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Two Lakeland Clerks Arrested for Selling Alcohol and Vapes to Minors
The Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested two convenience store clerks during an undercover operation after they sold alcohol and nicotine products to a 16-year-old cadet. The operation, known as 'Operation Pop Top,' aims to ensure businesses comply with age-restriction laws.
Read the full story at PolksheriffWhy It Matters
Local convenience store employees face criminal charges for selling age-restricted products to minors, highlighting ongoing law enforcement efforts to enforce state age-verification requirements.
Key Facts
- Two convenience store clerks were arrested on June 30, 2026, for selling restricted products to a minor.
- Roy Kohler (70) was charged with Selling an Alcoholic Beverage to a Person Under 21 (M2) at Everest Food and Beverage.
- Deann Corbett (26) was charged with Selling Tobacco Products to a Person Under 21 (M2) at Lowball Louie's.
- The minor involved was a 16-year-old member of the PCSO's Cadet Unit 1000.
- Deputies visited 38 convenience stores during the operation.
- All stores visited except for the two where arrests occurred refused to sell products to the minor.
- Operation Pop Top is an ongoing initiative to ensure stores check IDs for alcohol and tobacco sales.
Who's Mentioned
personGrady Judd“Sheriff of Polk County.”personRoy Kohler“70-year-old clerk arrested at Everest Food and Beverage.”locationLowball Louie's“Store located at 7058 N. Church Avenue, Lakeland.”organizationCadet Unit 1000“A program for high school students interested in law enforcement careers.”organizationPolk County Sheriff's Office“The law enforcement agency conducting the operation.”personDeann Corbett“26-year-old clerk arrested at Lowball Louie's.”locationEverest Food and Beverage“Store located at 5044 Lunn Road, Lakeland.”