Century Man Charged With Stealing The Cash Pot From Poker Game After He Went Broke – NorthEscambia.com

A Century man is facing felony charges for allegedly stealing the cash pot during a poker game.

Ronnie Lee Simpson, Jr., 39, was charged with robbery with a firearm, felony grand theft, two counts of petit theft, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Simpson was allegedly playing poker for money at a residence on Blackmon Street in Century when he pulled a gun and stole the pot. Other players said Simpson had gone broke and was upset.

One victim told deputies that he had $740 in the pot, and another said he was had $300. Both said they wished to pursue charges. A third victim told deputies he was in for $1,875 that was stolen but he said he wished to pursue the issue civilly.

Simpson was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $40,000 bond.

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