Six Joplin establishments fail youth alcohol compliance checks
Joplin Police say six locations across town failed their youth alcohol compliance checks. Read the full press release below:
On November 18, 2023, officers with the Joplin Police Department conducted a youth alcohol compliance check at various locations throughout the city of Joplin.
The goal of these checks was to access the level of accessibility of alcohol for minors in our community and prevent the sale of alcoholic beverages to minors, thus creating a safer and healthier environment for our youth.
Of the 32 locations checked, 6 locations were found to be non-complaint and sold alcohol to the minors. Citations were issued for sales to a minor at each of those location.
The list of the compliant and non-compliant stores can be found below.
The Joplin Police Department hopes that all retailers will refuse to sell alcoholic beverages to underage buyers.
To help achieve this goal, The Alliance of Southwest Missouri provided a free server training program for businesses and their employees. The program provided information and tools to assist employees in checking identification and ensuring they know the law, their responsibilities, and their rights. Better trained and prepared employees help us work toward achieving our goal of reducing underage drinking and its negative consequences.
Complaint Establishments
Casey’s General Store 201 S Maiden Lane
Walgreens 1605 W 7th St.
Dave’s 801 Maiden Lane
White Oak 1832 S Maiden Lane
The Corner 2300 Maiden Lane
Aldi 2630 S McLelland Blvd
Walgreens 3222 S Main St
True Wine Spirits 3348 S Main St
Kum & Go 5002 S Main St.
The Corner 2002 S Main St
Main St Liquor 1620 S Main St.
Chad’s Food Mart 703 W 7th
Downtown Corner Mart 419 W 4th St
White Oak 2307 W 7th St.
Discount Smokes & Liquors 1817 S Main St.
Joplin Mini Mart 1210 E 15th St
Zipz 2115 S Connecticut Ave
Dollar General 1221 E 32nd St
Zipz 1902 E 32nd St
Doc Stop 2703 E 32nd St
Shell Food Mart 3308 E 32nd St
Eagle Stop 3504 S Range line Rd
Kum & Go Fresh Market 3434 S Range line Rd
White Oak Station 1503 S Range line Rd
Lion Stop 3525 E Newman Rd
Casey’s General Store 2604 N Range line Rd
Red Apple Mart 901 N Florida
Discount Smokes & Liquor 1804 E 7th St
Non-Compliant Establishments
Snak Atak 4302 S Main
Zipz 2702 S Main St.
Gastrip #7 1318 E 32nd St
Macadoodles 3105 E 17th St
Zipz 1201 S Range line
White Oak Station 1631 E 4th St