Pea Shake, Rattle and Roll
Let me admit to stealing that title from one of the local bloggers. Police raided a local “pea shake” house on the west side this past weekend. Everyone was paying attention to the Super Bowl so there was no press about it. However, according to the police report, the incident occurred in the 1400 Block of West Roche.
Police were responding to a disturbance and neighbors complaints. While responding, the cops saw in plain view gambling paraphernalia, including ticket times, winning numbers, etc. The officers asked if they could come in and did. Also according to the report, saw numerous illegal gaming items. The house had apparently been in operation for two years.
While making arrests and conducting investigations, State Senator Glen Howard came to the scene. Howard said, “They don’t hurt nobody, it’s just a pea shake. I know it’s illegal, but they don’t hurt nobody,” according to the report.
Police did make arrests and confiscated more than $5,000. In addition, there was an “elaborate video security” system there but it is unclear whether there were any tapes taken.
If there were tapes, it will be interesting to see who was on them. This could be the start of something big.
