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FORT WALTON BEACH
POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 15, 2026
Case Number: 2026-00023284
Two Charged Following Underage Sales Compliance Operation
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Two individuals were charged following a Fort Walton
Beach Police Department undercover compliance operation on September 15, 2026, targeting the
sale of age-restricted products to underage customers.
During the operation, an underage participant working with law enforcement purchased alcohol at
two businesses: the Shell station at U.S. Highway 98 and Wright Parkway, and Petro Express at
U.S. Highway 98 and Memorial Parkway.
The individuals who completed those sales were charged under Florida State Statue 562.11
Selling, giving, or serving alcoholic beverages to person under age 21.
The operation followed complaints about local gas stations selling age-restricted products to
underage customers. The department reminds retailers to verify customers’ ages and ensure
employees understand the requirements for selling these products.
Robert Bage, Chief of Police
7 Hollywood Blvd, NE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850.833.9546
FORT WALTON BEACH
POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 15, 2026
Case Number: 2026-00023284
Two Charged Following Underage Sales Compliance Operation
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Two individuals were charged following a Fort Walton
Beach Police Department undercover compliance operation on September 15, 2026, targeting the
sale of age-restricted products to underage customers.
During the operation, an underage participant working with law enforcement purchased alcohol at
two businesses: the Shell station at U.S. Highway 98 and Wright Parkway, and Petro Express at
U.S. Highway 98 and Memorial Parkway.
The individuals who completed those sales were charged under Florida State Statue 562.11
Selling, giving, or serving alcoholic beverages to person under age 21.
The operation followed complaints about local gas stations selling age-restricted products to
underage customers. The department reminds retailers to verify customers’ ages and ensure
employees understand the requirements for selling these products.
Robert Bage, Chief of Police
7 Hollywood Blvd, NE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850.833.9546