Wednesday, September 20, 2006

A former state teamsters boss has been arrested after authorities found more
than $1 million stashed in the wall of his home as part of an investigation
into a video gambling operation. John Neal was arrested during a traffic
stop near his Daleville-area home. He's facing felony charges of
professional gambling, promoting professional gambling, money laundering and
corrupt business influence. Police also seized millions in cash, arrested
almost 30 business associates and raided 23 bars and two businesses in
Delaware and Madison Counties believed to have supported illegal gambling.
The arrest came about a year and a half after Neal was released from federal
prison. In 2000, he pleaded guilty to illegal gambling, tax evasion and
money laundering.