Alcohol inspections held across Scotts Bluff County
The Nebraska State Patrol, Scotts Bluff County Sheriffs Office, Scottsbluff Police Department and Gering Police Department all conducted alcohol compliance checks.
By News Channel NebraskaSCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (KNEP) - The Nebraska State Patrol, Scotts Bluff County Sheriffs Office, Scottsbluff Police Department and Gering Police Department all conducted alcohol compliance checks.
On Nov. 19 alcohol compliance checks were conducted at 79 businesses across the county with five of them failing to check ID before selling to minors.
The five businesses that failed to pass these checks were Cigarette Chain, Git and Spit, Main street Wine and Spirits, and Maverick all in Scottsbluff, and The Cobblestone Hotel in Gering.
Both Cigarette Chain and Git and Spit have previous violations with the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission, and each business that failed the checks will be referred to the Nebraska Alcohol Control Commission.
If people suspect an underage drinking party or a person selling alcohol to a minor they are encouraged to call 1-866-687-8221, the hotline is anonymous.