Lower Keys-Alcohol Coalition Checks

On July 30, 2021, The Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Division along with the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco conducted an operation checking businesses that sell alcohol in the Lower Keys. Fourteen businesses were checked including convenience and liquor stores. Three of the businesses sold alcohol to a minor during our investigation. The clerks who sold the alcohol were issued a Notice to Appear citation before a Monroe County Judge.

The following businesses and attendants sold the alcohol:

  • Dion’s Quick Mart, 5350 Overseas Highway, Stock Island. Attendant: Diana Service, 51 of Key West
  • Dion’s Quick Mart, 4908 Overseas Highway, Big Coppitt Key. Attendant: Sofia Morales-Mojica, 20 of Key West
  • Circle K, 1109 Overseas Highway, Big Coppitt Key. Attendant: Andres Menedieta-Kuhnke, 18 of Key West

The maximum penalties for these violations are up to 60 days in jail, a $500 fine, $235 in court cost, $75 in cost of prosecution and $40 in cost of investigation against the sales clerk.

The licensee violations are:

1st Offense: $1000 fine and 7 day suspension.

2nd Offense: $3000 fine and 30 day suspension.

3rd Offense: Revocation of license.

The remaining businesses checked, were in compliance with the law. This operation was conducted in cooperation with the Monroe County Coalition for a Safe and Drug Free Community.

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