Machesney Park gas station clerks charged for selling alcohol to minors

MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office has issued charges against clerks of three Machesney Park gas stations during a compliance check over the weekend.

According to police, on Saturday, October 4th, the Sheriff’s Office conducted an operation at five gas stations throughout the village, and found three out of compliance with local law.

Not in compliance (Violations Found – Alcohol Sold to Minors):

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1. BP Gas Station – 11225 N. 2nd Street (Forest Hills Rd & Burden Rd)
   Clerk: Austin A. Telfair (dob: 01/12/1995)
   Charge: Sale of Alcohol to a Minor
2. BP Gas Station – 8332 N. 2nd Street
   Clerk: Rahu Manoharanradl (dob: 08/26/1995)
   Charge: Sale of Alcohol to a Minor
3. Amoco Gas Station – 8320 N. 2nd Street
   Clerk: Marcos Torres (dob: 07/31/2000)
   Charge: Sale of Alcohol to a Minor

“Selling alcohol to minors is a serious offense that puts our youth and community at risk,” said Sheriff Caruana. “We will continue to work closely with our local partners to ensure that businesses follow the law and help us maintain a safe environment for everyone in Winnebago County.”

“We take citizen concerns about the sale of alcohol to minors very seriously,” said Mayor Steve Johnson, who also serves as Machesney Park’s Liquor Commissioner. “We want to thank the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office- Machesney Park Division and the Illinois Liquor Control Commission for partnering with us on this operation to ensure the safety of our community.”