On July 24, 2024, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol Enforcement Unit carried out a series of alcohol compliance checks across the county. The initiative aimed to ensure that local alcohol retailers adhere to Maryland’s laws prohibiting the sale of alcohol to minors. The checks involved a 19-year-old Confidential Informant (CI) from the Sheriff’s Office, who was supervised by Sergeant Robert Merritt. Both were dressed in athletic wear to blend in. The CI attempted to purchase alcohol from 20 different retailers without presenting identification to test the businesses’ compliance with the law. Out of the 20 businesses visited, 19 complied with the legal requirements by requesting identification from the underage CI. These compliant businesses included: 2000 Liquor, Lexington Park ABC Liquors, California Bradfords Neighborhood Market LLC, Hollywood California Wine & Spirits, California Cook’s Liquors & Deli, Park Hall Corner Liquors, Lexington Park Early Bird, Hollywood H.V. Liquors, California Hermanville C-Store, Lexington Park Jughead Liquor Wine Beer, California Lex Wine & Spirits, Lexington Park Marketplace Wine & Spirits, California Ridge Market, Ridge Rod’n Reel, Lexington Park Sign Of The Whale Liquors, Lexington Park St Mary’s Fine Wine And Spirits, Great Mills St. James Deli & Spirits, Lexington Park Twist Wine […]
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