A bar in Springfield Township has been cited in violation of the Ohio Department of Health's curfew mandate.
Agents with the Ohio Investigative Unit observed that customers were still being allowed inside Joey's Roadhouse on Burlington Road past 10 p.m. Saturday night, despite the bar appearing closed, according to a press release.
Officials said OIU agents and Springfield Township police entered the bar around 10:30 p.m. and observed around 30 patrons drinking alcohol as though it were normal business hours.
A citation was issued for improper conduct and disorderly activity, the release states.
The bar's owners didn't immediately return a phone call requesting comment.
The case will go before the Ohio Liquor Control Commission, with potential penalties including fines and suspension of liquor permits, according to the release.
The curfew, which first took effect Nov.19 but has since been extended through Jan. 23, still prohibits patrons from going out for late-night drinks.
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