SHREVEPORT, La., (KNOE 8 News) - Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) Commissioner Troy Hebert has revoked the tobacco permit held by Rizka Inc. d/b/a Line Avenue Quick Stop, located at 600 E. 70th St., Shreveport, and imposed a $50,000 monetary penalty based on a finding that the business posed a grave threat to the public safety by distributing synthetic illegal substances.
The Shreveport/Caddo Narcotics Task Force recently led an investigation, along with ATC agents, into the business that resulted in the seizure of at least 1,363 packs of illegal synthetic substances; much of which was hidden in the ceiling inside the business. The evidence obtained during the investigation was the basis for the Commissioner's ruling at yesterday's administrative hearing.
Rizka Inc. took over Line Avenue Quick Stop and obtained a tobacco permit last May after the previous owner's alcohol permit was also revoked for selling synthetic marijuana. Rizka Inc. does not hold an alcoholic beverage permit.
"ATC takes a zero-tolerance stance against illegal synthetic substances and will continue to impose strong penalties on businesses holding alcohol and tobacco permits that choose to sell them," said Hebert.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:11 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:11:30 GMT
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - One person has died, following a collision between a train and a car in northern Ouachita Parish. Also, another person is injured after that wreck.
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - One person has died, following a collision between a train and a car in northern Ouachita Parish. Also, another person is injured after that wreck.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:27:15 GMT
TALLULAH, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Board members at Madison Parish Hospital put the CEO on administrative leave earlier this month and they told us why on Tuesday.
TALLULAH, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Board members at Madison Parish Hospital put the CEO on administrative leave earlier this month and they told us why on Tuesday.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:45 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:45:59 GMT
SHREVEPORT, La. (KNOE 8 News/AP) - Shreveport police have arrested a 32-year-old woman in the death of a toddler who was brought to the hospital on Monday.
SHREVEPORT, La. (KNOE 8 News/AP) - Shreveport police have arrested a 32-year-old woman in the death of a toddler who was brought to the hospital on Monday.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:03 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:03:32 GMT
EUNICE, La. (AP) - The "sexting" case against former Eunice High School teacher Jackie Fruge, originally filed in Eunice Municipal Court, is likely to be upgraded to a felony and moved to the state district court.
EUNICE, La. (AP) - The "sexting" case against former Eunice High School teacher Jackie Fruge, originally filed in Eunice Municipal Court, is likely to be upgraded to a felony and moved to the state district court.
