Agents from the Ohio Investigative Unit raided a poker tournament at a Castalia bar Sunday, confiscating more than $5,000 in cash, poker chips and other gambling paraphernalia, a spokeswoman for the state's Department of Public Safety said.
Agents have been investigating C & C's Cold Creek Pub, 113 Main St., since Nov. 6, Department of Public Safety spokeswoman Julie Hinds said. A Texas hold 'em tournament was under way when the raid occurred, and agents confiscated $5,256 in cash.
Agents issued 31 citations in total for violations that included operating a gambling house, recklessly permitting public gaming and illegal raffle. The bar was also cited twice for the illegal sale of beer. The infractions occurred Nov. 6, Nov. 13, Nov. 20, Dec. 5, Dec. 11, Dec. 30 and Sunday.
The bar is owned by NJDAC Inc., according to state records.
"It's been a long-term investigation," Hinds said.
No arrests were made, she said.
"We will work with the Erie County Prosecutor's office for any possible charges," Hinds said.
State agents worked independently on the investigation and did not use any local law enforcement, Hinds said.
Police chief Ken Majoy confirmed his department was not involved in the investigation.
"Nobody contacted us. We didn't know anything about it," Majoy said. "We haven't had any problems with the bars."
Majoy said there are two bars in Castalia.
Hinds said it's not unusual for the unit to investigate without involving local law enforcement.
"It depends on the situation," Hinds said.
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