Three Las Cruces men arrested for illegal gaming

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) - State police arrested three men for running illegal high-stakes poker games in Las Cruces.

New Mexico State Police Lt. Roman Jimenez said the men were arrested Wednesday night and booked on felony conspiracy to commit commercial gambling and a misdemeanor charge of gambling.

Jimenez said the alleged high-stakes poker games took place all night and prompted complaints from neighbors of late-night disturbance and difficulty parking.

The men are identified as 32-year-old William P. Barela, 43-year-old William B. Fox and 51-year-old Juan P. Barela.

Authorities said the men could face up to a year in jail and fines if convicted on the felony charge.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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