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Osceola Sheriff Arrested for $21.6M Gambling Ring

6/6/2025

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Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez has been arrested for allegedly running a sprawling illegal gambling ring that raked in over $21.6 million. Facing serious charges of racketeering and conspiracy, Lopez is accused of abusing his authority to shield the operation. In response, Governor DeSantis has suspended him and appointed Christopher Blackmon as the interim sheriff.

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Story summary

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez has been arrested for allegedly running a sprawling illegal gambling ring that raked in over $21.6 million. Facing serious charges of racketeering and conspiracy, Lopez is accused of abusing his authority to shield the operation. In response, Governor DeSantis has suspended him and appointed Christopher Blackmon as the interim sheriff.