NewsNBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsAugust 22, 2026San Diego
San Diego County Sheriff's Office cites two individuals for providing alcohol to minors in sting operations
Deputies and state agents cited one bar employee and one adult during undercover operations in Santee, Lakeside, and Encinitas on August 13. The sting operations used minor decoys to test compliance at retail stores and bars, resulting in two citations for illegal alcohol sales and distribution to minors.
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Residents and business owners in East County and Encinitas face increased enforcement of alcohol sales laws, with violators subject to a minimum $1,000 fine and 24 hours of community service.
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organizationCrime Stoppers“reporting line for illegal alcohol sales”locationSantee“location of sting operation”locationLakeside“location of sting operation”organizationSan Diego County Sheriff's Office“conducted sting operations”locationEncinitas“location of sting operation”organizationCalifornia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control“partnered with sheriff's office for compliance checks”