Slot Machines Destroyed 

There is nothing sadder than seeing a slot machine destroyed, just ask any slots player. However when citizens think that they can run their own illegal slot machine gambling hall, invariably it is the machine that suffers. Such is the case with businessman Manuel Ferreira. Ferreira thought that he would get away with running an illegal slot machine in the Explorer’s Plaza downtown. 

Ferreira was running illegal slot machines at Manny's Liquor Store downtown. The prosecution said that although they had a legal liquor license, they did not have a license for the slot machines. They said that they have several other businesses that are similar cases, where they have a license for one thing but are doing something else that they do not have a license for. 

In addition to Ferreira four others were charged with possession of slot machines; permitting the premises to be used for lottery; and permitting the premises to promote, organize or conduct a lottery. Later, the prosecution dropped all of the charges except the possession of slot machines and the court ordered that the machines be destroyed. Ferreira was then discharged. 

The prosecution issued a reminder to the public that slot machines and gambling are illegal, and if you choose to participate in this form of activity, you will be arrested. The slot machines have since been destroyed in compliance with court orders. Police say that they have already arrested more than 70 people in connection with these illegal activities, and will continue to do so.

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