FULLERTON — One man was arrested and several video game machines allegedly used for gambling purposes were seized during a search of two video game businesses on Wednesday, Aug. 2, authorities said.
The Fullerton Police Department seized 11 video gaming machines from a business in the 2600 block of West Orangethorpe Avenue and additional machines — the total there was not specified — at a video gaming lounge near the intersection of Gilbert Street and Commonwealth Avenue, Sgt. Jon Radus said.
One man was arrested on suspicion of possession of illegal gaming devices, Radus said. The man’s identity was not provided Wednesday.
Police issued the search warrant after an extensive investigation in conjunction with the Department of Justice determined that the businesses were operating illegal gambling halls, Radus said.
Authorities had also received numerous complaints from residents and businesses in the area of the video gaming businesses about an increase in crimes such as theft, burglaries, drug-related crimes, gang activity, and prostitution since the businesses opened up, Radus said.
An investigation is ongoing.