Fake IDs from China used to purchase alcohol

Several underage alcohol customers in the area either purchased or had plans to purchase alcoholic beverages using identification cards obtained over the internet.

One of the young men appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor last Wednesday, March 2, to be sentenced on two counts, minor in possession of alcohol and misrepresenting age to obtain alcohol, while a second is scheduled for sentencing March 16.

Jesse M. Green, 18, of Neligh was sentenced to a six-month term of probation, including $220 probation-related fees and a $250 fine on each count. He was assessed $50 costs of prosecut...