XENIA — Five businesses failed alcohol compliance checks conducted by the Xenia Police Division on October 22 across 30 liquor permit locations.
Five employees were charged after selling alcohol to an underage decoy during the operation.
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Each of the five employees faces a first-degree misdemeanor charge for selling alcohol to an underage person.
In addition to individual criminal charges, the businesses faced potential fines along with possible suspension or revocation of their liquor permits.
The operation targeted establishments holding liquor permits throughout the community to enforce state and local alcohol laws.
The Xenia Police Division stated that officers will continue conducting periodic compliance checks to help prevent underage alcohol sales.
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