Illegal gambling sites fueled crime across Hitchcock, Galveston officials say

Hitchcock mayor speaks out after being arrested for alleged connection with illegal gambling bust

Hitchcock's mayor said he is innocent and that his connection to an alleged illegal gambling bust does not affect his roles in city government and Hitchcock ISD.

33 arrested, $417,752 seized in Hitchcock illegal gambling raid, sheriff says

Thirty-three people, including the mayor of Hitchcock, Texas, were arrested and $417,752 seized in a large illegal gambling raid, authorities said.

Authorities release new details about arrest of Hitchcock mayor, illegal gambling investigation

Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen said authorities made 33 arrests and seized 749 gaming machines, more than $417,000 in cash and eight firearms on Wednesday in Hitchcock, which is located roughly 40 miles southeast of Houston.

Timeline: How a gambling investigation led to arrest of Hitchcock mayor, 32 others

Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen says he met with Hitchcock Mayor Christopher Armacost in October about addressing illegal gambling in the city. But after continuing to receive complaints, the sheriff says his office launched its own investigation that resulted in the arrest of the mayor and 32 other people. Here's how the investigation unfolded.

750 gaming machines, $420,000 seized in Hitchcock crackdown, sheriff says

The operation, carried out by the county’s Organized Crime Task Force, also resulted in 33 arrests and the seizure of eight firearms.

Illegal gambling sites fueled crime across Hitchcock, Galveston officials say

The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office and District Attorney’s Office will hold a press conference Friday to discuss an illegal gambling operation in Hitchcock.