EFFINGHAM – Illinois State Police (ISP) Zone 8 Commander, Holly Finney,
announces the results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE)
surveillance at various establishments in Wayne County on May 6, 2026.
The detail was 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.
A total of fifteen (16) locations were surveyed of which the below three
(4) were involved in the sale of an alcoholic beverage to a minor.
Chava Cantina and Grill LLC, Fairfield, IL 62837, Mariana Sanchez-Esquivel
Jovalou, Fairfield, IL 62837, Kristy Churchwell
Lonzo’s Place, Sims, IL 62886, Rachel Esmon
Midtown Package Liquors and Tobacco, Wayne City, IL 62895, Tyler Moyer
The employees were cited for Unlawful Delivery of Alcoholic Liquor to
a Minor, a Class A misdemeanor and released on a notice to appear in court.
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.
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