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February 15, 2008
SNOHOMISH - The Washington State Liquor Control Board and
the Snohomish Police Department February 8 and 9, conducted joint
undercover operations in the city of Snohomish to assess compliance
with state liquor laws. The undercover operation was at the request
of City of Snohomish Police Chief John Turner.
The WSLCB investigated four locations over two days. Each location
was cited for allowing apparently intoxicated persons to possess or
consume alcohol:
- The Oxford Saloon and Eatery - 913 First St., Snohomish.
Sanction (First violation within a two year window): five day
suspension of the license with an option to pay $500 in lieu of
suspension.
- Sandy's Roadkill Bar and Grill - 921 First St., Snohomish.
Sanction (First violation within a two year window): five day
suspension of the license with an option to pay $500 in lieu of
suspension.
- Sports Page Grille and Bar - 907 First St., Snohomish.
Sanction (First violation within a two year window): five day
suspension of the license with an option to pay $500 in lieu of
suspension.
- Mardini's Restaurant - 101 Union St., Snohomish. Sanction
(Third violation within a two year window): 10 day suspension of
the license with an option to pay $5000 in lieu of suspension.
"Public safety is the Liquor Control Board's top priority, "said
WSLCB Captain Thomas Dixon. "When patrons are over served too often
they soon become a danger to themselves and others."
Officers from the Liquor Control Board and Snohomish Police
Department will host a Responsible Liquor Sales class in the coming
weeks in Snohomish. Bartenders, servers, managers and owners will be
invited to attend the class.
"In the 10 months that I have served as police chief, the department
has offered several classes on responsible liquor sales with sparse
attendance, perhaps they will take their role more seriously," said
Chief Turner. "In addition to the action by the WSLCB, the Snohomish
Police prosecutor will be reviewing these cases for potential
criminal charges"
"When they walk out of that meeting there should be no question in
the attendees minds about how important safe communities are to the
Liquor Control Board and the City of Snohomish", added Dixon.
Washington State Liquor Control Board Enforcement Officers are
empowered to issue Administrative Violation Notices to licensed
establishments to enforce state liquor and tobacco laws. Fines or
temporary license suspensions are issued depending on the severity
of the infraction or the frequency with which a business has been
cited within the past two years as defined in the law.
Contact: Thomas Dixon, WSLCB Enforcement Captain - Region III, (360)
739-1616
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