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Two Rapid City businesses found selling alcohol to minors

AP

RAPID CITY – Authorities in western South Dakota say two of 17 businesses in Rapid City have failed an alcohol compliance check.

The Rapid City Police Department says employees of Big D and Boyd’s Liquor sold alcohol to an underage police informant Wednesday.

Police say two employees were issued a citation for furnishing alcohol to a minor. The charge is a class 2 misdemeanor that carries up to 30 days in prison and a $500 fine.

Police say five establishments in Rapid City this year have failed alcohol compliance checks for selling to underage informants.