"Osceola County, FL Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested by Homeland Security Investigations for his involvement in an illegal gambling operation in central Florida that generated more than $20 million in profits. Lopez is charged with racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering.

Dr. Larry Walker, Jr. a political analyst and associate professor at UCF joined FOX 35's Josh Frigerio live via Zoom to discuss the latest information surrounding the arrest and legal case against suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez and the investigation into Lopez's alleged involvement in an illegal gambling ring out of Kissimmee that prosecutors say netted $21.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested Thursday morning. Channel 9 has learned that Lopez’s arrest comes after an extended investigation by federal and state law enforcement.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez from office, in accordance with state law, and appointed Christopher A. Blackmon to take his place while the case against Lopez plays out.

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was charged Thursday with racketeering in connection with an alleged massive gambling ring operating throughout central Florida, officials said.

The online profile for the Osceola County Sheriff's Office Executive Director Nirva Rodriguez has been removed from the sheriff's office website. Right now, there is no indication Rodriguez under any sort of investigation or part of the alleged illegal gambling scheme Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested in on Thursday.