A sales clerk in Davenport was arrested Monday, December 6, 2021, after he sold alcohol to an 18-year old who was working with Polk County deputies. It was the only illegal sale of alcohol during seven stops at Davenport stores, which is a part of PCSO's ongoing Operation Pop Top. The campaign conducts the undercover checks to ensure that stores are compliant with state law, which prohibits the sale of alcohol to anyone under the age of 21.

"Stores in the county know we do this; we don't try to hide that fact. We want them to be aware that we will continue to do these operations so that the stores and employees aren't selling alcohol illegally."- Grady Judd, Sheriff

Arrested on Monday was 30-year old Jordan Taylor of Davenport. He was working in the Love's Travel Stop at 45000 US 27, Davenport, when he made the illegal sale.

The six other Davenport stores visited Monday which refused to sell to the Explorer were:
* Sunshine Express/Sunoco             44009 US 27
* One Stop/Chevron                         44039 US 27
* 7-Eleven                                         44249 US 27
* RaceTrac                                        44119 US 27
* Circle K                                           45489 US 27
* Circle K                                           2444 Sand Mine Road  

The deputies are assisted by PCSO Explorers who attempt to purchase alcohol at the stores. The Explorers program is comprised of students who are interested in a career in law enforcement.

The Explorer who took part in the checks was an 18-year old.