Sting Nets 1 in Sale of Alcohol to Minors
A police operation that involved underage decoys trying to buy alcoholic beverages at 73 stores ended with only one arrest, authorities said Friday.
An employee of Rite Aid at 2790 Los Angeles Ave. was arrested for furnishing alcohol to a minor during the April 30 sting on Simi Valley retailers, according to Police Chief Randy G. Adams.
The employee was released at the store after receiving a written citation, Adams said. A report will be sent to the state Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, which could fine Rite Aid or revoke its liquor license.
The investigation is part of an ongoing program to curb liquor sales to minors. The Police Department’s Special Enforcement Section conducted the sting along with youth volunteers.
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