching in person and it like looks to be a good old fashion property seizure.
Could it be related to the gambling parlor raids going down in NE Ohio including Barberon?
Someone’s a little butthurt
Shut up
big pool, big garage, big trucks hello