During the evening hours of Thursday, February 25, 2010, the Rapid City Police Department conducted compliance checks of alcohol establishments.  A total of 19 establishments were checked, and all of the establishments were found to be in compliance.  Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor is a Class 2 misdemeanor punishable by 30 days in jail, a $500.00 fine or both.  The following establishments were in compliance:

                              1. Black Hills Coffee                                              5955 S. Highway 16, Suite G 
                              2. Uncork’D Wine & Tapas                                   5734 Sheridan Lake Rd. #107
                              3. Autumn Hills Liquor                                          5312 Sheridan Lake Rd. #103
                              4. Common Cents                                                 2808 Sheridan Lake Rd.
                              5. Pizza Hut                                                              2604 W. Main St.
                              6. Uncle Sam’s West                                            2730 W. Main St.
                              7. Thrifty Smoke Shop                                           3030 W. Main St., Suite B
                              8. FTC Express                                                      3460 Sturgis Rd.
                              9. Big D Oil                                                              3540 Sturgis Rd.
                            10. Pirates Table                                                     3550 Sturgis Rd.
                            11. Buck ‘N Gator                                                     4095 Sturgis Rd.
                            12. Meadowood Lounge                                        3809 Sturgis Rd.
                            13. Corner Pantry                                                     501 Deadwood Ave.
                            14. Bosselman’s Truck Stop                                 2783 Deadwood Ave.
                            15. Cheers/Ramanda Inn                                      1721 N. LaCrosse St.
                            16. Hideaway Casino                                             1575 N. LaCrosse St., Suite D
                            17. Jackpot Casino                                                 1415 N. LaCrosse St., Suite 3
                            18. Wal-Mart                                                              1200 N. LaCrosse St.
                            19. Happy Jacks                                                       713 Omaha St.

The Rapid City Police Department is committed to excellence in public safety. Protecting the youth in the community is a priority and we will continue to conduct compliance checks in efforts to reduce underage consumption of alcohol.  Since January 1, 2010, a total of five alcohol establishments have failed alcohol compliance checks by selling to underage police informants.