![]() ![]() There is no longer a six hour time limit. A TABC administrative case against Gloria’s Lounge remains pending.The TABC online certification course is 2 hours in length. ![]() The criminal case remains under investigation by the Galveston Police Department and Galveston County District Attorney’s Office. Businesses found in violation could face TABC administrative action, including a fine or a temporary suspension of their alcohol license or permit. Individuals convicted of selling alcohol to an intoxicated person could face a fine of not more than $500 and up to a year in jail. Businesses that are found to have contributed to serious injury or loss of life will be held accountable.” “Businesses can help prevent deadly crashes by following the law and educating employees on how to identify signs of intoxication. “This tragic case illustrates why it’s so important that alcohol retailers take steps to prevent sales to customers who show signs of intoxication,” TABC Executive Director Thomas Graham said. The victims, ages 4, 14, 25 and 49, were members of a family visiting Galveston Island on vacation. 6 when a drunken driver collided with a golf cart and killed four passengers. Garcia was identified as an employee of Gloria’s Lounge, 4126 Avenue S in Galveston.Īccording to TABC agents, Garcia was working as a bartender the night of Aug. He was later booked into the Galveston County Jail. 26 and charged with selling alcohol to an intoxicated person. Gil Garcia, 58, was arrested by agents from TABC’s Target Responsibility for Alcohol-Connected Emergencies (TRACE) unit Sept. GALVESTON - A Galveston bartender was arrested by agents of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission on Monday after it was alleged he improperly served a person who was later identified by police as a suspect in a deadly August crash that left four people dead. STABC arrests Galveston bar employee following crash that killed four A TABC administrative case also remains open at the package store, Top Liquor Beer and Wine, located at 7606 Greenville Avenue in Dallas.įor more information about TABC, visit. The criminal cases are pending with the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office. Organized retail theft is a third-degree felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. “We are also grateful for the TABC agents who helped bring this case to a resolution.” “We are very appreciative of the TABC’s quick response to this situation,” added Matt Metz, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of Texas. “Without their assistance, it’s likely this theft would have continued even longer and could have caused ongoing harm both to the business and their customers across Texas.” “This case marks outstanding cooperation between TABC agents, Southern Glazer’s and our partners at the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office,” TABC Executive Director Thomas Graham said. Southern Glazer’s officials said total long-term losses due to the theft could top more than $278,000.Īrrested and charged with felony organized retail theft wereĮach man was booked into the Dallas County Jail and later released on bond. In all, TABC agents recovered 230 cases of vodka, 119 cases of cognac and 29 cases of tequila from the package store, all valued at more than $34,000. Subsequent investigation by TABC uncovered evidence that the store manager had illegally purchased the stolen products from a Southern Glazer’s delivery driver, with two other Southern Glazer’s employees also involved in the offense. Southern Glazer’s representatives informed TABC that a local package store was in possession of hundreds of cases of distilled spirits that the company had no record of selling or delivering to the store. The investigation began in April after TABC agents were contacted by officials from Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits (Southern Glazer’s), a nationwide alcohol distributor with operations in 44 states, including Texas. TABC arrests four on third-degree felony theft chargesĭALLAS - An investigation by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has landed four men behind bars after they allegedly stole thousands of dollars’ worth of alcoholic beverages from a local distributor. ![]()
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