Three local businesses were fined by the Covington Beer Board Tuesday night for making underage beer sales during a police-led operation in January. Reenaben Ravikumar Patel, owner of FastWay at 880 Hwy. 51 North, was fined $2,500. Patel said the employee miscalculated the date of birth of the minor working with the Covington Police on underage buys. FastWay has held a permit … [Read more...] about Three Covington businesses fined for selling beer to a minor
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Undercover operation shows 80% of Covington businesses in compliance with beer laws
A recent compliance check by Covington Police resulted in three arrests, said police chief Donna Turner. On Jan. 20, the department used a confidential informant under the legal drinking age to test whether or not businesses licensed to sell beer would sell to a minor. The operation, done in conjunction with Drug Free Tipton and the Covington Beer Board, took the informant … [Read more...] about Undercover operation shows 80% of Covington businesses in compliance with beer laws
Midway Market II loses its beer license for 30 days for underage sales
Midway Market II has lost its beer license for 30 days after selling to a minor during a compliance check. Clerk Aletha Hill sold a 25 oz. beer to an underaged person who was being watched by police. "The cashier done wrong again," said owner Ralph Watkins at Tuesday's hearing in front of the Covington Beer Board. "Of course, this was 2018. I'm curious as to why, 10 months … [Read more...] about Midway Market II loses its beer license for 30 days for underage sales
