Three arrested in Henderson County game room gambling raid

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Three people were arrested in Kemp, Texas, after investigators executed a search warrant at a game room on April 10. Alisha Norris, 43, of Gun Barrel City, was arrested during the operation, while Gayla Stanley, 64, of Gun Barrel City, and Rad Quarrington, 62, of Mabank, were also arrested on active warrants related to illegal gambling. All three were charged with gambling promotion, keeping a gambling place, possession of gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia, and engaging in organized criminal activity.

Why it matters

Illegal gambling operations, especially those involving organized criminal activity, can pose a threat to public safety and undermine the rule of law. This raid highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to crack down on such activities in the region.

The details

According to the Henderson County Sheriff's Office, investigators raided a game room in the 1900 block of North Seven Points Boulevard in Kemp at approximately 12:00 p.m. on April 10. The three individuals arrested were charged with a range of offenses related to illegal gambling, and the sheriff's office stated that additional charges will be brought against the trio.

• The raid occurred on April 10, 2026 at approximately 12:00 p.m.