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

Indian River County Illegal Gambling Arrest Aims to Set Example

VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) – As illegal arcade busts became commonplace in 2023, they were fewer and fewer this year – until Wednesday.

That’s when deputies from the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office (IRCSO) showed up at the Panda Gallery, arrested two men and began seizing slot machines. The suspects, identified as Jinquan Lin and Jing Guo Yang, were each charged with racketeering and illegal gambling. They each face $1 million in bonds.

The Vero Beach arcade, located 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 as the machines slots were out. The investigation that led to this search actually began more than a year ago.

“They knew full well that they were already being reported as being involved in illegal gambling,” said IRCSO Captain Joe Abollo. “We don’t want that kind of thing here. We don’t want this kind of waste here. We will not tolerate these types of arcades that bring nothing but poison to our community.

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Motorcyclist, 25, 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) accident report stated that on Saturday, the motorcyclist was speeding eastbound on Lantana Road near South Jog Road when a driver of a Lincoln, traveling in the direction west, attempted to turn left into the Pinewood Square shopping center.

Authorities said the motorcycle collided with the left front side of the car at the intersection, causing the motorcyclist to be ejected from his motorcycle.

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

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Vero Beach Police Release Video of Suspect Running Away After Mulligan Robbery

VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Surveillance video has been released of a man fleeing a crime scene after being accused of robbing an employee at Mulligan’s Beach House.

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

According to the Vero Beach Police Department (VBPD), officers responded to Mulligan’s Beach House at 1025 Beachland Boulevard where one of its employees was robbed. The victim told officers she was handling company money in a closed area when a black man wearing a mask broke into the office.

Police say the suspect pointed his gun at the victim and made several threats while also demanding money. The officer alleges the suspect tied the victim’s hands and feet with shoelaces and continued to make threats toward the victim if she did not stay quiet.

The suspect then fled, stealing approximately $4,900, a watch and a silver bracelet, according to police.

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WATCH: SWAT seize weapons, drugs in major raid leading to 8 arrests

TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — After a six-month investigation, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) says it has dismantled a drug trafficking operation, resulting in 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 large drug operation at a home on South 51st Street near Palm River Road where large quantities of cannabinoids, fentanyl, methamphetamine and other controlled substances were being handled.

On October 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 activity.

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Pedestrian dies after being struck while crossing road in Greenacres

GREENACRES, Fla. (CBS12) – A pedestrian died early Wednesday morning after being struck 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 County Sheriff’s Office said.

His accident report indicated the Lake Worth man, identified as Aldes Merancier, was crossing the middle of the block and walking toward the SUV.

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

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