Exxon charged with alcohol violations
Station caught selling to those under 21
By Rachana Dixit, news editor
Posted on February 12, 2007

HARRISONBURG — The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control filed multiple charges against a local Exxon station due to underage alcohol sales Thursday.

According to an ABC press release, the University Exxon on Reservoir Street was issued 13 summonses by ABC special agents and charged with the sale of an alcoholic beverage to a person less than 21 years of age. Two customers were charged with the purchase of alcoholic beverages under 21 years of age and 10 persons under the age of 21 were charged with attempting to purchase alcoholic beverages.

As the investigation continues, there are also administrative charges pending against the station’s alcohol license since both criminal and administrative charges can result from the sale of alcohol to underage individuals. 

In the press release, ABC special agent Roger Stevens said: “We want licensees and students to be aware of the legal penalties they could face for breaking underage drinking laws. We want incidents like this one to serve as a reminder of the seriousness of selling to underage persons and purchasing alcohol under the legal age.”

The Exxon station declined to comment on the pending charges.