LATEST NEWS: Seven individuals have been apprehended in connection with an illicit gambling enterprise.

Press Release:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: March 5, 2024

Contact: Sergeant Amanda Rodriguez

Phone: (213) 972-1017

Email: [southeastvice@lapd.gov](mailto:southeastvice@lapd.gov)

**Seven Suspects Arrested in Illegal Gambling Operation Bust**

Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles Police Department’s Southeast Area Vice Unit has announced the arrest of seven suspects believed to be involved in an Illegal Gambling Operation.

On February 29, 2024, at approximately 9 p.m., Vice officers executed a search warrant near the 10000 block of South Main Street. This operation was the result of an anonymous tip received through LA Regional Crime Stoppers, which indicated illegal gambling and narcotics activities taking place at the location.

During the operation, law enforcement officers seized several illegal gambling machines, narcotics, and a firearm. Subsequently, seven adults were arrested and cited under Los Angeles Municipal Code, Section 43.13.2, for being present at a gambling location or for outstanding felony warrants. All suspects are residents of Los Angeles.

The arrested individuals are identified as follows:

1. Rodney Marsall, 42 years old, Release from Custody Citation #J95301
2. Rumaldo Agustin, 33 years old, Release from Custody Citation #J95267
3. Nikita Smith, 48 years old, Release from Custody Citation #J95261
4. Milagro Rivas, 34 years old, Release from Custody Citation #J95323
5. Brandon Banks, 20 years old, Felony Warrant for 459 PC, Booking #6768408
6. Jermaine Pinson, 46 years old, Felony Warrant for 32 PC, Booking #6768424
7. Swerte Patterson, 39 years old, Felony Warrant for 3355B1 PC, Booking #6768441

The LAPD encourages anyone with information related to similar incidents to contact the Southeast Area Vice Detail at (213) 972-1017. For anonymous tips, individuals can call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or visit www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may also utilize the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

For further inquiries, please contact Sergeant Amanda Rodriguez at (213) 972-1017 or via email at [southeastvice@lapd.gov](mailto:southeastvice@lapd.gov).

End of press release.