Crime & Safety
Gwinnett Police Raid Gambling House in Duluth
Duluth woman arrested and charged with running gambling operation out of home in quiet neighborhood off Old Norcross Road.
Gwinnett Police Monday busted a gambling operation in a home in a quiet Duluth neighborhood off Old Norcross Road, WSB-TV news reported.
An anonymous complaint led Gwinnett Police to the home on Michael Circle where they seized gaming and gambling devices and cash, according to the news report. The tipster reportedly told police she was concerned her husband was spending too much time gambling there.
Cars were observed by neighbors coming and going to and from the home at all hours since 2010. Then limos started dropping off and picking up mostly older ladies.
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Mi Hui Yi, 55, was arrested and charged with keeping a gambling place, commercial gambling, and possession of gambling devices, the TV station reported. A half dozen or so more people were arrested on similar charges, according to Gwinnett County jail records.
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