Marcos Lopez, 56, was charged with racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering in connection with what prosecutors called a "massive" illegal gambling operation.

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was charged with one count of racketeering and one count of conspiracy to commit racketeering, prosecutors said.

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was charged Thursday with racketeering in connection with an alleged massive gambling ring operating throughout central Florida, officials said.