FULTON COUNTY, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst) — Fulton County Sheriff’s Office reported that The Wine Cellar in Fulton, and The Wine Cellar II in Hickman, were issued citations for selling alcohol beverages to a minor 1st offense.
The Sheriff’s report said on Feb 6, 2024, an underaged confidential informant was sent into each business, where the individual purchased a twelve pack of Corona beer from each store. The clerks of the stores did not ask for identification. Kentucky law requires that a person be at least twenty-one (21) years old to buy, consume, or possess an alcoholic beverage.
During appearances in Fulton County District Court, both establishments were issued fines and court costs of $263 dollars each.
Reports said both businesses were also issued fines of $2,500 by the State Alcohol Beverage Control.
Fulton County Sheriff’s would like to thank the City of Hickman Police and the City Of Fulton Police for the assistance in these cases.
