State Police Check Local Businesses in Underage Drinking Detail

New York State Police say three Delaware County businesses failed to comply with state alcohol laws during an underage drinking enforcement detail conducted on Friday, September 5.

The compliance checks are part of ongoing efforts to prevent underage drinking and promote community safety, according to State Police. During the detail, plainclothes Troopers worked with underage operatives who attempted to purchase alcohol. The operatives are not allowed to lie about their age or provide a false date of birth if asked.

Businesses found in violation included:

Stewarts Shops, Lake Street, Stamford

Margaretville Liquor Store, Main Street, Margaretville

Margaretville Wine & Liquor, State Highway 28, Arkville

At each location, an employee was issued an appearance ticket for prohibited sale of alcohol to a person under 21, a violation under the New York State Alcoholic Beverage Control Law.

Seven other establishments passed the compliance check and were recognized by police for following the law:

Sunoco, Harper Street, Stamford

Mirabito, Main Street, Hobart

Roxbury Wine & Spirits, State Highway 30, Roxbury

Sunoco, State Highway 30, Roxbury

Sunoco, Main Street, Margaretville

Speedway, State Highway 28, Margaretville

It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere, Main Street, Stamford

State Police say details like these are conducted periodically across the region to hold businesses accountable and encourage responsible alcohol sales.

Image Credit: Troopers.ny.gov