Newport Police News Releases

Newport Police Department

169 SW Coast Highway

Newport, Oregon 97365

 

NPD MEDIA RELEASE                 5-3-2008 @ 3:00 p.m.

                

Newport Police to Conduct Compliance Checks

 

In an effort to reduce the use and sales of alcohol to minors, Compliance Checks will be conducted on Saturday May 10, 2008 to 90% of all off-premise alcohol sales retailers in Newport.  Funding for the Compliance Checks is supported by the Rural Communities Initiative Grant for the Enforcement of Underage Drinking Laws (EUDL).  Compliance Checks will be conducted by the Newport Police Department with the assistance from the Oregon Liquor Control Commission.

 

Working with plain clothes and uniformed officers, underage youth will enter businesses and attempt to purchase alcoholic beverages. In alcohol purchase attempts made by researchers across the United States, youthful-appearing buyers were able to purchase alcohol without any question at least fifty percent of the time. Law Enforcement needs to do compliance checks to ensure that our local businesses do not sell alcohol to underage people.  Charges resulting from the Compliance Check will be forwarded to the Lincoln County District's Attorney's Office.

 

Illegal alcohol use by underage persons contributes to crime, car crashes, injuries, sexual assault and deaths.  Public health officials report that alcohol use and abuse is also connected with teenage pregnancy, sexually transmitted disease, and other health problems. ORS 471.410 Providing Liquor to person under 21 or to intoxicated person; allowing consumption by minor on property; is a Class A Misdemeanor, and is punishable upon first conviction of a fine of $350.00, and upon a second conviction of a fine of $1,000.00.

 

For classes, volunteer opportunities, or for more information please contact Liz Mulder, EUDL Coordinator at 574-0649 or L.Mulder@newportpolice.net

 

Information Released By:  Sgt. Todd R. Sarazin, 541-574-3348