Marcos Lopez investigation: Suspect illegal gambling house raided in August 2024, documents say
Ten months before then-Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested on racketeering charges connected to an alleged illegal gambling operation, detectives raided – and shut down – another alleged illegal gambling business in Clermont, according to newly-released documents related to Lopez's case.
Severance-Lopez, praised for integrity during tenure at sheriff’s office, now under scrutiny
Robin Severance-Lopez, the estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, worked at the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office for a number of years and held multiple roles before her recent arrest on racketeering-related charges, according to official records.
Robin Severance-Lopez released from jail after posting bond in alleged illegal gambling charge
Robin Severance-Lopez, the estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, walked out of the Lake County Jail on Monday evening, just a few hours after a judge gave clearance for her to post bond.
Marcos Lopez arrest: Osceola County approves forensic audit of sheriff’s office, requested by interim sheriff
Osceola County officials announced their approval for a forensic audit of the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. Interim Sheriff Christopher Blackmon requested the audit.
Robin Severance-Lopez bond hearing: Judge questions sourcing of $20K; Lopez to remain in jail
Robin Severance-Lopez, the estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, was in court Thursday for a bond hearing to determine if she had met the court's bond requirements and could be released from jail.
Marcos Lopez: Suspended Osceola County sheriff bonds out of jail amid racketeering case
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was escorted out of the Lake County Jail on Thursday evening after posting bond amid an alleged federal racketeering case. Lopez stayed silent as he walked out of jail –- and was quickly escorted to a waiting truck. He did not answer reporters' questions.
Who is Krishna DeoKaran? Owner of alleged gambling house in Marcos Lopez racketeering case
Marcos Lopez was suspended as Osceola County Sheriff the day he was arrested and booked into jail on federal charges of racketeering, allegedly tied to an illegal gambling business that generated more than $20 million over the years.
Who is Robin Lopez? Wife of Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez charged in illegal gambling house case
A former Osceola County deputy – and the estranged wife of suspended Sheriff Marcos Lopez – has been arrested, accused of helping move money related to an illegal gambling operation that her husband and four others were allegedly involved with.
Wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez arrested
The wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested Monday on charges of conspiracy to commit racketeering, one of the same charges her husband is facing tied to an alleged multi-million-dollar illegal gambling operation.
Former Sheriff Marcos Lopez court hearing canceled
Former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez's court hearing that was scheduled for Wednesday, June 11 has been canceled, according to court documents.
'Justice will be served': Woman arrested in connection to suspended Sheriff Marcos Lopez posts bail
Sharon Fedrick, one of the two people arrested in connection to the case involving suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, posted bail Monday night.
Marcos Lopez arrest: 2 arrested in connection to case, search for 2 still on
Two people have been arrested in connection to the case involving suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, officials say. Authorities are continuing to search for two others who they believe were involved in the major years-long illegal gambling operation.
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez given $1M bond in illegal gambling, racketeering case
A Florida judge set a $1 million bond for Marcos Lopez, the suspended sheriff of Osceola County, following his arrest on felony racketeering charges Friday morning.
Marcos Lopez arrested: What happens if he's fired as Osceola County Sheriff?
Despite the suspension of Sheriff Marcos Lopez, no special election will be held unless he is formally removed from office, according to the Osceola County Supervisor of Elections office.
Interim Osceola County Sheriff: We're going to get back to respect, trust
Christopher Blackmon, a leader at Florida Highway Patrol who was appointed to lead the Osceola County Sheriff's Office after the arrest and suspension of former sheriff Marcos Lopez, said one of his immediate goals is to ensure the agency's deputies and staff – and the community – know that there is not a systemic issue with the law enforcement agency.
What gambling is legal and illegal in Florida?
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested Thursday on racketeering and conspiracy charges tied to an illegal gambling operation. Gambling is largely restricted in Florida due to the state's constitutional and legislative framework. What gambling is legal and illegal in Florida?
Video: Sheriff Marcos Lopez arrested
New video released by Homeland Security Tampa shows Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez after he was handcuffed and placed under arrest Thursday morning.
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez mug shot
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested on Thursday on charges of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering, allegedly connected to an illegal gambling operation.
Who is Christopher Blackmon? Appointed Osceola County sheriff amid Marcos Lopez arrest, suspension
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order on Wednesday removing Osceola County Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez from office after he was arrested on felony charges of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering.
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez arrested on racketeering charges, officials say
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez was arrested on charges related to racketeering and suspended by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday morning, according to officials.