NEWS RELEASE

Compliance Checks

Compliance with alcohol and tobacco laws is an important part of keeping our youth safe and healthy.  In an effort to verify compliance, Norfolk Police, with a grant provided by Healthy Communities Initiative, occasionally checks local business to verify they are also doing their part.  Underage participants work with law enforcement, and use their own valid Nebraska Driver’s license during the checks.

The checks were conducted on two separate evenings over the last couple weeks.  A total of 61 businesses were checked to verify their compliance.  During the checks, 7 businesses sold alcohol to minors.  They were:

Love’s Truck Stop, 1300 Monroe Ave

Jim’s Fine Wines, 2001 Market Ln

District Table and Tap, 226 Norfolk

Fast Mart, 315 Omaha Ave

The Granary, 922 S 13th Street

El Mezcal, 601 S 25th Street

Pizza Hut WingStreet, 506 S 25th Street

 

Citations were issued at each location and will be forwarded to the Madison County Attorney for prosecution.

In addition, last month Norfolk Police checked businesses that sell vape products.  A total of 6 vape shops were checked and one, Cigarettes and More, 1303 Center Drive, sold products to an underaged person.  A citation was issued and will be forwarded to the county attorney for prosecution.