SAN JOSE- California Alcoholic Beverage Control Agents (ABC) recently arrested three employees at a San Jose bar following a three-month undercover investigation into suspected drug crimes. During the operation at the Neel Lounge, an undercover ABC agent bought cocaine from a waiter and a dancer on four different dates. Each of the drug transactions took […]
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ABC Agents Suspend Liquor License at San Francisco Saloon
SAN FRANCISCO- When California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agents received a complaint that the Brown Jug Saloon in San Francisco was receiving stolen property, they entered the business undercover to check it out. On June 2, 2016, their three-month undercover investigation lead to the arrests of two people for the sale of cocaine and receiving […]
ABC Agents Among Law Enforcement Officers Out in Force Memorial Day Weekend
SACRAMENTO – Memorial Day weekend is seen as the unofficial start to summer and many Californians will head to beaches, campgrounds, parks, concerts, backyard BBQs, graduation parties, and other weekend events. “As we celebrate this weekend and enjoy ourselves, many of our California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) members, including our California Alcoholic Beverage Control […]
ABC Agents Proactive Approach to Keeping Californians Safe
“It’s not just furnishing alcohol to minors that we find during these decoy shoulder tap operations, we make arrests for illegal drug possession, DUIs, parole violations and outstanding warrants.” – Kevin Highbaugh, CABCA president & ABC agent AUBURN – When California Alcoholic Beverage Control Agents (CABCA) President Kevin Highbaugh set out with fellow ABC Agent […]
CSLEA and CABCA Meet with Senate President pro Tem Kevin de Leon
SACRAMENTO – On March 8, 2015, leadership representatives from California Statewide Law Enforcement Association(CSLEA) and California Alcoholic Beverage Control Agents (CABCA) met with Senate President pro Tem Kevin de Leon in his office at the State Capitol to discuss the agent retention issue at California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and Assembly Bill 2165 regarding […]
ABC Suspends License of the Ketmoree Restaurant in Davis
DAVIS- On February 25 2016, California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agents posted a Notice of Suspension at the Ketmoree Thai Restaurant & Bar in Davis, prohibiting the business from serving or selling alcohol for 30 days. In addition, the liquor license has been placed on probation for two years. The suspension is the […]
ABC Agents Arrest Two in Drug Bust at Citrus Heights Bar
CITRUS HEIGHTS – A Citrus Heights bar and grill is now closed following a lengthy undercover drug investigation by California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agents which concluded with the arrests of two employees accused of selling cocaine on the premises. ABC Agents served a search warrant at the Inferno Sports Bar & Grill on […]
ABC Agents Seize Illegal Assault Rifles, Grenade Launchers & Gun Silencer From Martinez Man’s Home
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY – On December 10, 2015, California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agents arrested a Martinez man and seized more than 40 illegal and unregistered firearms including assault rifles, grenade launchers and gun silencers from his residence in Martinez. The arrest and seizure of weapons followed an undercover investigation into complaints that […]
Shop With A Cop – CSLEA Members Treat Kids To A Holiday Shopping Experience
ROSEVILLE – There is no mistaking the smiles of children whose holiday season has just grown brighter thanks to an exciting excursion with law enforcement officers to shop for Christmas. “This is the first year that California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has been involved in this great program, ” said Kevin Highbaugh. Highbaugh, an ABC […]
ABC Agents Identify Who Provided Alcohol to Underage Drinkers Involved in Solo Vehicle Crash
SHASTA COUNTY – Two Shasta County men were scheduled to be arraigned on November 16, 2015 for charges that involve providing alcohol to underage drinkers, some of whom were injured in a solo vehicle accident on State Route 44 on June 20, 2015. Ten people were in the vehicle at the time of the crash, […]
