Police Make 11 Arrests for Illegal Sale of Alcohol to Minors

Alexandria Police conducted alcohol compliance checks at 35 businesses throughout the city on Thursday.

During the enforcement period, 11 arrests were made for the illegal sale of alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21.

This awareness and enforcement campaign focused on various retail business locations that sell alcoholic beverages, according to a statement from the police department. Prior to the enforcement efforts, uniformed officers visited businesses throughout the city and provided education and awareness information for the businesses and their employees.

Officers used confidential informants under the age of 21 but above the age of 18 to purchase alcoholic beverages from various locations. The informants were instructed to enter the businesses and attempt to purchase alcoholic beverages. If asked for identification, the informant showed the clerk their legal identification, which revealed they were under 21 years of age. If the sale of alcoholic beverages transpired, officers entered the business and placed appropriate charges on the seller.

The following businesses illegally sold alcoholic beverages:

• — 433 S. Washington St.
• — 817 King St.
• 7-Eleven — 1667 N. Quaker Ln.
• 24 Hour Express Mart — 4007 Mt. Vernon Ave.
• 7-Eleven — 411 E. Braddock Rd.
• — 425 E. Monroe Ave.
• Rite Aid — 4515 Duke St.
• 7-Eleven — 30 S. Reynolds St.
• CVS — 259 S. Van Dorn St.
• Claremont Deli & Market — 4622 King St.
• Rite Aid — 3614 King St.