8 people arrested in connection with a drug robbery, suspect flees from robbery, fatal pedestrian accident

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Here are the stories with the most viewed photos from this week.

Indian River County crackdown on illegal gaming to set an example

VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — While illegal busts in arcades have become a common sight in 2023, they have been fewer and fewer this year — until Wednesday.

That’s when Indian River County Sheriff’s Office (IRCSO) deputies showed up at the Panda arcade, arrested two men, and began seizing the slot machines. The suspects, identified as Jinquan Lin and Jing Guo Yang, were booked on racketeering and illegal gambling charges. They each have bonds worth a million dollars.

The Vero Beach arcade, which is located just off U.S. 1 and 8th Street, was hit Wednesday morning and deputies, along with members of the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC), were on scene as slot machines were removed. The investigation that led to the raid began more than a year ago.

“They knew full well that they had already been reported to be conducting illegal gambling,” said IRCSO Captain Joe Abollo. “We don’t want things like that here. We don’t want that kind of garbage here. We will not tolerate this type of arcades that simply bring poison to our community.”

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25-year-old motorcyclist in critical condition after collision on Lantana Road

LAKE WORTH, Fla. (CBS12) – A 25-year-old motorcyclist was left in critical condition after a crash on Lantana Road in the Lake Worth Corridor.

A Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) report shows that on Saturday, a motorcyclist was traveling eastbound on Lantana Road near South Jog Road when the driver of a westbound Lincoln attempted to make a left turn into the Pinewood Square shopping plaza.

The services stated that at the intersection, a motorcycle collided with the left front of a car, as a result of which the motorcyclist was thrown from the bike.

A 25-year-old man was transported to Delray Medical Center with serious injuries.

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Vero Beach police release video showing suspect running away after Mulligan robbery

VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) – Surveillance footage has been released of a man fleeing the scene after he was accused of robbing an employee of Mulligan’s Beach House.

The Vero Beach Police Department (VBPD) released surveillance video Monday following the arrest of Sederick Upton for a crime that occurred on October 16.

According to the Vero Beach Police Department (VBPD), officers responded to Mulligan’s Beach House at 1025 Beachland Boulevard, where an employee was the victim of an assault. The victim told officers he was handling money from the company in a locked room when a black man wearing a mask broke into the office.

Officers say the suspect pointed a gun at the victim and began making threats while demanding money. The officer alleges that the suspect began tying the victim’s hands and feet with shoelaces and continued to threaten the victim if she did not remain quiet.

The suspect then fled the scene, stealing approximately $4,900, a watch and a silver bracelet, police say.

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WATCH: SWAT seized weapons, drugs in major raid that led to 8 arrests

TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — After a six-month investigation, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) says it has busted a drug trafficking operation that resulted in the arrest of eight people.

The sheriff’s office said the investigation focused primarily on seven-time convicted felon Alphonso Guice, 46. Detectives identified a significant drug operation at a home on South 51st Street, near Palm River Road, where large amounts of cannabinoids, fentanyl, methamphetamine and other controlled substances were trafficked.

On October 24, detectives executed a search warrant at the home. Body camera video captured the moment HCSO investigators discovered eight people inside the home, 27 pounds of cannabinoids, an AK-47 rifle, several rounds of ammunition and multiple structures on the property used for drug-related activity.

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A pedestrian has died after being hit while crossing the road in Greenacres

GREENACRES, Fla. (CBS12) – A pedestrian died early Wednesday morning after being struck by an SUV while crossing a main road in Greenacres.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said the pedestrian was crossing Lantana Road, between Brentwood Boulevard and Jog Road, shortly before 7 a.m. when he was struck by a westbound Acura MDX.

The accident report shows a Lake Worth man, identified as Aldes Merancier, was walking down the middle of the block and stepped in front of an SUV.

According to PBSO, 65-year-old Merancier died at the scene.

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