Full Notification

As previously reported, the Walnut Creek Police Department (WCPD) has partnered up with the Center for Human Development (CHD) to plan projects aimed at reducing underage drinking in the City of Walnut Creek.

On Friday 9/12/14, WCPD conducted a minor decoy operation with funds obtained via a grant from CHD. A minor decoy operation is where a juvenile (under the direct supervision of WCPD officers) attempts to purchase alcohol at various Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) licensed stores. If the business’ employee sells alcohol to the minor, the employee is arrested (either cited or booked) for furnishing alcohol to a minor. If the employee checks for identification and properly refuses the transaction, the store is commended for doing the right thing.

Of the six businesses contacted last night, three sold alcohol to our 18 year old minor. The offenders were cited, the business owners contacted, and ABC notified for any possible future ramifications.

With school back in session, WCPD encourages parents to continue to discuss with their children the consequences that are associated with alcohol use and to know WCPD is making a concentrated effort to address this problem.

WCPD appreciates everyone’s support and help at reducing underage drinking.