On Friday, Sept. 12, Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) conducted compliance checks at 14 retail outlets in Dawson County.

During the effort, five of the 14 businesses checked were found to be non-compliant after selling alcohol to a minor.

Of the five businesses that sold alcohol to a minor three checked the minor’s identification and still sold the alcohol. The retail outlets checked included convenience, liquor and grocery stores, as well as restaurants and bars.

Law enforcement performs compliance checks to ensure that businesses are complying with the state’s alcohol laws and to decrease youth access to alcohol.

Compliance checks were conducted thanks in part to a grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety (NOSH).

The following businesses were cited:

Walker’s Steakhouse
1610 8th Street, Gothenburg

Casey’s General Story #2068
609 Plum Creek Parkway, Lexington

Cenex
2700 Plum Creek Parkway, Lexington

Hi Time Liquor Mart #2
109 Cattleman Dr., Lexington

Overton Golf Course
75310 Road 441, Overton