(North Syracuse, NY – June 26, 2014) On Wednesday, June 25 the New York State Police Special Investigations Unit executed a court ordered search warrant at the Cyber Café, 628 South Main St. in North Syracuse regarding an investigation into the Operation of an Unlawful Electronic Sweepstakes in the Central New York area. Seized was approximately $1,279 in cash and numerous computers, which were being used to further the unlawful electronic sweepstakes.
The following subjects were arrested for Operating an Unlawful Electronic Sweepstakes in violation of section 156.40 of the NY State Penal Law (a Class E Felony):
– Joshua Lee Nelson, 24, of Dayton, Ohio
– Zackary S. McMahon, 30, of Myrtle Beach, SC