Georgetown, DE – The Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement (DATE) received information that the owner, Johnny Gibbs, 66, of 363 S. Railroad Avenue in Georgetown was selling alcoholic beverages from the residence without a license. An investigation was launched and DATE agents were able to secure multiple purchases of alcoholic beverages from the residence.
On Friday, April 17, 2015 DATE agents executed a search warrant at 363 S. Railroad Avenue in Georgetown. Agents seized various brands of beer and other alcoholic beverages along with $1,460.00 in cash. After DATE agents arrested Mr. Gibbs, an EBT (food stamp) card was found in his possession that did not belong to him.
Mr. Gibbs was charged with Selling Alcohol Without a License, Illegal Storage of Alcohol w/ Intent to Sell and Unauthorized Possession of EBT Card. He was later released on a $3,000 unsecured bond.
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John Yeomans, Director
john.yeomans@delaware.gov
(302) 741-2719