For Immediate Release 12/21/06

The Canton Police Department's Special Enforcement Unit conducted alcohol and tobacco sales checks during the month of December. Decoy minors attempted to purchase either alcohol or tobacco at 15 businesses in Canton. Only two businesses sold to the minor decoy, while 13 refused the sale. A complete list of the locations checked is shown below:

Business Name	Location	Status
Valero Gas	41350 Ford	Sold tobacco to minor
CVS	225 N. Sheldon	Did not sell tobacco
Oakview Party Store	42256 Palmer	Did not sell tobacco
BP Gas	41345 Ford	Did not sell tobacco
Marathon Gas	42438 Warren	Did not sell tobacco
Country Deli	7349 N. Lilley	Did not sell tobacco
Mobil Gas	44350 Warren	Did not sell tobacco
Speedway Gas	45350 Ford	Did not sell tobacco
Meijer Gas	45001 Ford	Did not sell tobacco
Chuck E Cheese	42001 Ford	Sold alcohol to minor
Superbowl	45100 Ford	Did not sell alcohol
Ruby Tuesday	45660 Michigan	Did not sell alcohol
Kroger	45540 Michigan	Did not sell alcohol
Farmer Jack	225 S. Canton Center	Did not sell alcohol
Cracker Barrel	41741 Ford	Did not sell alcohol

The Special Enforcement Unit has performed tobacco and alcohol compliance checks at local businesses for the past several years. The SEU utilizes a "zero tolerance" enforcement strategy when dealing with violations of tobacco and alcohol sales to minors. Establishments selling alcohol to a minor receive a misdemeanor citation. Alcohol violations are also reported to the State of Michigan Liquor Control Commission.