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Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez Issued $1M Bond in Gambling, Corruption Case

On June 6, 2025, a judge in Lake County set a $1 million bond for Marcos Lopez, the suspended sheriff of Osceola County, who faces felony racketeering and conspiracy charges connected to an illegal gambling scheme.
Lopez was arrested after investigators linked him to an illegal gambling enterprise generating over $21.6 million since August 2019, in which he accepted over $700,000 in cash payments.
Lopez faces felony charges related to leading a criminal organization, with prosecutors highlighting the case as a serious violation of public trust.
Judge Emily Curington set Lopez’s bond at $1 million, $500,000 per charge, with conditions requiring surrender of firearms, passport, and GPS monitoring before his next court date on June 30.
After Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Marcos Lopez amid an ongoing investigation and arrests of two alleged accomplices, Christopher A. Blackmon was named to lead the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.

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Florida sheriff accused of participating in 'massive' illegal gambling ring granted $1 million bond

Lake County Sheriff’s Office (TALLAHASSEE, FL) — A now-suspended Florida sheriff accused of helping expand and protect an illegal gambling operation was granted $1 million bond on Friday. Marcos Lopez, 56, was arrested and charged Thursday with racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering, both first-degree felonies, in connection with what prosecutors called a “massive” illegal gambling operation in Central Florida, including Lake and Osc…

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Suspended Osceola sheriff must post $1M bond on racketeering charges

A clandestine casino generated more than $21.6 million in revenue and up to $700,000 for Marcos Lopez, investigators said Friday.

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Suspended Florida sheriff granted $1M bond in illegal gambling case

The judge said Lopez will have to wear a GPS monitor, surrender his firearms and passport.

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Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez given $1M bond in illegal gambling, racketeering case

A Florida judge set a $1 million bond for Marcos Lopez, the suspended sheriff of Osceola County, following his arrest on felony racketeering charges Friday morning.

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