ISP Announces Results of Alcohol Countermeasure Surveillance Patrols

Photo: Illinois State Police

For Immediate Release – May 6, 2025

EFFINGHAM – Illinois State Police (ISP) Zone 8 Commander Holly Finney announces the results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) surveillance at various establishments in Richland County during April. These details were conducted to determine which businesses may be selling alcoholic beverages to minors (persons under 21 years of age). The ultimate goals are to enforce underage drinking laws and save lives by preventing impaired driving crashes and fatalities.

Twenty-two total locations were surveilled in Richland County. Seven establishments were involved in the sale of alcoholic beverage to a minor.

Business Name / Address / City/Name of Employee

Richland County Country Club, 5499 N. Illinois Route 130, Olney, IL 62450, Mallorie R. Harmon, 26 of Olney
Sally’s Inc., 510 S. West Street, Olney, IL 62450, Rachel M. Utley, 49 of Olney
HV’s Food and Spirits, 312 S. West Street, Olney, IL 62450, Amy N. Acord, 42 of Olney
Mis Tres Potrillos, 211 S. West Street, Olney, IL 62450, Juan A. Hernandez, 47 of Olney
Petroleum Club of Olney, 1003 W. Main Street, Olney, IL 62450, Breanna M. Farris, 24 of Clay City
Elk’s Lodge #926, 311B S. Kitchell Avenue, Olney, IL 62450, Sara S. Switzer, 40 of Sumner
Silver Dollar Gaming, 503 N. West Street, Olney, IL 62450, Kelly Carwile, 60 of Dundas

The employees were cited for Unlawful Delivery of Alcoholic Liquor to a Minor, a Class A misdemeanor. The public is reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. The ISP commends establishments and their employees which do not sell alcohol to minors. This project is funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation.
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