DATE: June 27, 2023
INCIDENT: Tobacco Grant Operation
LOCATION: City of Yucaipa
SUSPECT(S): The Goat Smoke & Vape
Sam's Liquor
Issa Vibe Smoke Shop
Hal's Liquor
VICTIM(S): The State of California
SUMMARY: The Yucaipa Sheriff's Station and the City of Yucaipa received funding from the Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program to work with the community in an attempt to reduce tobacco use among youth. The Yucaipa Station used the funding to enforce tobacco laws and inspect businesses selling tobacco products.
The Yucaipa Station received multiple reports and anonymous tips regarding minors and the illegal use of tobacco. School administration and deputies noticed an increase in "vape" use by students in our schools and partnered with the City of Yucaipa in order to regulate the sales of tobacco to underage people.
On June 27, 2023, deputies conducted an undercover operation for businesses selling tobacco products to minors. Under age volunteers went into the businesses to ask for a tobacco product to ensure the business was in compliance with California Tobacco Laws and would check identification. Four businesses were cited for violating PC 308 (a)(1)(a)(i) - selling tobacco to persons under the age of 21.
Deputies contacted a total of 14 businesses selling tobacco and provided them with information on tobacco laws and resources. The City of Yucaipa and the Yucaipa Sheriff Station are committed to educating and protecting the youth in our city.
For any additional information related to these cases contact the Yucaipa Sheriff Station.
Refer: Deputy F. Perez
Station: Yucaipa Station
Phone No. 909-918-2305
Case No. 142301890, 142301891, 142301892, 142301893
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
