EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) — 25 establishments in Clark, Jasper, Lawrence, Richland, and Wayne counties reportedly were caught serving alcohol to minors.
Illinois State Police announced the results of a recent sting operation to determine if local stores would sell alcohol to a minor. Of the 65 establishments “surveyed” 25 were reportedly caught allowing a sale of an alcoholic beverage to someone under the legal drinking age.
ISP Criminal Investigations Zone 08 Commander Ryan Shoemaker said the operation is funded through IDOT and is about preventing fatal crashes caused by drunk drivers.
“The ultimate goals are to enforce underage drinking laws and save lives by preventing
impaired driving crashes and fatalities,” Shoemaker said. “The ISP commends establishments and their employees which do not sell alcohol to minors. This project is funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation.”
As a result of the operation, employees caught not following identification laws and selling alcohol to a minor were charged with a class A misdemeanor of Unlawful Delivery of Alcoholic Liquor to a Minor. The employees were then released on a notice to appear in court.
ISP provided the following list of establishments and employees caught in the sting operation;
| Business Name, Address, City | Employee Name |
| 1803 N. Food Mart 1803 N. Illinois Highway 1 Marshall, IL 62441 |
Eugeneia Bailey |
| B&L Package Liquor 1701 E. Main Street Olney, IL 62450 |
Cecil A Seitzinger |
| The Bridgeport Liquor Locker Inc. 732 Judy Avenue Bridgeport, IL 62417 |
Duane A Tresise |
| Chava’s Cantina & Grill LLC 5 Williamson Drive, Ste 200 Fairfield, IL 62837 |
Rosendo H. Galvin |
| Corner Tavern & Bistro 424 Archer Avenue Marshall, IL 62441 |
April N. Colvin |
| Fairwind Gaming 907 15th Street Lawrenceville, IL 62439 |
Marcella A. Barrix |
| Fireside LLC 215 S. Whittle Avenue Olney, IL 62450 |
Callie P. Barbee |
| Hi Bender’s Inc. 103 S. Main Street Sainte Marie, IL 62459 |
Sandy J. Hartrich |
| Johnny Provolone’s 1306 N. Michigan Avenue Marshall, IL 62441 |
Haley J. Washburn |
| KBJ Liquor 2203 James Street Lawrenceville, IL 62439 |
Sanjaykumar Patel |
| La Fuente II Mexican Restaurant LTD 1007 Commerce Drive Fairfield, IL 62837 |
Rolondo Gil Hernandez |
| Lawrenceville Package Liquor Store 1210 Collins Avenue Lawrenceville, IL 62439 |
Jesse L. LaBounty |
| Lonzo’s Place 805 County Highway 9 Sims, IL 62886 |
Cathy D. Goellner |
| Marshall Marathon 105 S Michigan Avenue Marshall, IL 62441 |
Matthew Bechert |
| Midtown Package Liquors and Tobacco 701 Robinson Street Wayne City, IL 62895 |
James E. Paddock |
| Mis Tres Potrillos Bar & Grill 211 S. West Street Olney, IL 62450 |
Juan Jose’ Gallegos Monreal |
| Moe’s Package Liquor 117 S. 7th Street Marshall, IL 62441 |
Sara Heighton |
| Off The Square 810 12th Street Lawrenceville, IL 62439 |
Drew A. Wilson |
| Peppers Gaming Parlor 1003 N. West Street, Ste A Olney, IL 62420 |
Jennifer A. McCleave |
| RK Party Supply 801 S. Whittle Avenue Olney, IL 62450 |
Mukundbhai Rambhai Patel |
| Rockstar Gaming Lounge 10741 Cherry Boulevard Lawrenceville, IL 62439 |
Carol A. Leighty |
| Rooster Foods LLC 212 N Michigan Avenue Marshall, IL 62441 |
Stacey L. Adams |
| Thelma and Louise’s Place 108 S. Van Buren Street Newton, IL 62448 |
Dolly A. Hamilton |
| Town Talk Restaurant and Bar 101 S. Main Street Sainte Marie, IL 62459 |
Callie A.Wright |
| The Vault Gaming Lounge in Olney 103 E. Market Street Olney, IL 62450 |
Tyneal Lynda Bock |
“The public is reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law,” Shoemaker clarified.
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