Full Notification

For Immediate Release
October 9, 2018
 
Contact:   Sergeant Chris Vargas (310) 802-5140
 
Date of Incident:    September 21, 2018
 
Subject:    Minor Decoy Sting
 
Location:         Cities of Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach &                                    El Segundo
                                               
On September 21, 2018, the Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and El Segundo Police Departments conducted a minor decoy sting throughout the three cities.  A decoy was sent into 18 on-sale establishments within the three cities in an attempt to purchase alcoholic beverages.  Sixteen establishments were successful in preventing this activity and two establishments were cited for furnishing alcohol to a minor.  A decoy was also sent into 34 off-sale establishments within the three cities in an attempt to purchase alcoholic beverages.  Thirty-two establishments were successful in preventing this activity and two establishments were cited for furnishing alcohol to a minor.

Employees working in the following establishments were cited for providing alcoholic beverages to a minor:

• Chevron (3633 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach)
• Ercoles (1101 N. Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach)
• Green Store (2151 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach)
• Office Downtown (206 E. Grand Ave., El Segundo)

The City of Manhattan Beach currently has 113 bars, restaurants and retail stores which are licensed to sell alcohol; the City of Hermosa Beach has 97 and the City of El Segundo has 101. 
 
Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, El Segundo Police Officers and ABC Investigators have partnered to provide training to ABC licensed establishments, conduct briefing training to patrol officers, and conduct inspections and sting operations to determine if licensed establishments are abiding by state laws and local operating permits.    
 
The Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and El Segundo Police Departments are committed to providing the finest police service to residents, businesses and visitors in our communities.  We expect the results of this minor decoy sting to provide a better understanding of the need to comply with alcohol related laws and regulations, which will enhance the safety of our citizens and protect the quality of life that exists in our communities. 
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