Police: Three Retailers Sell Alcohol to Minors during Sting
Posted/updated on: July 7, 2011 at 1:15 pm
LONGVIEW — Three retailers are cited during the latest Longview alcohol sting effort. On July 1, the Longview Police Department, partnering with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) and Longview Partners in Prevention (PIP), conducted off-premise minor stings at area retailers to validate compliance with Texas law prohibiting the sale of alcohol to minors. Of 28 retailers checked, police say three sold alcohol to the undercover minors. The locations that allegedly sold to minors were:
1. 408 N Spur 63 “A” – Mi Casita
2. 102 Lehigh – The Butcher Shop Inc.
3. 4208 Loop 281 West – Longview Bingo Center
At these locations the individuals who allegedly sold alcohol to the undercover minor were listed in offense reports for “making alcohol available to a minor.” This offense is a class “A” misdemeanor, and the reports will be filed with the Gregg County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution. In addition, the TABC issued and administrative citation or citations to each business.
