Police Make Seven Arrests During Business Enforcement Effort

Seven businesses illegally sold alcohol to minors during the Alexandria Police Department's alcohol compliance checks conducted on Aug. 3.

Prior to the enforcement efforts, uniformed officers visited businesses throughout the city and provided education and awareness information for the businesses and their employees.

Police visited 33 businesses on that Friday.

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. If the sale of alcoholic beverages occurred, offcers entered the business and charged the seller.

The following businesses illegally sold alcoholic beverages:

• 7-Eleven Store — 3412 Mount Vernon Ave.
• — 2108 Mount Vernon Ave.
• 7-Eleven Store — 2 S. Jordan St.
• Mercado Americano Latino Market — 4105 Duke St.
• Rite Aid — 4515 Duke St.
• Harris Teeter — 4641 Duke St.
• Main Street Market — 4901 Brenman Park Dr.