Affidavit Alleges Hitchcock Mayor Ran Gambling Operation

Affidavit alleges Hitchcock mayor ran gambling operation

Chris Armacost, 44, was taken into custody about 10 p.m. after the Galveston County Organized Crime Task Force executed 21 search warrants Wednesday afternoon.

Hitchcock mayor, who also works as school administrator, arrested as part of illegal gambling investigation

Christopher Armacost, 44, was charged with engaging in organized criminal activity, a felony, according to Galveston County court records.

Hitchcock mayor arrested for involvement in illegal gambling sting in Galveston County

Hitchcock mayor Chris Armacost was charged with engaging in in organized criminal activity, according to the Galveston County Sheriff's Office.

Hitchcock mayor arrested in connection with illegal gambling bust, sheriff says

Galveston County Sheriff's Office said it executed 21 search warrants at 20 different locations around Hitchcock, where they said they believe illegal gambling was happening.

Hitchcock mayor arrested on charge of engaging in organized criminal activity

Christopher Armacost, who serves as Hitchcock mayor and assistant superintendent of Hitchcock ISD, was arrested Wednesday night, records show.