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Police officers were dispatched to a robbery at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Leeds, Alabama, on January 2, in which the suspect had a weapon.
The suspect, 32-year-old Kaudija Shondrelle Haynes, threatened to use mace while in the drive-thru of the Chick-fil-A as she ordered an employee to give her a currency bag.
Haynes recklessly fled the scene while putting innocent lives at risk, and police officers tracked her to the Wind Creek casino in Wetumpka, where she was likely gambling with the money stolen from her robbery.
Suspect’s vehicle after crashing during police pursuit near Wetumpka. Credit: Leeds Police Department via Facebook
She was taken into custody with the help of both the Wetumpka Police Department and Poarch Creek Tribal Police Department on the same day after crashing her car following collisions with multiple trees.
“We are proud that none of the employees or customers were injured,” stated Chief Paul Irwin.
“This individual endangered employees while fleeing and when she attempted to elude law enforcement in Wetumpka. She put others in danger and could have killed herself. It shows that addiction will cause someone to do anything to gamble or use drugs. Our employees immediately took action once this occurred to identify, locate and communicate with other dedicated law enforcement officers to bring this individual to justice.
“We are very thankful for the Poarch Creek Tribal Police Department and Wetumpka Police Department for their response to our requests and apprehending the defendant. Teamwork and Cooperation is what makes communities safe!”
This is the latest gambling-related crime in Alabama
Just this week, Huntsville police arrested a man suspected of being involved in an illegal gambling operation in the state.
A SWAT team carried out a search warrant early Tuesday morning, January 6, as part of the ongoing investigation. This follows another case back in October, when a 20-year-old man was arrested in Fort Payne after authorities searched three business locations and discovered 38 illegal gambling machines.
According to statistics from BeautifyData, robbery was the second most common type of crime in Alabama in 2024. A total of 1,753 incidents were reported that year.
The robbery rate was 33.99 per 100k, ranking this type of crime higher than rape, murder and non-negligent manslaughter.
Featured Image: Leeds Alabama Police Department via Facebook
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Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has recently been appointed as the official ambassador of Betinia, a sports betting and casino platform, as announced in a press release.
The brand focuses on using a loyalty journey inspired by a sports career path, allowing players to progress from beginner to amateur, and then moving on to professional, world-class and then legend.

The Soft2Bet team is proud to announce Diego Simeone as our new Betinia and Campobet brands ambassador!
Diego brings a new level of personalized player experience while representing the true sports passion and dedication that inspire Soft2Bet brands.#Soft2Bet #Betinia… pic.twitter.com/l27tqmxf2b
— Soft2Bet (@soft2bet_) January 8, 2026

Simeone has achieved plenty in the world of football as both a player and a manager. During his playing career, the Argentinian represented the likes of Sevilla, Atletico, Lazio and Inter Milan, while also winning 108 caps for Argentina.
His spell as manager of Atletico, however, has established Simeone as one of the finest coaches in the game. Since arriving in 2011, the club have broken the Barcelona / Real Madrid hegemony, winning La Liga twice as well as securing four European honours.
Betinia to launch football manager-based game inspired by Simeone
As part of the deal, Betinia will be launching a football manager game, which allows players to progress through a variety of challenges, all inspired by Simeone.
“With the experience created by Betinia, fans will be able to get directly involved in the tactical side of the game and see how decisions make a difference,” said Simeone following this announcement.
“The path to achieving my goals is based on the values I prioritise: discipline, hard work and tactical awareness to stay one step ahead.
“Diego Simeone represents everything football fans admire: intensity, belief and the desire to earn your success,” added the official brand representative from Betinia.
“That same spirit sits at the heart of Betinia. We are building an experience where progress feels real, loyalty is recognised, and players are rewarded for staying in the game. The same football game brings their football thinking into a manager’s journey that is competitive, engaging and built for the way supporters follow football today.”
This partnership between Betinia and Simeone will run throughout this year and beyond in a role which will offer a positive impact to the millions of users on the platform.
Featured Image: PRNewsfoto/Betinia
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