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Tempe Police Arrest 249 in One-Night Underage Drinking Sweep at Tempe Tavern

State liquor regulators are reviewing the case for potential administrative penalties.

Overview

  • Police say about 57 officers from local, state and federal agencies conducted the Nov. 20 operation.
  • Alleged violations included possessing fake IDs, underage intoxication, and providing false information to officers.
  • Of the 249 arrested, 246 were cited and released at the scene and three were booked into Tempe City Jail.
  • Tempe Police said the action followed multiple recent community complaints about underage drinking at the venue.
  • The Arizona Department of Liquor is evaluating the findings for possible administrative action after a similar April sweep resulted in 173 arrests.