Baldwin was charged with keeping a gambling house and possession of slot machines. Detectives secured the business and arrested Scott Baldwin, a manager who has worked there for 1.5 months.īaldwin, 53 (DOB ) was carrying a concealed firearm that he stated he carried due to recent robberies at similar gaming establishments in Volusia County. 19), detectives from the East Volusia Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at the business where eight patrons were present. Detectives conducted an undercover operation to inspect the business’ activity. However, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO) learned Nov.
Local gambling establishments were given cease-and-desist orders to shut down immediately, warning that they are conducting illegal activities and could face criminal charges.Īs of Oct. The business, located at 1004 Derbyshire Road, was one of multiple Internet cafes ordered to shut down countywide since Oct. 25 and agreed to close the business because it was operating illegally. Just as promised, a Daytona Beach business was shut down Monday night and a manager was arrested for operating illegal gambling, only weeks after the owner received a cease-and-desist order Oct. Manager Arrested on Gaming Charges, Following Cease-and-Desist Order Oct. VCSO DETECTIVES SHUT DOWN ILLEGAL GAMBLING OPERATION FOR 2ND TIME Office of Public Relations & Media Affairs