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Illinois State Police Announce Results of Alcohol Countermeasure Surveillance Details
Pontiac, Illinois – Illinois State Police (ISP) Zone 5 Commander, Captain Tony Kestner announces the results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) surveillance at various establishments in Macon County during November. 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.
Business Name / Address / City/Name of Employee
BP 102 S. Route 48, Oreana, Gery Singh
Marathon 101 E. Pershing Rd., Decatur, Jerry Woods
Discount Liquors 1325 N. 22nd Street, Decatur, Jacob Sallie
Kroger 1818 S. Airport Plaza Drive, Decatur, Evelyn Wood
The employees were arrested for Unlawful Delivery of Alcoholic Liquor to a Minor, a Class A misdemeanor and released on a notice to appear in court.
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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