EFFINGHAM, Ill.—Illinois State Police District 12, along with the Illinois Liquor Commission, conducted Alcohol Compliance Check at various establishments during the evening hours of Wednesday, November 19, 2014, in Fayette County. The purpose of an Alcohol Compliance Check is to determine which businesses may be selling alcoholic beverages to minors (persons under 21 years of age).
A total of 18 locations were surveyed in Fayette County. Of those 18 businesses, one establishment was involved in the sale of an alcoholic beverage to a minor.
Business Offending Employee
The Redwood Inn of Vandalia Paige L. Lorton
The offending employees were arrested for Unlawful Delivery of Alcoholic Liquor to a Minor, a Class A misdemeanor, and were subsequently 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 Illinois State Police commends establishments which do not sell alcohol to minors.