RENO -- A joint effort by law enforcement agencies put out an operation to make sure local businesses are not selling alcohol to minors.

On May 11th and May 14th, 2012, The Regional Street Enforcement Team (SET) conducted underage alcohol sales compliance checks throughout the Reno area.  Underage decoys were sent in to businesses in an attempt to purchase alcoholic beverages.  A total of 59 businesses were checked.  Out of these 59, 17 failed.  

 The Reno Police Department is partnered with Join Together Northern Nevada (JTNN).  JTNN works with it's partners in reducing underage drinking in our community.  Funds for the compliance checks were obtained through an enforcing underage drinking laws grant. 

The following businesses failed the compliance check:

 The Whiskey Bar - 100 North Arlington Avenue

The West Street Wine Bar - 148 West Street

The Bar - 211 West 1st Street

Archies - 2195 North Virginia Street

The Corkscroo - 10 East 9th Street

The 3rd Street Bar - 125 West 3rd Street

7-Eleven - 1665 North Virginia Street

7-Eleven - 690 East 2nd Street

7-Eleven - 1770 Sutro Street

7-Eleven - 770 Keystone Avenue

AM/PM - 700 Keystone Avenue

AM/PM - 600 Kietzke Lane

AM/PM - 2002 Sierra Highlands Drive

City Mart - 1000 South Virginia Street

Daily Market - 75 East Patriot Boulevard

Wolf Stop - 1625 North Virginia Street

Smart Gas & Food Mart - 4410 North Virginia Street

Anyone having information related to the sales of alcohol to minors is encouraged to contact the Regional Street Enforcement at (775) 334-3065, Secret Witness at 322-4900, www.secretwitness.com, or text the tip to 847411 (TIP 411) keyword - SW.