4 of 30 Joplin businesses fail alcohol compliance check

Joplin Police continue their effort to keep alcohol out of the hands of minors.

Over the Memorial Day Holiday weekend, the Joplin Police Department conducted several alcohol compliances checks at licensed retailers in the City of Joplin.

Officers conducted checks at 30 establishments in Joplin. Out of those 30 compliance checks, 4 businesses sold alcohol to an underage purchaser. Those businesses were identified as:

• Dave’s Mini Mart, 801 S. Maiden Lane
• Alp’s Discount Liquor & Smokes, 2602 S. Main Street
• Zip’s Convenience Store, 2702 S. Main Street
• Zip’s Convenience Store, 1201 S. Rangeline Road

The store employee from Zip’s Convenience Store at 1201 S. Rangeline fled the store from officers upon being confronted and additional charges will be sought from the prosecutor’s office.

Joplin Police say they appreciate the businesses who complied with underage alcohol laws and those that took part in the free training hosted by the Alliance of Southwest Missouri.