Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 85, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 February 1911 — MUNCIE POLICE CHIEF [ARTICLE]

MUNCIE POLICE CHIEF

Is Found Guilty of Having Operated Gambling Room. Muncie, Ind. Feb. 6.—Otto Williamson, Chief of Police of this city, was found guilty today of operating a gambling room, and fined $lO and costs. The jury took the case Saturday afternoon. The conviction of Williamson places him in an embarrassing position. and there is much speculation as to the course Mayor Tuhey will take in the matter. It was said the jurors had come to blows during their deliberations, but this was denied -by' bailiff Sloniker. Chief Williamson’s offense was permitting poker and other card games to be played for money and merchandise in a cigar store of which he was part owner.