Three Marathon locations serve minors

On February 27, the Sheriff’s Special Investigations Division conducted an undercover operation checking businesses that sell alcohol in Marathon. Sixteen businesses were checked using an underage undercover operative who entered the business and attempted to purchase an alcoholic beverage. The businesses included restaurants, convenience stores and bars. Three of the businesses served alcohol to minors during the investigation. The three people were given notices to appear before a Monroe County Judge.

The Sale Clerk violations are up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine, $235 in court cost, $75 in cost of prosecution, and $40 in cost of investigation.

The Licensee Violations are:

1st offense $1000 fine and 7 day suspension

2nd offense $3000 fine and 30 day suspension

3rd offense Revocation of license.

The remaining business checked were in compliance with the law. This operation was conducted in cooperation with the Monroe County Coalition for a Safe and Drug Free Community.