Officers arrest 1 in gambling raid on Keeaumoku Street

Updated: Jan. 26, 2018 at 8:16 AM HST
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 61-year-old man was arrested on Thursday after Honolulu police raided an alleged gambling operation near Keeaumoku Street.

Police arrested Walter Hayashi on suspicion of promoting gambling and possessing a gambling device.

Officers also seized eight machines from the back room of a business at the corner of Kinau Street.

The business appeared to be an invite-only game room with no signs or advertising.

Police said they were tipped off by complaints from residents.

The investigation is still ongoing.

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