JEFFERSON COUNTY, IL — The Mt. Vernon Police Department/Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Joint Narcotics Unit conducted alcohol compliance checks Tuesday night on area businesses in the city. An underage male was sent to 12 locations in Mt. Vernon and Jefferson County to attempt to purchase alcohol. Four of which did so, resulting in citations for Sale of Alcohol to a Minor.

Three of the locations were in Mt. Vernon where the employee was cited. Amitabem Patel from Sensation Station, Jaimimibem Patel at Times Square Liquors North, and Dusty Kelton who works at Midway Liquor and Tobacco. The fourth citation was issued to Jessica Colvin at the Bluford Midway Mart.

Additionally, reports will be forward to the City of Mt. Vernon Liquor Commission for review. All persons / businesses are considered innocent until proven guilty in court.