Officer Christopher Soltes charged with commercial gambling
(AP) -- A Cobb County police officer who is accused dealing an illegal poker game in Smyrna has resigned. Police said 33-year-old officer Christopher Soltes resigned Wednesday after being arrested at the illegal game Tuesday night.
He and the 42-year-old homeowner Paul Miller were charged with commercial gambling, which is a felony. Miller was also charged with keeping a gambling place and gambling, which are misdemeanors.
Agents from the Organized Crime Intelligence Unit raided the Texas Hold'em game after an undercover officer posed as a player Tuesday night. Five others who were playing poker there will face misdemeanor gambling charges.
The investigation began after neighbors complained about a lot of activity at the house. Soltes and Miller were each released on $5,000 bond. Soltes had served in the department since 2001.
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