Five Augusta stores were busted for selling alcohol to minors after authorities conducted a weekend undercover operation.
Richmond County Sheriff’s Office tested 15 stores with a third of them selling to an undercover deputy, according to a press release. Ten followed the law.
The stores who failed the test and had charges against the employee include:
- Savin Haven, 4474 Mike Padgett Hwy (Tonya Dupree) charged with one misdemeanor citation of Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor.
- Food Mart 2177 Broad St King (Falguniben Patel) Charged with one misdemeanor citation of Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor.
- Central Mart 2061 Central Ave (Soni Alpesh) Charged with one misdemeanor citation of Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor.
- JAHO Mart 1770 Kissingbower Rd (Sheera Patel) Charged with one misdemeanor citation of Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor.
- D&M Market 1959 Kissingbower Rd (Dante Chhom) Charged with one misdemeanor citation of Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor.
These establishments are still open for business, the press release said.
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