3 Georgia women arrested in illegal gambling operation

HOMERVILLE, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested and charged three women after raiding an unlicensed business and home in Homerville.

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Police served a warrant at a building at 3665 Pearson Highway in Homerville and a home.

Investigators found the store operating Coin Operated Amusement Machines (COAMs), where customers were receiving cash payouts for winning credits.

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According to officials, in the state of Georgia, COAMs must be properly licensed by the Georgia Lottery and credits can only be redeemed for lottery tickets and/or store merchandise.

On Thursday, officers arrested Gloria Marshall, 61, Patricia Thomas, 65, and Lisa Trimble, 55. They are currently facing charges of operating unlicensed COAMs, commercial gambling and keeping a gambling place.

Marshall is also charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession with intent to distribute.

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