THE FOLLOWING IS AN ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RELEASE
Pontiac, Illinois – Illinois State Police (ISP) Zone 5 Commander, Captain Tony Kestner announces the results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) surveillance at various establishments in Vermilion County during January. These details were conducted to determine which businesses may be selling alcoholic beverages to minors (persons under 21 years of age). The ultimate goals are to enforce underage drinking laws and save lives by preventing impaired driving crashes and fatalities.
None of the businesses surveyed sold alcohol to a minor. Unlawful Delivery of Alcoholic Liquor to a Minor, is a Class A misdemeanor, which is punishable by up
to a year in jail and up to a $2500.00 fine. The public is reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. The ISP commends establishments and their employees
which do not sell alcohol to minors. This project is funded through the Illinois Department of
Transportation
