On Tuesday, February 6th, the Rapid City Police Department conducted compliance checks of local alcohol establishments. A total of 20 establishments were checked and 19 were found to be in compliance.
One of the establishments, Happy Jack’s Casino, located at 909 E. Saint Patrick St., sold alcohol to an
underage police informant. The seller, an employee of Happy Jack’s Casino, was issued a court appearance required citation.
Furnishing alcohol to a minor is a class 2 misdemeanor punishable by 30 days in jail, a $500 fine, or both.
The Rapid City Police Department is committed to excellence in public safety. Protecting the youth in the community is a priority and the Department will continue to conduct alcohol compliance checks in an effort to reduce underage consumption of alcohol.
Since January 1, 2024, two establishments have failed the alcohol compliance checks by selling to
underage informants.
