On Dec. 21, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Senior Deputies First Class Emory Johnson and Andrew Holton of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office along with a 19-year-old confidential informant conducted a an under age controlled buy for alcohol at 24 establishments in St. Mary’s County.

Twenty-two of the 24 establishments visited passed the check and did not sell alcohol to the under aged informant.  Two of the 24 establishments visited failed the check and sold an alcoholic beverage to a person known to be under 21.

The establishments which passed the check and did not sell to the under age informant were:  Russell’s Store, WJ Dent and Sons, Piney Point Market, Abell’s Store, Bob’s Sunoco, Beacon Liquors, Brass Rail, Friendly Bar, St. Mary’s Fine Wine and Spirits, Stop N Shop, International Beverage, Prices Quality Liquors, County Liquor, Canopy Liquors, Cooks Liquors in Park Hall, St. Inigoes Mini Mart, Raleys Town and Country Market, Courtney’s Restaraunt, Buzzy’s Country Store, Country Store in Medley’s Neck, Center Liquors and Market Place Fine Wine and Spirits.

The establishments which failed the check were:  Discount Liquors in Lexington Park and Buffalo Wings and Beer in Leonardtown.