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- Oxford Eagle, Nov. 14, 1997
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- Deputies bust gambling
operation
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- By Chase McFadden
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- Sheriff's deputies burst in on an illegal gambling
operation in the rear room of a local bar late Wednesday
evening, arresting the proprietor and hauling in several
card players for questioning.
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- Yoknapatawpha County Sheriff Taylor Sheldon said
Thursday the raid was a testament to his commitment to
continuing the anti-crime crusade of his predecessor,
Charles Lamar, who died Nov. 8, an apparent suicide.
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- "This county needs to be safer for our children and
families," Sheldon said in a prepared statement. "That
means eliminating illegal activities of all kinds, and
solving problems before they escalate out of control -
before violence occurs. This should send a clear message
that we intend to put a stop to illegal gambling."
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- According to public relations office Elizabeth Jones,
members of the sheriff's department special
investigations team arrived at the Tip-Top Lounge at
11:45 p.m. Wednesday and burst into a back room, where 10
to 15 people were engaged in a high-stakes card game.
Jones said investigators had surveilled the establishment
for several weeks before moving in.
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- Tip-Top owner Lance Kay was arrested and released on
$10,000 bail the following morning, while several
gamblers were questioned and released, according to
Jones, who said the incident took place without use of
force on either side.
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- Kay refused to comment on the incident.
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