Jeremiah Wade — Eye In The Sky News
AUBURNDALE, FL — An undercover alcohol compliance operation conducted at six convenience stores in Auburndale and Winter Haven resulted in the arrest of a store clerk on Tuesday, November 10.
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, deputies conducted Operation Pop Top to ensure businesses were complying with state laws prohibiting alcohol sales to individuals under 21.
During the operation, a 17-year-old member of the PCSO Cadet 1000 program attempted to purchase alcohol at six convenience stores. Five businesses were found to be in compliance.
However, at the Chevron gas station located at 549 East Bridgers Avenue in Auburndale, the cadet was able to purchase alcohol.
Deputies arrested 60-year-old Orlandina Canales, a store clerk, and charged her with selling alcohol to a person under 21, a misdemeanor.
Sheriff Grady Judd said the operation is part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to enforce state alcohol laws and ensure businesses comply with age restrictions. Nothing further at this time.
SOURCE: POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
