Mobile Bar Owners Busted For Illegal Gambling

Here is information sent ou by the Mobile Police Department:

On September 19, 2008, at approximately 9:00am, the Mobile Police Department Vice investigators conducted a search warrant at Solomon’s Bar located at 5753 Old Shell Rd. The search warrant was part of an ongoing undercover investigation into illegal gambling machines being operated at the business.

During the execution of the warrant, investigators discovered 3 illegal gambling machines inside the business. These machines are similar to regular slot machines, except the player receives a ticket redeemable for cash once they’ve won. Over $1,200 was recovered from these machines. Additionally, more than $5,000 was seized from the office where gaming machine tickets were recovered.

The bartender, Joseph Bryant (42) was arrested for Possession of Illegal Gambling Device. Business owners, Howard Weller (55), was also arrested for Possession of a Gambling Device and Promoting Gambling. So has owner, Steven Weller (58).