Police Conduct Underage Alcohol Purchasing Sting

Port Huron, M–On Wednesday, April 21, 2021 the Port Huron Police Department conducted a compliance  check operation focusing on the underage sales of alcohol to minors. 

During the operation, police sent underage decoys into 32 Port Huron stores licensed by the  Michigan Liquor Control Commission to sell alcohol. Of the 32 businesses checked, 26 were  found to be in compliance by refusing to sell alcohol to the underage decoys. 

Six establishments were not in compliance and were cited for selling alcohol to a minor:

  1. CVS, 940 Lapeer Ave., Port Huron 
  2. Liquor Locker, 520 24th Street, Port Huron 
  3. Party Express, 937 Oak Street, Port Huron 
  4. Speedway, 2611 Ravenswood Road, Port Huron 
  5. Brians Drive Thru Eggery, 1635 Pine Grove Ave, Port Huron 
  6. Joe’s Party Shop, 2304 Hancock Street, Port Huron 

The Port Huron Police Department would like to thank all of the stores who were found to be  in compliance and encourage all licensed establishments to check ID’s to prevent the use of  alcohol by underage minors. 

Submitted by the Port Huron Police Department