FAYETTE COUNTY SHOP OWNER ARRESTED FOR PROMOTION OF ILLEGAL GAMBLING

  

After several weeks of investigation into illegal gambling at Leo’s Stop-N-Shop in Schulenburg an arrest warrant was issued for the owner, 65 year old Leo Kopecky, and a search warrant was issued for the business. Kopecky was arrested and charged with promotion of illegal gambling.

An investigation was initiated by the Sheriff Office Narcotics Unit when a complainant was received in reference to the illegal gambling activity at the convenience store. The Warrants were served on Friday morning by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and the Schulenburg Police Department, at the Business.  The business, 4 eight liner machines, and approximately $2,700 were seized by the Sheriff’s Office.