Maple Park gambling case quietly closes up
The last remaining defendant has put a quiet end to the Maple Park gambling
case, pleading guilty and avoiding prison time. A case that began with both
the Maple Park police chief and village president being arrested in May of
2004 ended with one dismissal, 12 guilty pleas and no prison sentences.
Bartender Keith Nickels, 56, of the 100 block of Main Street, Maple Park,
pleaded guilty to misdemeanor keeping a place of gambling earlier this
month. He received one year of supervision and is required to complete 40
hours of community service, according to court records. In 2004, 13
employees or patrons of D.J.'s Tavern were charged in connection with a
State Police investigation into illegal slot machines, a bookmaking
operation, a spin-the-wheel lottery and other illegal gambling at the bar.
Most were charged with conspiracy to commit gambling.
case, pleading guilty and avoiding prison time. A case that began with both
the Maple Park police chief and village president being arrested in May of
2004 ended with one dismissal, 12 guilty pleas and no prison sentences.
Bartender Keith Nickels, 56, of the 100 block of Main Street, Maple Park,
pleaded guilty to misdemeanor keeping a place of gambling earlier this
month. He received one year of supervision and is required to complete 40
hours of community service, according to court records. In 2004, 13
employees or patrons of D.J.'s Tavern were charged in connection with a
State Police investigation into illegal slot machines, a bookmaking
operation, a spin-the-wheel lottery and other illegal gambling at the bar.
Most were charged with conspiracy to commit gambling.
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