El Dorado County, CA – The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office conducted a Minor Decoy Operation on January 17, 2026, resulting in one clerk being cited after 19 attempted alcohol purchases across county retailers.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the operation was funded through the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s (ABC) Alcohol Policing Partnership Grant, which supports enforcement aimed at reducing underage alcohol sales.
Under the program, supervised decoys under the age of 21 attempt to purchase alcohol from licensed businesses to test compliance. Out of 19 attempts made during the operation, one clerk was cited for allegedly selling alcohol to a minor, officials said.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that the goal of these operations is not to penalize businesses but to ensure employees follow California’s identification and alcohol sale laws. Retailers found in violation can face fines or temporary license suspensions under state regulations.
Future operations are planned throughout 2026 as part of the ongoing ABC APP Grant initiative.
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