Date of Publication: August 27, 2025, 10:37h.
Last Revised: August 27, 2025, 10:41h.
- Recent arrests made by the DEA at a tribal casino in California.
- A suspect was apprehended with $300,000 worth of illegal narcotics.
A tribal casino in California is actively participating in drug enforcement efforts.
This week, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office disclosed that an undercover investigation into a suspected dealer commenced in April. The operation, executed by the Marin Specialized Investigative Unit, culminated in the arrest of Reginald Lee Weaver, 57, known for his extensive drug-related criminal history.
Law enforcement in Marin County, positioned north of the San Francisco Bay, worked alongside the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to orchestrate a discreet operation against Weaver.
According to the Marin County Sheriff’s Office, an undercover agent coordinated the acquisition of two pounds of methamphetamine from Weaver on July 17, with the meeting taking place at the San Pablo Lytton Casino, a tribal venue managed by the Lytton Band of Pomo Indians.
After handing Weaver $2,800 of cash supplied by the DEA for the meth, he was taken into custody.
Evidence Discovered
Following Weaver’s arrest and his booking into county jail under a no-bail federal hold, law enforcement executed a search warrant at his residence in Richmond.
The operation revealed around 27 pounds of meth, three kilos of cocaine, 2.7 pounds of fentanyl, and 11 pounds of marijuana. The estimated street value of these drugs surpasses $300,000.
Weaver faces multiple felony charges for drug possession, trafficking, and distribution and could potentially receive a prison sentence of up to 20 years if convicted.
This isn’t the first time Weaver has encountered legal troubles. The Mercury News reports that in 2021, he was successfully prosecuted for breaching his 2019 parole from a previous drug-related case. During that incident, he was found with a pound of meth, 10 grams of cocaine, along with an AK-47 rifle and two handguns.
Located just north of Weaver’s hometown, the San Pablo Lytton Casino does not feature live dealer table games or classic Las Vegas slot machines, as it operates as a Class II gaming establishment. This means the casino floor is equipped only with electronic bingo-style gaming machines.
Casino Activities
Casinos are generally not favorable venues for drug dealing, given the constant surveillance on the gaming floors. However, individuals like Weaver still attempt to exploit these environments for distribution.
In nearby Nevada, a 37-year-old was convicted in January for a drug trafficking crime involving over five pounds of meth and 12 ounces of heroin from 2022.
A jury found Kerry Williams guilty of drug trafficking, and since he was on parole from a previous conviction during his 2022 apprehension, the Washoe County District Attorney’s Office successfully pursued a life sentence. Williams will be eligible for parole after 18 years.
Casino.org previously reported on a 35-year-old man from California receiving a seven-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to distributing counterfeit oxycodone mixed with fentanyl at the Chicken Ranch Casino Resort in Jamestown, CA.