Local law enforcement involved in illegal gambling after allegations surfaced in unsealed records in the District Court of Guam detailing the secret service investigation, which launched in late 2020.

Four Guam police officers are identified for their alleged roles in operating an illegal gambling club that went by the name ‘Pokerbros.’

It was three years ago, Chief Stephen Ignacio confirmed with senators the feds were investigating his officers.

In a previous interview with Chief Ignacio, he said, “We are now looking into possible criminal activities of government employees in this online gambling investigation being done by the feds, by the secret service.”

Documents provide the first and last name of one officer who was assigned to SWAT and was also an Air Force Reservist, allegedly operating out of a Sinajana home and even promoting online gambling while on duty.

Records also listed the initials of three other cops who helped to manage buy-in and cash-out processes.

KUAM is not releasing their names for now, as neither of the officers have been charged in the federal investigation.

Authorities got details from a confidential source and from others in law enforcement.

The unsealed documents also link the officers to former Airport Cop Jericho Santos. He was fired for promoting illegal gambling to airport employees.

Investigators learned Santos and the GPD officer that established Pokerbros had a disagreement and severed ties.

Warrants were also executed around the same time in Hagat, Dededo, and Barrigada.

In each case, the so-called associates got a cut from players’ buy-ins and for inviting more players.

Among those being investigated, the feds found more than a million dollars in various accounts connected to the illegal gambling operations.

Late this afternoon, sources within the Guam Police Department confirmed the names of the four officers in the unsealed document as Jesse San Nicolas, Lt. Felix Camacho, who is the special assistant to the Chief, Captain Troy Lizama, and Hector Medina.

Again, we note that these officers were part of this federal investigation but no charges were filed against them.

Police Chief Stephen Ignacio has yet to comment on the unsealed records.

Public safety oversight chair Sen. Chris Barnett issued the following statement:

“I’ve sent the unsealed court documents to Chief Ignacio for his review and consideration. We’ve seen quite a few revelations about local law enforcement revealed in unsealed court documents lately. For integrity and accountability’s sake, the Guam Police Department and even the Attorney General’s office should review these documents, engage with federal entities and determine what investigations or legal actions can be taken. Those in law enforcement know they are held to a higher standard. If we don’t ensure that standard is enforced and upheld by leadership, what’s the use?”