St. Lucie Sheriff releases results in underage alcohol sales test during undercover operation
St.Lucie Sheriff, Fl (treasurecoast.com)- The St. Lucie Sheriff released results in an underage alcohol sales test during undercover operation.
This is what happened:
Sheriff Ken Mascara announced today that an undercover operation over the weekend tested 11 retail locations on their ability to comply with state law prohibiting the sale of alcohol to those under 21. Of the locations tested, two failed to comply with state law, which resulted in an overall non-compliance rate of 18 percent. The results for this operation are as follows:
Retail Locations in Compliance
Home Plate Liquor, 5469 NW St. James Dr., Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
Citgo, 285 NW St. James Dr., Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
Sunoco, 550 NW Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
Met Mart, 100 NW Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
RaceTrac, 2031 SW Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
Mobil, 2173 SW Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
Third Base Discount Liquor and Beverages, 2828 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
Duffy’s Sports Grill, 3001 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
7/11, 5401 St. James Dr., Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
Retail Locations Out of Compliance
Pride Liquors, 3215-B SW Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
Circle K, 100 SE Prima Vista, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
“These operations remind business owners the importance of having policies in place to prevent alcohol sales to those who are underage,” said Sheriff Mascara. “We are trying to prevent the tragedies we have witnessed with underage drinking.”
According to Sheriff Mascara, School Resource Deputies carefully supervised underage St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Explorer volunteers who attempted to purchase alcohol without showing proof of legal age. The Sheriff’s Office issued notices to appear in court for the misdemeanor violation to those businesses who failed to ID the underage minors.
“National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data shows that 28 people lose their lives every day as a result of drunk driving,” said Sheriff Mascara. “The consequences of drinking and driving are a major concern, as is the health and safety of our teens and young adults.”
More information on underage drinking is available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at: https://xwww.cdc.gov/alc…/fact-sheets/underage-drinking.htm
