Illegal Haitian Lottery Leads to Arrests of Two Suspects
Two individuals, Kesny Mathieu and Maxi Nicolas or Wilner Andre, have been apprehended for supposedly executing an illegal gaming enterprise within an Indianapolis, Indiana barber shop.
The activity supposedly happened between September 2022 and June 2023. They conducted a 'borlette,' an illegal lottery type, which occurs when the numbers played are presumably not released properly, and a money transfer service is used to cover the seller's expenses.
Undercover police officers allegedly purchased borlette tickets for $20 each at the barbershop, and there were also gaming machines available at the establishment.
During a search of the premises, police supposedly discovered:
- Four electronic gaming devices
- Approximately $4,000 in coins and currency
- Tickets worth around $40,000
- An HP Laptop and a compact printer
- Several notebooks and ledgers
Nicolas was charged with corrupt business influence and eight counts of professional gambling or propagating professional gambling. Mathieu was charged with corrupt business influence and four counts of professional gambling.
Conviction for Homicide Linked to Gambling
An Indiana man was convicted on Friday of a murder in February. The Fort Wayne homicide was associated with gambling. Demaury Haywood, 30, can now face up to 85 years in prison. His sentencing is slated for November 22nd.
The jury made their decision swiftly, taking a mere three hours to return their verdicts. Haywood was indicted on charges of murder and a sentencing enhancement for utilizing a firearm in the commission of the crime. Haywood is facing up to 65 years for the murder accusation, while an additional 20 years could be added for the sentencing enhancement.
The victim, a 39-year-old local barber named Diasha Fitts, was shot while sitting in a car on February 19th. Fitts, severely injured, was rushed to a hospital but later pronounced dead. She had been at a blackjack/poker event at the local Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge minutes before the shooting occurred.
Questioning the Witness
During the trial, Haywood's legal representative, Robert Scremin, contested a witness's testimony for the prosecution.
"You don't convict someone based on the statements of a desperate, fabricating informant," Scremin instructed the jurors.
The supposed target of the shooting, Brandon Golden, was the driver of the car.
During the trial, Tesa Helge, Allen County deputy prosecuting attorney, labeled the shooting a "chillingly arranged setup."
A second defendant, Devonte Travier, 29, has been charged in the matter. His trial dates back to March, and he is facing counts of murder, dealing methamphetamine, resisting law enforcement, and obstruction of justice.
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Source: www.casino.org
