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4/25/2018 - 4/25/18 Liquor Compliance The Clubhouse on Whitney

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: April 25, 2018
Contact: Captain Ronald Smith
Phone: (203) 230-4029
PIO# 18-67

On April 20th members of the Hamden Police Department Street Interdiction Team and the State of Connecticut Liquor Commission responded to “The Clubhouse on Whitney”, 3816 Whitney Avenue on a liquor compliance check. Hamden Police has received numerous complaints with regards to underage drinking at the establishment.

Upon arrival, officers asked patrons for their identification. The inquiry resulted in “approximately 100 people” being under 21 years of age. Police seized 42 fraudulent identifications. Several underage patrons advised officers that they were not asked for their identification from The Clubhouse on Whitney staff. Numerous infractions were issued. The State of Connecticut Liquor Commission is continuing the investigation.

Members of the Hamden Police Department Street Interdiction Team and the State of Connecticut Liquor Commission also conducted a liquor compliance check at “Liquor Mart”, 3837 Whitney Avenue. Four individuals were issued infractions for Possession of Alcohol by a Minor. They illegally purchased alcoholic beverages at Liquor Mart. The State of Connecticut Liquor Commission is continuing the investigation.