Berlin PD Catches Local Liquor Stores Selling To Minors, See Which Ones Did

BERLIN, CT — Local police this week released the results of an enforcement sweep to determine which Berlin liquor stores are abiding by the law and not selling booze to minors.

And what they found was most of the stores tested complied, but two didn't, according to the Berlin Police Department.

The operation occurred Feb. 15, with the BPD's Investigations Division conducting sale of alcohol compliance checks at eight permitted establishments.

Ultimately, two, according to police, broke the law. They were:

• Top Shelf Liquors at 300 New Britain Road

• Wine Merchants at 717 Berlin Turnpike.

Police said employees at those businesses were cited for the sale/delivery of alcohol to a minor and scheduled for a court appearance.

"The enforcement is designed to encourage and confirm that local businesses are being diligent in discouraging young adults from substance abuse, as well as ensuring businesses are adhering to long-established requirements set forth by the State of Connecticut," wrote the BPD in a statement.

Berlin police commended the other six liquor sellers for compliance: Friendly Mart, 164 New Britain Road; Plaza Liquors, 863 Beckley Road; Heritage Wine & Spirits, 1943 Berlin Turnpike; Berlin Spirits, 118 Mill Street; C&C Wine & Spirits, 1207 Farmington Ave.; and the Super Stop & Shop Market, 1135 Farmington Ave.

Police said compliance checks will continue.

Anyone with information concerning Berlin businesses selling alcohol to minors can contact the Berlin PD at 860-828-7080 or via a crime tip link at the BPD's website at www.berlinct.gov.