Hazleton Police, PSP Bureau of Liquor Enforcement conduct joint liquor detail
Officers inspected bars and clubs across Hazleton on Sept. 20, 2026, finding violations including loudspeaker breaches, expired or improperly posted licenses, missing health permits and unauthorized smoking.
On Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, the Hazleton City Police Department and the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Enforcement conducted a joint liquor enforcement detail at multiple bars and clubs across Hazleton. Violations were observed at seven establishments, including loudspeaker violations, failure to post Clean Indoor Air Act signage or CIAA exemptions for smoking, sales with an expired license, improperly posted liquor licenses, and a missing health permit. The Hazleton Police thanked PSP BLE for its assistance and said random liquor enforcement details will continue to promote compliance and community safety.