Pubdate: Tue, 21 Feb 2012
Source: Denver Post (CO)
Copyright: 2012 The Denver Post Corp
Contact:  http://www.denverpost.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/122

PA. MAN BUSTED ON DRUG WARRANT AFTER CASINO WIN

ALTOONA, Pa.-A man accused of dealing drugs had his luck run out when
he won $2,500 playing blackjack at a casino near Philadelphia. 

Altoona police say 34-year-old Mateen Johnson was arrested Saturday 
because he had to produce identification to cash out his winnings at 
Philadelphia Park Racetrack & Casino in Bucks County. Casino officials 
learned Johnson was wanted for drug offenses in Altoona and called authorities.

The Altoona Mirror (http://bit.ly/AfbcNp) reports Tuesday that Johnson
told police he expected to be arrested soon and was trying to win
enough at blackjack to make bail.

Online court records don't list an attorney for Johnson, who was
wanted on separate drug delivery charges filed last year.

Johnson remained in the Blair County Prison on Monday.
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