3 arrested, charged in Akron illegal gambling scheme

A gambling scheme in the Kenmore neighborhood resulted in the search and seizure of an illegal operation and the arrest of 3 people. Officers searched the illegal gambling facility in the 1400 block of Kenmore Boulevard just before 11pm Wednesday night. During the search, officers seized 22 gambling machines, over $14,000 in cash, methamphetamines, a handgun, and other equipment. 3 people, two men , ages 52 and 63 and a 30 year old woman, were arrested and charged with operating a gambling house and prohibition against gambling.