Five people have been arrested on charges of selling alcoholic beverages to minors following an investigation by the Russell Springs Police Department.
Chief Bryan Shepard said the investigation began after police received multiple complaints about alleged alcohol sales to minors at several businesses in the city.
Officers Chris Tweedy and Kendall Catron led the investigation and obtained arrest warrants for several individuals.
Five people were taken into custody Friday evening: Ronnie Jackson at Maple Street Liquors; Nirav Patel at the West 80 Shell gas station; Trey Scott at Discount Liquor and Tobacco on East Highway 80 at Owenstown Road; Mary Johnson and Jennifer Coffey at Maple Street Shell.
Each is charged with selling alcoholic beverages to minors.
Chief Shepard said additional arrests are pending.