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

Illegal gaming bust in Indian River County designed to set an example

VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) – While illegal arcade busts became a common sight in 2023, they were fewer and farther between this year — until Wednesday.

That’s when deputies from the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office (IRCSO) showed up at the Panda arcade, arrested two men and began confiscating slots. The suspects, who were identified as Jinquan Lin and Jing Guo Yang, were each charged with racketeering and illegal gambling. Each faces millions of dollars in bonds.

The Vero Beach arcade, which is just off US 1 and 8th Street, was raided Wednesday morning, and deputies along with members of the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) were on hand when the slot machines been taken out. The investigation that led to the raid actually began more than a year ago.

“They were very aware that they were already being reported as conducting illegal gambling,” said IRCSO Capt. Joe Abollo. “We don’t want that stuff here. We don’t want that kind of garbage here. We will not tolerate these types of arcades that only 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.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) crash report said the motorcyclist was speeding eastbound on Lantana Road near South Jog Road on Saturday when a westbound driver of a Lincoln attempted to turn left into Pinewood Square shopping plaza.

Authorities said the motorcycle collided with the left front of the car at the intersection, causing the rider to be thrown from the bike.

The 25-year-old was taken to Delray Medical Center with serious injuries.

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Vero Beach police released video of the suspect running after Mulligan’s robbery

VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Video surveillance has been released of a man fleeing the scene of the crime after he was accused of robbing an employee at Mulligan’s Beach House.

The Vero Beach Police Department (VBPD) released surveillance footage Monday after officers arrested Sederick Upton for the Oct. 16 murder.

According to the Vero Beach Police Department (VBPD), officers responded to Mulligan’s Beach House at 1025 Beachland Boulevard, where one of his employees had fallen victim to a robbery. The victim told officers he was handling money from the business in a locked area when a black male wearing a mask entered the office.

Police say the suspect pointed his gun at the victim and began making several threats, also demanding cash. The officer alleges the suspect proceeded to tie the victim’s hands and feet with shoe laces and continued to make threats to the victim if she did not remain silent.

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

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Watch: SWAT seizes guns, drugs in major raid that leads to 8 arrests

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

The investigation focused primarily on seven-time convicted felon Alphonso Guice, 46, the sheriff’s office said. 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 being handled.

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

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A pedestrian dies after being hit while crossing the road in Greenacres

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

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 Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office said.

His crash report indicated the Lake Worth man, identified as Aldes Merancier, was crossing in the middle of the block and walked in front of the SUV.

Merancier, 65, was pronounced dead at the scene, PBSO said.

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