"The Sheriff's Office shared details of the case in a Facebook post, explaining that the inquiry began in April 2025. At that point, detectives 'began investigating a criminal organization suspected of violating California Penal Code 330 (illegal gambling) and 337a(a) (bookmaking).' Over time, investigators zeroed in on six people they believe played key roles in a network of underground casinos spread across Northern California."
"According to investigators, the operation followed a clear chain of command. They allege Osborne directed activity at eight separate gambling locations while 'multiple co-conspirators handling daily operations.' Many of the sites were set up 'out of residential neighborhoods,' drawing repeated calls to deputies and complaints from neighbors."
"Law enforcement officials say the gambling houses were not just a nuisance but a magnet for violence. The Sheriff's Office linked the properties to 'violent incidents, assaults, large fights, and firearms-related crimes.' Among the examples cited were 'an individual chased while a firearm was brandished, a woman shoved to the ground during a confrontation, and large fights involving guns.'"
"Financial investigators also traced significant cash flow through the alleged network. Detectives concluded the group 'laundered more than $1.4 million between January 2024 and July 2025.'"
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office concluded a months-long investigation into a criminal organization operating illegal gambling establishments across Northern California. Beginning in April 2025, detectives focused on violations of California Penal Code sections 330 and 337a, identifying six key figures including Theaplus Osborne, who allegedly directed operations at eight separate locations. The network operated out of residential neighborhoods, generating numerous complaints and emergency calls. Investigators linked the gambling houses to violent crimes including assaults, large fights, and firearms-related incidents. Financial analysis revealed the organization laundered more than $1.4 million between January 2024 and July 2025. Law enforcement executed enforcement actions on February 19, 2026.
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