Arrested for serving Mimosas!
COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) - A West Point councilwoman has been arrested The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer reports Monday that 41-year-old A police officer pretended to be shopping for a tuxedo at the Police say she broke two city ordinances pertaining to A hearing on the charges was postponed until Tuesday after (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
NBC Augusta 26 News brings you straight to the point news, weather, and sports from Augusta and the CSRA. Meet our NBC Augusta 26 News staff! The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of NBC Augusta 26 | news, weather, sports, community, entertainment, shopping for Augusta, Georgia. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited. Wednesday, Nov 18 at 3:12 PM john wrote ...spend my tax dollars on busting and executing child molesters...this is abuse of taxpayer dollars. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Nov 17 at 4:56 PM OldTech wrote ...The city ordinance says it’s illegal “for any person, corporation, partnership or other legal entity to possess, sell, or possess for the purpose of sale at any business location ... any alcoholic beverage where the person does not have a valid alcoholic beverage license.” The ordinance quoted above states that it is just as illegal for a patron at a bar to have a beer. He would be a "person" possessing an "alcoholic beverage" at a "business location" where he "...does not have a valid license." Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Nov 17 at 4:35 PM futhermore wrote ...shes a city council woman and KNOWS THE LAW! why should she get away with violating the law and setting a bad example as an elected official. just like all othe redneck small town elected officials she thinks shes above the law! toss her buttt in front of the judge and MAKE HER PAY DOUBLE THE FINES FOR BEING SUCH AN ARROGANT IDIOT! Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Nov 17 at 4:32 PM notalawyer wrote ...and don't have to be to see that you folks responding to this are NOT READING THE ARTICLE!...it's a CITY LAW that was violated so the comments about giving it away, etc. are moot points. she violated city ordinance and has to face the judge. if you let this stuff go it'll get taken outta hand, just like everything else! Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Nov 17 at 11:31 AM GaLaw wrote ...You can give all the liquor away you want! as long as its to a person of age and your not charging for it. If its against the law, than Should I start listing all the augusta beauty salons that are breaking the law (but really arnt A business is bascially a part of your household, you can drink in your business if you would like, you can carry a firearm in your business if you like....This deputies evidence wont hold up in court. She wasn't selling the alcohol. case closed. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Nov 17 at 10:17 AM Babygurl wrote ...OMG... are uo for real? Please go out and catch the murderers and rapists,this is f..ing ridiculous. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Nov 17 at 10:02 AM ????? wrote ...If she wasn't selling the drinks I don't think it's a big deal. Are salon owners going to be tossed in jail for giving customers sodas or other beverages without having been properly inspected by the county health department? Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Nov 17 at 9:42 AM Jason wrote ...This is bullcrap. The government just wants their dern money. Leave this woman alone. The government should have no right to do this. We are becoming communists. LET THIS WOMAN GO!!! Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Nov 17 at 9:24 AM what??? wrote ...misleading title w exclamation point suggests there's something wrong w law enforcements actions. she was arrested for violating liquor laws. that's not surprising at all. she violated the law. end of story. except for the part where she needs to pay her fines and stop thinking she's above the law! Inappropriate? Alert Us!
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