Hitchcock mayor issues statement after illegal gambling arrest

Texas city's mayor arrested in illegal gambling raid

Hitchcock Mayor Christopher Armacost and several others were arrested Wednesday in a gambling raid by the Galveston County Sheriff's Office and other agencies.

Hitchcock mayor issues statement after illegal gambling arrest

In a written statement, Chris Armacost emphasized constitutional protections and said the charges stem from his role as a private citizen and business owner, not his public positions.

Mayor Among Dozens Charged in Hitchcock Game Room Raids

Thirty-three people, including the mayor of Hitchcock, were arrested after Galveston County authorities executed search warrants at 20 locations tied to alleged illegal gambling operations. The post Mayor Among Dozens Charged in Hitchcock Game Room Raids appeared first on Texas Scorecard.