Murfreesboro Police Arrest Two in Full-Scale Illegal Gambling Raid

Murfreesboro police arrested Diego Gonzalez, 37, and Daniela Vargas, 24, after uncovering an illegal gambling operation resembling a full-scale casino at a West Burton Street location following a two-month investigation. The operation featured blacked-out windows and doors, which raised suspicions among residents leading to multiple complaints. Police executed a search warrant, interviewed a customer and several employees, and charged Gonzalez and Vargas with felony counts of aggravated gambling promotion and possession of gambling devices. Authorities emphasized that games of chance remain illegal in Tennessee, and the setup mimicked a legitimate casino environment. Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division’s Special Investigation Section led the probe and are continuing to investigate the possibility of additional illegal gambling operations in Murfreesboro. No further details about the business were released.