30 people cited for alcohol violations during enforcement actions last week

Local law enforcement issued citations to 30 people for alcohol violations during extra enforcement actions on Nov. 15 and Nov. 17 through the Fake ID 101 program.

Here’s a recap of the Nov. 15 action, which focused on bar checks and included citations for the following 23 violations:

• Minor in possession — 16

• Use of a fake ID — four

• Interfering with duties of an officer — one

• Drug or drug paraphernalia possession — two

The Nov. 17 action included the following 15 violations:

• Minor in possession — 12

• Use of fake ID — three

In addition, the Nov. 15 action included the issuing of Alcohol Beverage Control citations to three bars: The Cave, 1200 Oread Ave.; The Barrel House, 729 New Hampshire St.; and the Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St.

The Fake ID 101 program is funded by the Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office, and the recent actions included assistance from the Lawrence Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, KU Public Safety and Alcohol Beverage Control.