Huntsville Police cites 16 convenience stores for underage alcohol sales
Published on December 13, 2023
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) recently cited 16 convenience stores for selling alcohol to minors.
The citations were issued as part of a five-hour operation conducted Tuesday, Dec. 12. HPD Community Relations Officers (CROs) and two juveniles visited 44 stores to determine if employees would sell alcohol to a minor. The juveniles were honest about their ages and showed identification when asked by employees.
The following stores were cited:
- 801 Airport Road
- 513 Drake Ave.
- 3105 Drake Ave.
- 3521 Governors Drive
- 5600 U.S. 431
- 6585 U.S. 431
- 2424 Jordan Lane
- 2990 Jordan Lane
- 2955 Jordan Road
- 619 Oakwood Ave.
- 1176 Old Monrovia Road
- 3801 Patton Road
- 4001 Pulaski Pike
- 5990 Pulaski Pike
- 5830 University Drive
- 2209 Whitesburg Drive
Selling alcohol to a minor is a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to a $1,000 fine or a year in jail. Subsequent offenses can result in increased fines or jail time.
Anyone with information about the sale of alcohol to a minor is asked to call 256-746-4132.
