Men charged with gambling offenses at Warren bars appear in court

WARREN — Three of the five men charged with committing gambling offenses at three Warren bars have pleaded innocent to various charges in Warren Municipal Court.

Warrants were issued for the arrest of the owners and operators of Up A Creek Brew and Barbeque, 4793 E. Market St.; Paris Cafe, 1635 N. Park Ave.; and Club 2357, also known as Big Mike’s, 2357 N. Park.

As of this morning, Michael Nicholas and Kerry Kish of Big Mike’s, and Charles List of Paris Cafe had appeared in court, pleaded innocent to the charges and were released with a court date of 10:15 a.m. Nov. 14 before Judge Terry Ivanchak.

Mark Matash and Scott F. Rogers of Up A Creek had not come to court yet.

Traci Timko Rose, assistant Warren law director, said the charges stem from an investigation conducted by Ohio Department of Public Safety Investigative Unit, which sent undercover agents to Warren in June, July and August to check on complaints of illegal gambling.

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